The Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships (NCS) will host five in-person events to help students prepare strong Gilman applications. The U.S. Department of State’s Gilman Scholarship is an undergraduate scholarship for U.S. citizens of limited financial means. The scholarship awards up to $5,000 to study or intern abroad for Federal Pell Grant recipients.
Weather note: If the university announces Adverse Weather Condition 1 or 2 on the date of an event, that session will be moved to Zoom. A Zoom link will be added to this announcement at least one hour before the event begins.
All App State students who receive the Federal Pell Grant are welcome to attend these events. Kindly register for the sessions you plan to attend via Engage. If you need a virtual option, please email ncs@appstate.edu to request a Zoom link. The event details are as follows:
Gilman Information Session
When: February 5, 2026, from 3:30-4:30 pm
Location: Howard Street Hall 103
Topic: During the presentation, we will give an overview of NCS, the Gilman program, eligibility requirements, award information, and the application process.
Gilman Information Session
When: February 9, 2026, from 5:00-6:00 pm
Location: Howard Street Hall 103
Topic: During the presentation, we will give an overview of NCS, the Gilman program, eligibility requirements, award information, and the application process. This event will cover the same topics as the session on Feb. 5th.
Gilman Application Writing Tips and Tricks
When: February 17, 2026, from 3:30-5:00 pm
Location: Howard Street Hall 103
Topic: During this workshop, we will give an in-depth overview of the essays, share tips for crafting a strong application, and review examples of award essay responses. Please bring a notepad or electronic device to take notes.
Gilman Application Writing Workshop
When: February 23, 2026, from 5:00-7:00 pm
Location: Howard Street Hall 103
Topic: During this workshop, students will participate in writing activities to polish their applications. Participants are encouraged to bring drafts of their applications, if possible. Please bring a notepad or electronic device to participate in the activities.
Gilman Application Drop-In Hours
When: March 3, 2026, from 2:00-4:00 pm
Location: Howard Street Hall 104
Topic: Dara, the NCS Assistant Director and Gilman Advisor, will be available to answer questions and offer application feedback. Participants are strongly encouraged to bring polished drafts of their applications to benefit the most from this session.
Sign up for email notifications via this form. Contact the NCS team at ncs@appstate.edu with any questions.
