Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship | Undergraduate Research & Fellowships

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship supports Pell-eligible undergraduate students with substantial financial assistance (up to $5,000) to study or intern abroad, plus an additional $3,000 for the study of a Critical Need Language and/or an additional $1,000 for applicants conducting STEM-related coursework or internships as part of their overseas program.

At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Gilman Scholarship applicants are supported by a partnership between the UNL Office of Global Experiences and the Office of Undergraduate Research & Fellowships.

2026-27 Application Timelines

Fall Application OPEN NOW!

Applications Due: October 1, 2026 11:59 pm (Pacific Time)

Apply in Fall to fund study abroad during Winter 2027, Spring 2027, Summer 2027, Fall 2027, and academic year 2027-2028 abroad programs (between December 1, 2026 and October 31, 2027).

Spring Application Opens: mid-January 2027

Applications Due: February 25, 2027 11:59 pm (Pacific Time)

Apply in Spring to fund study abroad during Summer 2027, Fall 2027, Spring 2028 and academic year 2027-2028 abroad programs (between May 1, 2027 and April 30, 2028).

Watch the Information Session

Watch the 2026/2027 Gilman Scholarship Information Session from Global Experiences and Undergraduate Research & Fellowships advisors.

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Gilman Scholarship Writing Lab

Get feedback on your essays before you submit them in this casual drop-in writing lab.

Friday, September 25th from 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Louise Pound Hall room 124

Event Info

Gilman Essay Drop-In Advising

Thursday 9/24:

2PM to 4PM with Brianna (Global Experiences) in LPH 130

Friday 9/25:

10AM to 12PM with Abdoulaye (Global Experiences) in LPH 130

Monday 9/28:

11AM to 1PM with URAF staff in NU 225

Tuesday 9/29:

11AM to 12PM with Trish (Global Experiences) in Ag Hall 103 (East Campus)
1PM to 3PM with URAF staff in NU 225

Wednesday 9/30:

12PM to 1:30PM with Renae (Global Experiences) in LPH 130
3PM to 4PM with Trish (Global Experiences) in LPH 130

Thursday 10/1:

12PM to 2PM with URAF staff in NU 225
3PM to 5PM with Renae (Global Experiences) in LPH 130

For a list of all upcoming events from the Global Experiences Office, please see their calendar.

Watch Past Information Sessions

Watch the 2026/2027 Gilman Scholarship Information Session from Global Experiences and Undergraduate Research & Fellowships advisors.

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Start your Gilman application

On the Gilman Scholarship website, register and fill out your application. The application is open from mid-August - early October, and mid-January - early March.

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