The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program enables students who have limited financial means to participate in study abroad opportunities worldwide. This program is offered through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the US Department of State and is administered by the Institute of International Education. Over 1,200 scholarships of up to $5,000 will be awarded this academic year for U.S. citizen undergraduates to study abroad. Award amounts will vary depending on the length of study and student need with the average award being $4,000. Undergraduate students who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding at 2-year or 4-year colleges or universities are eligible to apply.

Columbia undergraduates must complete their online applications by March 1, 2012.  Select “Paul Bohlmann” or “Therese Workman” as your study advisor, as well as the appropriate financial aid officer as your financial advisor.  Once you have completed your online application, your study and financial advisors will certify the application and move it forward if it meets program criteria.