Award Information
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship provides funding for students with limited financial resources to study or intern abroad, thereby gaining skills critical to US national security and economic prosperity. Award amounts vary depending on the length of time abroad and student need for a maximum of $5,000. If the student is studying a critical need language, supplemental funding of up to $3,000 may be awarded.
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UVA Deadline text
Various
Citizenship
Financial Need Required
Yes
Nomination Endorsement Required
Yes
UVA Internal Award
No
Special Considerations
Financial need means that a student be receiving a Federal Pell Grant both at the time of application and during the term of the study abroad program.