The Gilman scholarship is a fantastic, generous recourse for anyone studying abroad looking for more aid. Not only does it provide financial support, but also recourse support, and helps add meaning to study abroad, before you leave and when you return. Their application is contemplative and not too time consuming. If you have need, you’ll most likely get it, although it has gotten a bit competitive. Below I have all the information you need, broken down for you, and the digital version of my follow on community presentation, compromised of my image diary from abroad. Documenting my travels and meaningful photos of people and places.

How to Apply:

Go to https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/

Take note of the Deadlines

Make an Account

Answer the Questions

Work with an Advisor (a built in, easy process thanks to DU)

Submit!

How Much Can You Get?
Up to $5,000 for eligible study abroad or internship programs.

Additional funds available:

Up to $3,000 for studying a critical need language.

Up to $1,000 for conducting STEM-related research abroad.

When to Apply?
October 2025 Deadline: Application opens: Mid-August 2025

Student deadline: October 9, 2025, 11:59 PM PT

Advisor certification deadline: October 16, 2025, 11:59 PM PT

For programs starting between December 1, 2025, and October 31, 2026.

Who’s Eligible?
-U.S. citizens receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the application or abroad program period.

Enrolled in a credit-bearing study abroad or internship program.

Programs must be at least two weeks (community college) or three weeks (four-year institution).

Now…

Here is some work regarding my follow on project! Enjoy the images below, that I took studying abroad, and catch a little glimpse into what your experience could look like!

A note on the images: My focus in photography is primarily portraits, including street photography, landscape, and architecture. In this showcase I will also show a collage presentation of portraits. This portion will be portraits of individuals, professors or any person who impacted my study abroad experience. Alongside this is a collection of street photographs; these photographic portraits are to demonstrate different daily lives and culture practices. In my travels I have found street photography to be the best way to push my comfort zone. It has led me to experience a deeper cultural immersion through hearing stories from diverse people and cultures. By integrating the impact of my experience through my photography it will go beyond simply giving a presentation or personal anecdote of my experiences. This collection of images will reach the artistic community, and those beyond at my university. It will be the most efficient way to reach a large, diverse community. I hope to inspire other art students to push the boundaries of their artistic practices and comfort zones by studying abroad. The primary message of this showcase will be sharing the importance of cultural and artistic awareness because of studying abroad.