In this December 2023 Advisor Newsletter:
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October 2023 Deadline Awards Announced!
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Dear colleagues,
The U.S. Department of State's Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship (Gilman) Program is pleased to announce that the students who applied for awards for the October 2023 Deadline application cycle are receiving official notifications today! More than 5,000 students applied for approximately 1,700 awards. The new Gilman awardees, coming from over 500 U.S. higher education institutions in 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, will study in more than 90 countries. Awards include the Gilman Scholarship, Gilman-McCain Scholarship, Gilman-IIE Scholarships, and Gilman Scholars receive support from the governments of Germany, through the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), France, New Zealand, Israel, and Wales, as well as the Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD) in Portugal and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO). Additionally, there are 90 recipients of the Critical Need Language Award and 50 of the new STEM Supplemental Award, which supports selected Gilman Scholars to conduct STEM-related research abroad as part of their overseas program.
By the end of today, Gilman advisors may view the status of Gilman applicants from their institution in the Gilman Advisor Portal, under the Recipients tab, including award amount. Please note that the list of Gilman recipients will also be available soon on the Gilman website and only reflects those who agreed to have their names published online.
We want to thank the nearly 200 college and university representatives who served as selection panelists this cycle. The contributions of the higher education community are deeply appreciated. Campuses promote the Gilman Program with their students, often hold Gilman application and writing workshops, review and approve applications, as well as volunteer to serve on selection panels.
For any questions, please feel free to contact us at gilmanadvisors@iie.org or 1-800-852-2141, Ext. 2.
Best regards,
The Gilman Team
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To see the status of applicants from your institution, you may:
- View their award status and award amounts by logging into your account in the Gilman Advisor Portal and clicking the Recipients tab as shown in the image below.
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On behalf of the Gilman Program, thank you to the nearly 200 Gilman advisors who reviewed over 5,000 applications for the October 2023 deadline cycle!
We are so grateful for all of the support from our Gilman advisors! If you are interested in serving as a selection panelist for the March 2024 deadline cycle, please complete the interest survey that will be released in January 2024.
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Advisor Q&A Sessions:
October 2023 Gilman Awards
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Not sure how to advise your new Gilman Scholars? Learn more about the Gilman award process and FAQs. Register for a 30-minute Advisor Q&A Session!
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Gilman-McCain Scholarship Applications due January 4!
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Please use the graphic and caption below to share on your office's social media platforms to let students know the application is open!
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The Gilman Program is now accepting Gilman-McCain Scholarship applications! The Gilman-McCain Scholarship provides $5,000 awards for child and spousal dependents of active or activated duty military personnel who receive any type of Title IV Federal Financial Aid to study or intern abroad.
Student Deadline: Thursday, January 4, 2024, at 11:59pm Pacific Time
This cycle encompasses spring 2024, Maymester 2024, summer 2024, fall 2024, and academic year 2024-2025 programs with eligible program start dates of February 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024. All applicants will be notified of their final status in January 2024.
#GilmanMcCainScholarship
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Featured Gilman-McCain Outreach Tools
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Utilize the tools below as you promote the Gilman-McCain Scholarship to your eligible applicants:
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Gilman-McCain One-pager
The Gilman-McCain One-pager provides the Overview, Eligibility Requirements, Award and Application details. Easy to print or share digitally, we encourage you to send this One-pager to eligible Gilman-McCain applicants and allies on campus. |
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Gilman Advisor Social Media Toolkit
These toolkits will assist in your social media efforts to promote the Gilman-McCain Scholarship. Personalize these posts to highlight your office, and feel free to repost and share any of our social media posts!
Gilman-McCain Toolkits: English | Spanish
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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 Application Opening Soon!
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The March 2024 deadline application will open in mid-January 2024 for applicants whose in-person programs or internships start between May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025.
This cycle encompasses programs during the following terms:
- Maymester 2024
- Summer 2024
- Fall 2024
- Academic year 2024-2025
- Spring 2025
Student Deadline: Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 11:59pm Pacific Time
Advisor Certification Deadline: Thursday, March 14, 2024
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Gilman 20 Year Impact Study
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In honor of International Education Week and debut of the comprehensive 20 Year Impact Report going live, the Gilman Program hosted a panel discussion the 20 Year Impact Report discussing the report and promoting international exchange on your campuses. Check out the recording if you missed it!
The 20 year impact study (abridged version and comprehensive report) highlights the value of the Gilman Program in providing global opportunities that open academic and professional doors, and the impact that these opportunities have on not only the Gilman scholars, but on their communities back in the United States, among other key findings. It also highlights the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ (ECA) commitment to ensuring that American students with limited financial means and from all backgrounds participate in international exchange, fostering mutual understanding and developing critical skills that support our economic prosperity and U.S. national security.
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2024 IDEAS Grant Competition Now Open for U.S. Colleges and Universities
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The U.S. Department of State’s IDEAS (Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students) Program is pleased to announce the launch of its 2024 IDEAS grant competition. U.S. colleges and universities are invited to submit applications for projects to create, expand, and/or diversify outbound study abroad programs and/or resources that align with U.S. foreign policy goals. The 2024 grant competition will award approximately 35 grants of up to $35,000. In support of the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act, this cycle will also award approximately one IDEAS consortium grant of up to $50,000 to a consortia of U.S. colleges and universities for a collaborative project focused on building study abroad capacity at community colleges preparing students for careers in STEM, technical, and/or vocational fields. Phase one of the competition will close on Dec. 13, 2023 at 11:59pm EST. View the Request for Proposals (RFP), learn how to apply, and register for a series of informational webinars on how to craft a competitive application at the IDEAS Program website, https://www.studyabroadcapacitybuilding.org/.
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Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Program Survey
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The U.S. Department of State's Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence (S-I-R) Program is entirely driven by U.S. institution’s internationalization needs. The S-I-R Program benefits institutions through support to bring an international scholar to your institution for a semester or full year. Institutions may apply to host scholars in disciplines that would benefit from a comparative or international perspective. The Fulbright Program provides J-visa sponsorship, travel, and modest living stipends to scholars who enhance internationalization efforts at diverse U.S. institutions through:
- Teaching courses
- Curriculum development
- Guest lecturing
- Cross-campus activities
- Developing exchange partnerships
- Community engagement
To expand the number and diversity of host institutions and better support potential applicants, we have opened an institutional interest survey to gather information about how to address your interests and needs, provide application assistance, and strengthen your ability to submit a successful S-I-R proposal in the 2025-2026 application cycle or in the future. We strongly encourage you to complete this survey as soon as possible and no later than December 15, 2023.
Register to attend our upcoming live webinar on January 26, 2024, at 2:00pm EST.
Questions? Contact us by email: SIR@iie.org.
The Fulbright Scholar-In-Residence Team at the Institute of International Education
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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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