Gilman Scholarships

  • The U.S. Department of State’s Gilman Scholarship enables American undergraduate students who receive a Pell Grant to study or intern abroad through scholarships of up to $5,000.
  • Students studying critical need languages are eligible for a supplemental award up to $3,000, and students conducting STEM research abroad are eligible for a supplemental award up to $1,000. 
  • The Gilman-McCain Scholarship for Military Families also supports child and spousal dependents of active or activated duty military members by providing awards of $5,000.

Submitting Your Gilman Application

Deadlines: Scholarships are awarded twice annually. Typically, the deadlines are in early October and early March. Plan ahead and talk to an advisor in our office for help! 

  1. Research programs, mark your calendar with deadline dates and make a plan to apply.
  2. Attend a Gilman Scholarship Workshop for CU students (see info below) and reach out to the CU Boulder Gilman Scholarship advisor at Adilene.GarciaAniles@colorado.edu if you have questions.
  3. Submit both the application for your program and the Gilman Scholarship by the deadlines. View a copy of the application. 

 

Select the following on your application

  • Study Abroad Advisor is Adilene Garcia 
  • Financial Aid Advisor is Fritz Prejean 
  • For questions about your Financial Aid please contact finaidedabroad@colorado.edu

Gilman Scholarship Info Session

Date: Wednesday, September 16th, 2026
Time: 12-1pm
Where: Hybrid - details TBA

Workshop Highlights:

  • Understanding the Gilman Scholarship application process
  • Tips and guidance for a successful application
  • Step-by-step walkthrough of the application

Watch the spring info session recording (log in with your CU zoom account)