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Gilman Scholarship Program

Gilman-McCain Scholarship

Award Details 

The Gilman Scholarship Program broadens the student population that studies and interns abroad by supporting undergraduates who might not otherwise participate due to financial constraints.  The program also aims to encourage students to study and intern in a diverse array of countries and world regions.

Award amounts will vary up to $5,000 depending on the length of study and student need with the average award being approximately $4,000 for fall and spring terms, and $3,000 for summer programs. Applicants who are studying a critical need language while abroad in a country in which the language is predominately spoken will automatically be considered for the Critical Need Language Award, for a total maximum award of $8,000. Since the scholarship's inception in 2001, 196 OSU students have received Gilman Scholarships to study abroad! 

The Gilman-McCain Scholarship is a congressionally funded initiative of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State and named after the late senator John S. McCain from Arizona. The Gilman-McCain Scholarship provides awards of $5,000 for child dependents of active duty service members to study or intern abroad on credit-bearing programs.

Resources:

• Article: In Show of Hope, 2021-2022 OSU Gilman and Freeman-ASIA Scholars Make Plans to Study Abroad Despite Uncertainty 
• See a Video of 2019 Gilman Scholar Ava Krueger's term in Italy
• Watch an interview of 2022 Gilman Scholar Jennifer Parker's advice for studying abroad
• Read about 2022 Gilman Scholar Jazzy Engle's study abroad experience

Eligibility 

Gilman Scholarship

An applicant must be:

• A citizen of the United States
• An undergraduate student in good standing
• Receiving a Federal Pell Grant
• In the process of applying for, or accepted to, a study abroad or internship program that is eligible for academic credit (there is no program length requirement)
• Applying for a program in a country with an overall Travel Advisory Level 1 or 2, according to the U.S. Department of State’s Travel Advisory System. Certain areas within these countries may be designated within the Travel Advisory as either “Do not travel to” (Level 4) or “Reconsider travel to” (Level 3) locations, as such; students will not be allowed to travel to these areas.

Gilman-McCain Scholarship

An applicant must be:

• A citizen of the United States
• An undergraduate student in good standing
• Dependent child of an active duty military member(s) during the time of application in one of the following branches: Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Coast Guard
• Recipient of any type of Title IV federal financial aid during the time of application or provide proof that they will be receiving Title IV federal financial aid during their study abroad program or internship
• In the process of applying for, or accepted to, a study abroad or internship program that is eligible for academic credit
• Applying for credit-bearing study abroad programs in a country or area with an overall Travel Advisory Level 1 or 2, according to the U.S. Department of State’s Travel Advisory System. Certain areas within these countries may be designated within the Travel Advisory as either “Do not travel to” (Level 4) or “Reconsider travel to” (Level 3) locations, as such; students will not be allowed to travel to these areas.

Application Process

•  Apply online
• The Gilman scholarship program encourages students to seek feedback on their applications before the deadline, and LeAnn Adam is available to read and provide suggestions on your essays.  Contact LeAnn for assistance with your application or attend drop-in hours listed below.   
• The Gilman Scholarship application requires university certification from a study abroad and a financial aid advisor. Please select LeAnn Adam as your "Study Abroad Advisor" in the online application and she will certify your application following the deadline.  Similarly, please select either financial aid officer listed in the dropdown menu in the online application and they will be notified to verify your Pell Grant. 
• See Gilman website for deadlines, two per academic year in early October and early March. Please note that Gilman Scholarship deadlines are often well in advance of deadlines to apply to study or intern abroad—please plan accordingly.

Advising

Students are encouraged to start early on their Gilman applications and make an appointment for essay review.  Please contact LeAnn Adam with any questions and to schedule a meeting. 

OSU Contact

LeAnn Adam
Director, OSU National and Global Scholarships Advising 
[email protected]