Gilman Scholarship

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program provides funding assistance for undergraduate students who receive a Federal Pell Grant to study or intern abroad. The scholarship supports access to international experiences that might otherwise be financially out of reach. 

Timeline: There are two application cycles each year, with deadlines typically in March and October. For the most accurate dates, please refer to the official Gilman Scholarship website.

Resources:
Gilman Resources playlist on the Ed Abroad YouTube channel (application guidance, tips, and insights)
Application support workshops and info sessions (check out the OGEI/Education Abroad events pages)

PSU Contacts:
Gilman Advisor: Stéphanie Roulon (sroulon@pdx.eduSchedule an Appointment
Financial Aid Administrator for Gilman: Henry George (hgeorge@pdx.edu) | (503) 725-3461

Student & Recipient Insights:
Maria Krueger: Short Movie: Maria's Study Abroad Experience in Chile
Maria Krueger: Sample Service Project
Matthew Lents: Informational presentation
Isaiah Mendoza: How to Write an Outstanding Scholarship Essay
Isaiah Mendoza: The Gilman Scholarship and Studying Abroad: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Jacklyn Ogden: My Time as a Disabled Student Studying Abroad in Spain!