Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship
To provide financial assistance to U.S. undergraduates to pursue study abroad.
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 08/20/2009 (Archived.)
Program Number
19.425 Federal Agency/Office
BUREAU OF EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF STATE Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Direct Payments for Specified Use.
Program Accomplishments
There were 302 scholarships awarded to recipients from 48 U.S. States to study abroad in approximately 50 foreign countries in fiscal year 2001. Authorization
Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, Public Law 87-256, as amended. Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Public nonprofit institution/organizations; U.S. citizen, enrolled as undergraduates and receiving Federal financial aid for schooling. Beneficiary Eligibility
Student/Trainee. Credentials/Documentation
None. What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Administered by the Institute for International Education. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure
Scholarships announced by IIE through newsletters, e-mail, websites, and other appropriate means. Applications must be submitted to IIE. Award Procedure
Selection panel chooses scholarship recipients. Deadlines
Contact the Headquarters Office listed below.
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
1 month. Appeals
None. Renewals
None. How are proposals selected?
Demonstrated financial need, intended participation in a credit-bearing study abroad program, plan for individual project upon return to the U.S. How may assistance be used?
Scholarships for financially needy U.S. undergraduates to study abroad. What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Within 30 days of completion of programs. Auditing
Not applicable. Records
As prescribed by grant terms. Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
None. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
One semester or one academic year. Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None. Headquarters Office
Ms. Michelle Dass Pickard, Institute of International Education, Southern Regional Office, 515 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 150, Houston, TX 77027-9407 Phone: (713) 621-6300 ext. 20 Fax: (713) 621-7958 E-mail: mpickard@iie.org Website: http://www.iie.org/gilman State Dept: Catherine L. Friend, ECA/A/S/A, SA#44, Washington, DC 20547. Telephone: (202) 619-5434. Fax: (202) 401-1433. E-Mail: CFRIEND@PD.STATE.GOV. Website Address
http://exchanges.state.gov
Financial Information
Account Identification
19-0201-0-1-154. Obligations
(Direct payments) FY 02 $1,500,000; FY 03 est $1,500,000; and FY 04 est $1,500,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Average award: $4,000. Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Not applicable. Examples of Funded Projects
U.S. undergraduate students received scholarships for study abroad in 50 countries.
