Applications are now open for the Gilman-McCain Scholarship 2027. The scholarship provides up to $5,000 in merit-based scholarships to outstanding undergraduate students with financial need to pursue credit-bearing academic studies and career-oriented internships abroad.
The Gilman-McCain International Scholarship encourages students to study or intern abroad in all world regions and from all U.S. states, academic fields, and types of institutions. Interested and eligible undergraduate students are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to study abroad.
SUMMARY:
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): U.S. Department of States
- Host institution: Institutions outside the United States
- Scholarships Worth: $5,000
- Number of Award: Several
- Study Level: Masters and Professional programs
- Nationality: Americans
Also Apply: Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships 2026 [Fully Funded]
Gilman-McCain Scholarships 2027 | DETAILS
Building on its long-standing support for community and technical college students, the Gilman Program now offers a new Gilman Skills for America Scholarship to help more two-year college students access career-enhancing international education opportunities. This dedicated scholarship provides up to $5,000 for students with high financial need to study or intern abroad, with no additional application essay or minimum program length requirement.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Gilman Program Scholarships 2027 , candidates must meet the program eligibility requirements stated as follows;
- A citizen or national of the United States;
- An undergraduate student in good standing at an accredited institution of higher education in the United States (including both two-year and four-year institutions);
- Receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application or provide proof that they will be receiving a Pell Grant during the term of their study abroad program or internship;
- In the process of applying to, or accepted to, a credit-bearing study abroad or internship program. Proof of program acceptance is required prior to award disbursement;
- Applying for credit-bearing study abroad programs in a country or location with an overall Travel Advisory Level 1 or 2, according to the U.S. Department of State’s Travel Advisory System.
- Gilman Scholars are unable to participate in education abroad programs that involve an overseas institution on the Section 1286 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) List of “Foreign Institutions Engaging in Problematic Activities”.
See Also: McGill University McCall MacBain Scholarships for Study in Canada
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the Gilman-McCain Scholarships are to complete an online application and provide all the required information by the application deadline. Applicants will be required to upload their transcripts while submitting their application.
Application Deadline: October 1, 2026 at 11:59pm Pacific Time
![Tarbell Fellowship for Early-Career Journalists 2027 [$75,000–$120,000 Stipend]](https://i0.wp.com/studygreen.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Tarbell-Fellowship-for-Early-Career-Journalists.jpg?fit=300%2C169&ssl=1)
