FY 2025 Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program

Background
The FY 2025 Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program is administered by the U.S. Study Abroad Branch within the Office of Global Educational Programs of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). The program aims to support U.S. undergraduate students of limited financial means to study abroad, enhancing their global competencies and preparing them for significant roles in the global economy. The Gilman Program is authorized under the International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000 and is open to U.S. citizens and nationals, providing scholarships for credit-bearing academic studies or internships overseas.

Grant Details
The recipient organization will be responsible for a variety of tasks including: developing innovative strategies for participant engagement; managing program planning and administration; recruiting qualified candidates; conducting outreach and marketing; ensuring branding compliance; screening applications, selecting recipients, and awarding scholarships; providing pre-departure and re-entry support; monitoring students during their programs; reporting on programmatic outcomes; ensuring financial oversight; supporting advisors and alumni engagement; managing partnerships; and implementing performance monitoring and evaluation plans.

Specific responsibilities include creating timelines for program activities, maintaining documentation of policies, conducting regular meetings with ECA staff, ensuring compliance with eligibility requirements, managing award disbursements, and tracking alumni activities.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include U.S. not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and civil society organizations) and public/private non-profit educational institutions. Organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) from SAM.gov, valid registration in SAM.gov, and demonstrate at least four years of experience in conducting international exchanges to be eligible for awards exceeding $130,000. Proposals must comply with NOFO requirements.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this grant is 36 months.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant is approximately $16,826,696, pending availability of funds. One award is anticipated under this opportunity.

Place of Performance
The grant will be performed in various international locations where eligible U.S. undergraduate students will study or intern.