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.
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 Information Session
Watch the most recent Gilman Scholarship Information Session from Global Experiences and Undergraduate Research & Fellowships advisors.
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.
Huskers Abroad 101
Attend a 30-minute interactive workshop to plan your study abroad adventure.
Program Search
Browse the available study abroad programs and host countries.
Meet My Advisor
Meet with a Global Experiences Advisor and determine my program budget.
Essay Guidelines
Gilman applicants write 4 short essays:
2 Statement of Purpose essays (500 words each)
2 Representing America Abroad & Hometown Impact essays (500 words each)
Get Inspired
In 2021-22, UNL had a record 54 Gilman Scholarship Recipients!
Optional Essay Feedback
Discuss essay drafts with a Fellowships Advisor.