Office of Major Scholarships

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program enables students on a Federal Pell Grant the opportunity study or intern abroad, providing them with skills critical to our national security and economic prosperity. This scholarship is funded by the U.S. Department of State. 

Benefits:

• Up to $5,000 in funding to cover study abroad costs 
• 12 months of noncompetitive eligibility hiring status for jobs within the federal government after receiving the scholarship
• Up to $3,000 of additional funding for students studying critical languages while abroad

Eligibility:

• Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national
• Be an undergraduate student at an accredited U.S. institution
• Be receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application or prove that they will be receiving a Federal Pell Grant during their term abroad
• Be in the process of applying to a study abroad program

Link to complete eligibility requirements

Deadlines:

Fall: Thursday, October 10th, 2024 at 11:59pm Pacific Time

Spring: Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 11:59pm Pacific Time

Campus Contacts:

Nives Dal Bo-Wheeler, nives.dalbowheeler@maine.edu (Office of Major Scholarships, Director)

Erika Clement, erika.l.clement@maine.edu (Office of International Programs, Study Abroad Advisor)

Connie Smith, csmith@maine.edu (Office of Student Financial Aid, Director)