UC Davis Gilman Scholarship 2027 in the USA
The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is encouraging eligible undergraduate students to apply for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program 2027, a prestigious study abroad scholarship funded by the U.S. Department of State. The scholarship helps students with financial need gain international academic and internship experiences by providing funding of up to $9,000.
While the scholarship is open to students from accredited U.S. colleges and universities, UC Davis supports its applicants through the Global Learning Hub, which offers application guidance, advisor certification, and essay review services.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United States (Scholarship) / Study Abroad Worldwide
- Host Institution: University of California, Davis (Applicant Support)
- Funded By: U.S. Department of State
- Scholarship Name: Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
- Degree Level: Undergraduate
- Eligible Nationalities: U.S. Citizens and U.S. Nationals
- Scholarship Value: Up to $9,000
- Program Type: Study Abroad and International Internship
- Application Mode: Online
- Expected Application Opening: Mid-August 2026
- Expected First Deadline: 1 October 2026
- Second Application Deadline: 25 February 2027
Degree Level
The scholarship is available for:
- Undergraduate Degree Programs
Graduate students are not eligible for this scholarship.
Available Subjects
Students from all academic disciplines may apply, including:
- Engineering
- Business
- Computer Science
- Arts and Humanities
- Social Sciences
- Education
- Agriculture
- Environmental Sciences
- Health Sciences
- Economics
- Biological Sciences
- Mathematics
- Physical Sciences
- Other undergraduate majors
The scholarship also supports approved international internships.
Benefits
Selected students may receive:
- Standard Gilman Scholarship of up to $5,000
- Critical Need Language Award of up to $3,000
- STEM Supplemental Award of up to $1,000
- Total funding of up to $9,000
The scholarship may help cover:
- Airfare
- Tuition and program fees
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Local transportation
- Passport fees
- Visa expenses
- Health insurance
- Books and educational materials
Eligible Nationalities
Applicants must:
- Be U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals.
- Be enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university.
- Receive a Federal Pell Grant during the study abroad program.
International students studying in the United States are not eligible unless they are U.S. citizens or nationals.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
- Be enrolled as an undergraduate student in good academic standing.
- Receive or be eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant during the overseas program.
- Apply for or be accepted into a credit-bearing study abroad or international internship program.
- Select a destination approved under U.S. Department of State travel advisory guidelines.
- Complete all required scholarship application materials before the deadline.
Application Procedure
Required Documents
Applicants may need to prepare:
- Completed online scholarship application
- Personal statement essays
- Proof of Pell Grant eligibility
- Study abroad or internship application
- Advisor certifications
- Academic records (if requested)
- Additional supporting documents required by the scholarship program
Application Process
Follow these steps to apply:
- Confirm that you meet the Gilman Scholarship eligibility requirements.
- Apply for a credit-bearing study abroad or international internship program.
- Complete the online Gilman Scholarship application.
- Prepare strong scholarship essays explaining your academic and career goals.
- Obtain certification from your study abroad advisor and financial aid advisor.
- Submit the application before the official deadline.
- Wait for the scholarship selection results.
Eligible Study Destinations
Students may participate in approved programs located in countries with:
- U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory Level 1
- U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory Level 2
Programs located in destinations with Level 3 or Level 4 travel advisories are generally not eligible.
Why Apply for the Gilman Scholarship?
The Gilman Scholarship provides students with the opportunity to:
- Gain international academic experience
- Develop global leadership skills
- Participate in overseas internships
- Improve language and cultural understanding
- Strengthen career opportunities
- Build international networks
- Represent the United States as a citizen ambassador abroad
