Gilman International Scholarship
Rock Creek Bldg. 3, Rm. 223 | 971-722-7152 | FAX: 971-722-7170 | studyabroad@pcc.edu
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to Study Abroad
The Gilman International Scholarship program, which is not associated with the PCC financial aid office, aims to support american students who are traditionally underrepresented in study abroad, including ANY of these categories:
- Students with high financial need
- Community college students
- Students in underrepresented fields such as the sciences and engineering
- Students with diverse ethnic backgrounds
- Students with disabilities
The program seeks to assist students from a diverse range of backgrounds from two-year, four-year public, and private higher education institutions from all 50 states. The application process is free. According to the 2010 Open Doors Report, Issued by the Institute for International Education, 55 oregon students were awarded a Gilman scholarship during the 2008/2009 academic school year. This number continues to grow each year!
Any student who currently receives a Pell Grant may be eligible for an award up to $5,000. The average award is about $3,500. Award amounts are based on the amount the student needs and where their application ranked among those selected. Panelists do not see the financial need information for an applicant. Need is considered once a student is selected for the scholarship, as all eligible applicants are receiving Pell Grants and considered to be in high financial need. Once a student is selected for the Gilman Scholarship, the program determines the student’s unmet need. This is determined by subtracting any financial aid (excluding loans) the student can apply towards the study abroad program from the program cost. The second factor in determining the amount of a student’s award is where the student ranked in the list of selected applicants. An applicant’s ranking, based on the application, is assigned by the selection panel.
TO APPLY: First complete the PCC Consent to Release Confidential Information Form. This form should be submitted to any campus Admissions, Registration or Business office, giving Holly Frohlick (Study Abroad Advisor) permission to review your transcript, current schedule and financial aid information to certify your application.
NEXT VISIT: www.iie.org/gilman to fill out an online application.
Videos: Scholarship Essay Advice or Award Recipient Video Testimonials
Podcasts: Frequently Asked Questions or Gilman Scholarship Essays
The scholarship application deadline for study abroad programs that will occur during the summer and fall terms of 2012 (Alajuela, Costa Rica and Florence, Italy) is Thursday, March 1st 2012, with notification in May.
The scholarship application deadline for study abroad programs that will occur during the winter and spring terms of 2013 (Oaxaca, Mexico, Barcelona, Spain and London, England) will be the first Tuesday in October, with notification in December.
For further information, call the Institute for International Education
1-888-887-5939. (Central time)