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Are you interested in studying abroad?

Are you eligible for Federal Pell Grants?                                                     

If so, please read the details about the scholarship below and plan to attend the upcoming informational meeting about the Gilman International Scholarship. 

The Gilman study abroad scholarship program is a national scholarship competition that provides winners up to $5,000.00 to participate in study abroad programs worldwide (up to $8,000 if you are studying a "critical needs" language).  Representatives from the MSU Office for Education Abroad and the Office of Financial Aid will present about the scholarship program and provide tips for creating a successful application.

Below is information from the Gilman Scholarship website about the eligibility requirements for the award:

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program is open to all U.S. citizen undergraduates, in good academic standing, who meet the criteria listed below:

• Be a citizen of the United States;
• Be 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);
• Be 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;
• Be in the process of applying to, or accepted for, a study abroad or internship program of at least two weeks for community college students and three weeks for students from four-year institutions, in a single country and eligible for credit from the student's home institution;
• Apply for credit-bearing study abroad programs in a country with an overall Travel Advisory Level 1 or 2, according to the U.S. Department of State's Travel Advisory System.

If you are unsure about your eligibility status, please consult our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page for students.

The Gilman International Scholarship Program is a program of the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and is supported in its implementation by the Institute of International Education (IIE).