The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program has now launched the January 2023 application cycle. This program enables U.S. undergraduate students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, providing them with skills critical to our national security and economic prosperity.
The Gilman Program offers scholarships of up to $5,000 to Pell Grant recipients participating in credit-bearing abroad programs in locations with Level 1 or Level 2 Travel Advisories, according to the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs. Eligible study abroad programs or internships must start between May 1, 2023, and April 30, 2024. Students studying critical need languages may be eligible to receive an additional award of up to $3,000. For more information, please visit: https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/
The John S. McCain International Scholarship for Military Families (Gilman-McCain Scholarship) provides awards of $5,000 for child and spousal dependents of active or activated United States military personnel to study or intern abroad on credit-bearing programs. Applicants must be recipients of any type of Title IV federal financial aid.
The application deadline is Thursday, March 9, 2023, by 11:59pm Pacific Time.
If you are interested in applying or would like more information please schedule an appointment with your fellowship advisor on the Nationally Competitive Scholarships website. The NCS office is here to support your application process!
About Nationally Competitive Scholarships
Nationally Competitive Scholarships (NCS) works with the Appalachian community to recruit and support students for nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships, including those that support research, teaching and critical language learning. This is achieved with outreach, mentorship and advising throughout the entire application and selection process. NCS is committed to helping undergraduate and graduate students find ways to connect their Appalachian education to their future endeavors through scholarship opportunities. Learn more at https://ncs.appstate.edu.
Compiled and Written by Johnna Reisner
January 23RD, 2023
Boone, N.C.
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