Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program provides up to $5,000 in merit-based scholarships to outstanding American undergraduate students with high financial need to pursue credit-bearing academic studies and career-oriented internships abroad. These opportunities equip Gilman Scholars with international experience, global networks, and foreign language skills essential to advancing the U.S. economic competitiveness and national security.

Basic Eligibility

• Must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application or provide proof they will be receiving a Pell Grant during the term of their study abroad
• US Citizen or national of the USA
• Undergraduate student in good standing at UWM
• Program abroad must be credit-bearing

Applicants are accepted twice a year in March and October.

UWM Campus Advisor: Kate Betka, kbetka@uwm.edu

Interested applicants must use the hyperlink above to learn more and apply. Students do not apply via the Panther Scholarship Portal.