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Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship (Fall 2026 Deadline cycle)
U.S. Department of State, administered by Institute of International Education (IIE)
As stated by the provider
Amount
Up to $5,000 (up to $8,000 total with Critical Need Language Award)
Deadline
2026-10-01
Field
Study abroad / international
Residency
No restriction found
Requirements
U.S. citizen; undergraduate student in good standing at an accredited U.S. institution (2-year or 4-year); must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant at time of application or provide proof of receiving one during the study term; must be applying to or accepted into a credit-bearing study abroad or internship program; destination must have a Travel Advisory Level of 1 or 2. A supplemental essay is available for a STEM-focused $1,000 supplemental award for students on STEM-focused programs abroad. Award amount range and exact STEM supplement amount were not stated on the pages reviewed.
Essay prompt
Statement of Purpose and Follow-on Service Project Proposal essays (specific prompts provided within the online application portal).
UNDERGROVE is not affiliated with U.S. Department of State, administered by Institute of International Education (IIE) and does not own, administer, or award this scholarship. The amount, deadline, and eligibility above are as stated by U.S. Department of State, administered by Institute of International Education (IIE) on their own page — we have not independently verified that this scholarship is genuine, that these figures are accurate, or that any applicant will qualify. Always confirm details on the official page before applying — listings change without notice. Last checked 2026-08-08.