Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program at Bentley University 2024

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship aims to support students who have been traditionally under-represented in study abroad, including but not limited to students with high financial need, students with diverse ethnic backgrounds, and students with disabilities.

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be citizens/permanent residents of the US.
• Candidate should be participating in a credit-bearing program abroad for up to an academic year in length.
• Applicant must be in the process of applying for or accepted to, a credit-bearing study abroad program in a country with an overall travel advisory of 1 or 2 according to the US State Department of Travel Advisory System.
• Applicant must be an undergraduate in good academic standing.
• Applicant must be a Federal Pell Grant recipient.

Application Process:

• Interested candidates must submit a pre-application in BentleyAbroad first.
• The application has to be reviewed by an advisor.
• The applicant must contact The Writing Center to review the application.

Benefits:

• Non-competitive eligibility for federal employment.
• Networking opportunities with thousands of Gilman Scholars and Alumni via a private platform.
• Access to professional development seminars and career-development resources.

Value of the Scholarship:

• The scholarship is valued at USD 5,000.
• Applicants studying critical need languages are granted awards of up to USD 8,000.