The fall cycle application for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship is now open!
- be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. national
- be receiving a federal Pell Grant as part of their financial aid award
- participate in an approved UW Study Abroad program
Students whose programs START between December 1, 2026, to October 31, 2027, are eligible to apply in the current application cycle. This cycle encompasses Winter or January term 2027, Spring 2027, Summer 2027, and Fall 2027 programs or internships.
Applications must be submitted by Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 11:59pm PT.
If you're interested in applying for the Gilman Scholarship, please fill out our Gilman Scholarship Interest Form to learn about info sessions, workshops, and other resources about the scholarship before and after the application opens.
Upcoming info sessions and drop-in advising
- Gilman Scholarship Info Session | Wednesday, September 2 from 4-5 pm | Zoom
- Gilman Scholarship Drop-in Office hours | Thursday, September 10 from 11am-12 pm | Zoom
- Gilman Scholarship Info Session | Wednesday, September 9 from 4-5 pm | Zoom
- Gilman Scholarship Drop-in Office hours | Thursday, September 24 from 11am-12 pm | Zoom
- Gilman Scholarship Drop-in Office hours | Thursday, October 1 from 11am-12 pm | Zoom
Visit UW Study Abroad to explore upcoming international opportunities.
UW Seattle Scholarship Advisors are available to offer feedback on Gilman drafts, to brainstorm content, or for help searching for scholarships.