Are you a U.S. citizen receiving a Pell Grant or the child dependent of an active-duty military service member receiving federal financial aid? If so, you may be eligible for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, a nationally competitive program that supports diversity and access in study abroad.
Temple Main Campus students who attend a Gilman Advising Day on September 19, 2025, hosted by Education Abroad, and submit a certified application to the Gilman Scholarship will receive an Education Abroad scholarship of at least $500 toward their study abroad program. The Gilman application is currently open for spring 2026, summer 2026, and fall 2026 study abroad applicants and due October 3, 2025.
Read details below and register for Gilman Day online.
*limited to one award per student
The Gilman International Scholarship is a U.S. Department of State program that supports students with high financial need to study abroad. It is a competitive award for U.S. citizens and permanent citizens who receive a Federal Pell grant as part of their financial aid package. Temple students have been successful in receiving awards up to $5,000 to study abroad for a semester or summer. An additional $3,000 Critical Need Language Award is available for students studying high-demand languages in non-traditional locations. Applicants who are conducting STEM-related research as part of their study abroad or international internship program can apply for a STEM supplemental award of up to $1,000.
Child and spousal dependents of active or activated United States military personnel who receive any type of Title IV federal financial aid during the time of application should apply for the Gilman-McCain Scholarship for a $5,000 scholarship award.
If you're unsure about your Pell Grant status, check your financial aid package in TUPortal or contact One Stop Student Services Center.
Education Abroad is hosting Gilman Day on Friday, September 19, 2025 to help you apply and win a Gilman Scholarship!
On Gilman Day, Temple faculty and staff will provide Temple Gilman applicants with advice on their application and feedback on their essays.
Temple students who attend Gilman Day and submit a Gilman application will automatically receive the Education Abroad Apply-to-Gilman guarantee of $500 towards their study abroad program!
One award per student. Gilman Day attendance is required for eligibility.
Begin your Gilman application online and draft the required essays.
Get expert help at any stage of your application process!
Two options for appointments:
Revise and finalize your essays and submit by Gilman's application deadline.
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