In this August 2023 Advisor Newsletter:
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Gilman & Gilman-McCain
Applications Now Open!
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Repost our social media announcements (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook) or click the images below to download the graphics. Then, copy and paste the text below to share on your campus social media!
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Gilman Scholarship Application Is Now Open!
Thinking about studying or interning abroad? Receive up to $5,000 (or up to $8,000 if you’re studying a Critical Need Language) to go abroad as a college student if you are a U.S. citizen and Federal Pell Grant recipient!
Gilman-McCain Scholarship Apply Today!
The Gilman-McCain Scholarship application is also open! Receive $5,000 if you're a child or spousal dependent of an active duty military member and receive any type of Title IV Federal Financial Aid to go abroad.
#GilmanScholarship #GilmanMcCainScholarship
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New STEM Supplemental Award
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In support of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, the Gilman Program is providing supplemental awards of up to $1,000 each for a Gilman Scholar to conduct STEM-related research abroad as part of their study abroad or international internship program. Students may apply for this supplemental funding as part of the Gilman application. For more information, visit our new STEM Supplemental Award webpage or join us for our upcoming STEM Supplemental Award webinar on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at 3pm Eastern Time.
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October 2023
Deadlines & Timeline
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The October 2023 Deadline application is open to applicants whose programs start between December 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024.
Please be aware that the application deadline is Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 11:59pm Pacific Time, and take into consideration any time difference as students prepare to submit their applications.
This cycle encompasses programs during the following terms:
- Winter or January 2024
- Spring 2024
- Maymester 2024
- Summer 2024
- Fall 2024
- Academic Year 2024-2025
If an applicant was not selected or declined an award during a previous application cycle, they may re-apply for the October 2023 Deadline application as long as they continue to meet the eligibility requirements and their program falls within the start dates.
Mark these important dates on your calendar!
Student Deadline: Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 11:59pm Pacific Time
Advisor Certification Deadline: Thursday, October 12, 2023
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Advisor Orientations:
October 2023 Deadline
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The Gilman Scholarship Program will offer four 45-minute orientations to provide an overview of the Gilman and Gilman-McCain Scholarships. Each orientation will share general program information and dive deeper into select topics that help strengthen Gilman advising. These orientations are for new advisors and also serve as a refresher for veteran advisors who have supported Gilman applicants and scholars for years.
Register for an orientation session below, focusing on the following topics:
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August 23, 3pm Eastern
How to Certify Gilman Applications
AANAPISIs, TCUs and Large Institutions
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August 30, 3pm Eastern
Essay Tips
Small Liberal Arts Colleges and Small Institutions
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August 24, 3pm Eastern
First Time Advisors
Community Colleges, Rural and Public State Institutions
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September 6, 3pm Eastern
Gilman Eligible Programs
HBCUs, HSIs and Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions
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Gilman-CLS Advisor Workshop
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Join us on Thursday, September 7th, at 3pm Eastern for the Gilman-Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Virtual Advisor Workshop. This interactive event will allow campus advisors (both new and seasoned) to hear updates from the U.S. Department of State, ask questions to a live panel of experienced Gilman and CLS Advisors, and join a breakout room to network with advisors from other universities and colleges.
The virtual advisor workshop is intended to build and strengthen advisor networks and share resources and best practices, which include promoting the programs to potential applicants and supporting them through their application process as well as engaging alumni and leveraging them for recruitment efforts. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Gilman Advisor Ambassadors
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The Gilman Program is proud to welcome the 2023-2024 cohort of Gilman Advisor Ambassadors. This initiative is designed to strengthen the partnership between the U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program and the higher education community by bringing together experienced Gilman Program Advisors with a broad range of professional expertise to elevate the profile of the Gilman Program among critical audiences. They will offer higher education perspectives to the Gilman Program, and provide guidance to fellow faculty, advisors, and administrators who seek to increase Gilman participation on their campuses.
If you are a faculty member, advisor, or administrator who would like to contact a Gilman Advisor Ambassador or you have questions about the Gilman Advisor Ambassador Program, please reach out to gilmanambassadors@iie.org.
Meet the new cohort of Gilman Advisor Ambassadors!
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The Gilman Program plans to fully transition out of the legacy portal system in the next few months. Here are a couple of new portal updates advisors can now view in the current portal:
- Confirm Program Completion
Please refer to our website for step-by-step instructions on confirming program completion in the advisor portal. Gilman Advisors no longer need to complete this step in the legacy portal.
- Applicant and Recipient Data Reports
Gilman Advisors can now download their respective institution's Gilman applicant and recipient data from the legacy portal! This data represents application cycles between 2012-2021. Once you log into the current advisor portal, click on the Recipients tab. You can then see the two download buttons for the reports:
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We will continue to keep the advisor community updated with our portal transition. Please reach out to gilmanadvisors@iie.org with any questions. We greatly appreciate your help with this process!
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Utilize the tools below as you promote the Gilman Program and Gilman-McCain Scholarship to your eligible applicants. Additional outreach tools can be found here.
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Gilman Application Walkthrough Video
Review the Gilman Application system in this 5-minute video and share with students who are preparing their applications.
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Gilman Outreach Presentation
Download this PowerPoint (.pptx, English | Spanish) to use when you tell students about the Gilman International Scholarship Program for the October 2023 deadline.
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Email Templates for Financial Aid
Check out email templates (.docx, English | Spanish) to tailor and send to colleagues in the Financial Aid Office. Target Pell Grant recipients to reach a broad and diverse range of students.
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Gilman Program Alumni Opportunities
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The application period for the Pickering, Rangel, Clarke, and Payne Fellowships are now OPEN! These are the Department’s flagship programs for attracting diverse, top talent into the Foreign Service to make it more inclusive and representative of our nation’s richness and diversity.
Read further about these programs in the links below:
Interested applicants can reach out to any Diplomat in Residence across the country (including in DC), schedule a one-on-one with an application adviser for the Pickering Fellowship, and see further tips on how to apply to the Rangel and DS Clarke Fellowships. For questions about these fellowships, please reach out to the administrators for each program.
*The application period for the Foreign Affairs Information Technology (FAIT) Fellowship will open in September.
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Gilman Alumni
Changemaker Grant
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Apply now for the inaugural Gilman Alumni Changemaker Grant! This grant is funded by IIE and provides up to six grants of up to $10,000 to fund impactful community service projects. Grant proposals can be submitted by an individual or a team of Gilman alumni. Each proposal must include a budget plan and a letter of endorsement. The deadline for applications and submitting all related materials is 08/23 at 11:59 PM PST. Reach out to GilmanChangemaker@iie.org if you have any questions.
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Gilman Scholars Visit European Union
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In July, 22 Gilman Scholars studying in European Union member states participated in the 3rd Gilman Scholars Brussels Study Tour through a partnership with the European Union. This three-day event expanded attendees’ knowledge of the European Union, the U.S.-EU transatlantic relationship and policy cooperation and included visits to the European Commission, European Parliament and European External Action Service and connected Gilman Scholars with senior EU officials and staff at the U.S. Mission to the EU. The European Union will be hosting two additional study tours this fall, in October and November. Read more about the event here.
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Gilman Alumni Seminars on Refugee and Migration in Greece and Jordan
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Fifty Gilman alumni participated in two, week-long seminars in Thessaloniki, Greece and Amman, Jordan as part of the Gilman Foreign Policy in Focus: Refugees and Migration Series. Participating alumni were able to deepen their understanding of the complex issues surrounding refugees and migration through interactive workshops, expert-led discussions, site visits, and community engagement activities. The programs also featured guest speakers from renowned international organizations, NGOs, and local community leaders. The seminars were in collaboration with the U.S. Mission to Greece and the Fulbright Commission in Jordan and participants represented a range of professions working on refugee and migration issues, including legal affairs, public health, education, social work, and policy making. Stay tuned for more information on the 2024 Gilman Foreign Policy in Focus events in the coming months!
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Gilman Campus Advisor Facebook Community
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Are you a part of the Gilman Campus Advisor Facebook Community? The Gilman Campus Advisor Community Facebook Group is a community of higher education staff, faculty, and advisors who support and serve student applicants, scholars, and alumni of the Gilman Program.
We invite all Gilman campus advisors to join this closed group to connect and network with other Gilman campus advisors in the U.S. This group is a space to share ideas for advising students and promoting the Gilman Program, have easy access to the newest content tailored for advisors, and stay up to date with the latest Gilman Program announcements!
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Gilmanadvisors@iie.org
800 852 2141 Ext. 2
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