This Department is offering the FY 2019 Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program to provide scholarships for U.S. citizen undergraduate students with limited financial means to pursue academic studies or internships abroad. The program aims to broaden the participation of American students in study abroad experiences, fostering international opportunities for talented individuals who lack the financial resources. By supporting students in gaining knowledge of other countries, languages, and cultures, the Gilman Program contributes to national security and economic prosperity. Additionally, it promotes diversity, cultural understanding, and global connections among young Americans and their international peers.
Opportunity ID: 312888
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0005590 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2019 Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Please see full announcement. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.011 — Academic Exchange Programs – Special Academic Exchange Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 14, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 14, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 15, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 15, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | May 15, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $12,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see full announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Description: | The intent of the authorizing legislation for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program is to broaden the U.S. student population that participates in study abroad by focusing on those students who would not otherwise study outside the United States due to financial constraints. The Gilman Program provides scholarships to enable U.S. citizen undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue credit-bearing academic studies or internships abroad. The Gilman Program helps to support the United States’ national security and economic prosperity through the expansion of international opportunities for gifted American students without the financial means to further their knowledge of other countries, languages and cultures through in-person overseas experiences. The program also encourages American students to study or intern in a diverse array of countries, showcasing America’s rich diversity, culture, and values to a wider number of people in countries overseas and building connections and networks between young Americans and their peers around the world. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ Organizational Funding Opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Hans Posey
Email:poseyhe@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Finalizing Grants.gov posting. | Feb 14, 2019 | |
| Feb 14, 2019 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0005590 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2019 Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Please see full announcement. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.011 — Academic Exchange Programs – Special Academic Exchange Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 14, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 14, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 15, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 15, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | May 15, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $12,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see full announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Description: | The intent of the authorizing legislation for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program is to broaden the U.S. student population that participates in study abroad by focusing on those students who would not otherwise study outside the United States due to financial constraints. The Gilman Program provides scholarships to enable U.S. citizen undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue credit-bearing academic studies or internships abroad. The Gilman Program helps to support the United States’ national security and economic prosperity through the expansion of international opportunities for gifted American students without the financial means to further their knowledge of other countries, languages and cultures through in-person overseas experiences. The program also encourages American students to study or intern in a diverse array of countries, showcasing America’s rich diversity, culture, and values to a wider number of people in countries overseas and building connections and networks between young Americans and their peers around the world. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ Organizational Funding Opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Hans Posey
Email:poseyhe@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0005590 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2019 Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Please see full announcement. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.011 — Academic Exchange Programs – Special Academic Exchange Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 14, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 14, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 15, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $12,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see full announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs |
| Description: | The intent of the authorizing legislation for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program is to broaden the U.S. student population that participates in study abroad by focusing on those students who would not otherwise study outside the United States due to financial constraints. The Gilman Program provides scholarships to enable U.S. citizen undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue credit-bearing academic studies or internships abroad. The Gilman Program helps to support the United States’ national security and economic prosperity through the expansion of international opportunities for gifted American students without the financial means to further their knowledge of other countries, languages and cultures through in-person overseas experiences. The program also encourages American students to study or intern in a diverse array of countries, showcasing America’s rich diversity, culture, and values to a wider number of people in countries overseas and building connections and networks between young Americans and their peers around the world. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Hans Posey
Email:- |
Related Documents
Folder 312888 Full Announcement-FY19 Gilman Int’l Scholarship -> FY19 Gilman Scholarship POGI.pdf
Folder 312888 Full Announcement-FY19 Gilman Int’l Scholarship -> FY19 Gilman Scholarship NOFO.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Hans Posey Email: poseyhe@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.011 | SFOP0005590 | FY 2019 Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program | PKG00248330 | Apr 15, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
312888 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
312888 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
312888 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
312888 SF424A-1.0.pdf
312888 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
312888 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
312888 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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