Gilman Scholarships
- The enables American undergraduateÌýstudents who receive a Pell Grant to study or intern abroad through scholarships of up to $5,000.
- Students studying critical need languages are eligible for a supplemental award up to $3,000, and students conducting STEM research abroad are eligible for a supplemental award up to $1,000.
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- Students studying critical need languages are eligible for a supplemental award up to $3,000, and students conducting STEM research abroad are eligible for a supplemental award up to $1,000.
- The also supports child and spousal dependents of active or activated duty military members by providing awards of $5,000.
Deadlines: Scholarships are awarded twice annually. Typically, the deadlines are in early October and early March. Plan ahead and talk to an advisor in our office for help!Ìý
Step 1: Research programs, mark your calendar with deadline dates and make a plan to apply.
Step 2: Attend a Gilman Scholarship Workshop for CU students (see info below) and reach out to the CU ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Gilman Scholarship advisor at Adilene.GarciaAniles@colorado.edu if you have questions.
Step 3: Submit both the application for your program and the Gilman Scholarship by the deadlines. You can find a .
IMPORTANT: Please select the following on your application
Study Abroad Advisor is Adilene GarciaÌý
Financial Aid Advisor is Fritz PrejeanÌý
For questions about your Financial Aid please contact finaidedabroad@colorado.edu
CU Ed Abroad will host a Gilman Scholarship Info Session on Thursday, September 17th. In case you missed the Spring info session, please Ìý
Date: Thursday, September 17th, 2026
Time: 12-1pm
Where: Hybrid - details TBA
(log in with your CU zoom account)
Workshop Highlights:
- Understanding the Gilman Scholarship application process
- Tips and guidance for a successful application
- Step-by-step walkthrough of the application