# Gilman-McCain Scholarship

> Up to $5,000 from U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Thursday, October 1, 2026 (Fall cycle); Tuesday, January 5, 2027 (Winter cycle).

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/gilman-mccain-scholarship
- Provider: U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (Federal)
- Award: Up to $5,000
- Deadline: Thursday, October 1, 2026 (Fall cycle); Tuesday, January 5, 2027 (Winter cycle)
- Official page: https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/program/gilman-mccain-scholarships/
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The Gilman-McCain Scholarship, provided by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, assists undergraduate students who are child or spousal dependents of active or activated United States military personnel at the time of application. This program supports students who want to participate in credit-bearing study abroad programs or internships. To qualify, applicants must be accepted into or applying for a program located in a country with a Level 1 or Level 2 Travel Advisory. 

In terms of financial aid, applicants must receive some form of Title IV federal financial aid, which is determined by completing the FAFSA. Recipients are awarded $5,000 to help cover the costs of their international educational experiences. The application process operates on two distinct cycles. The deadline for the Fall cycle is Thursday, October 1, 2026, while the deadline for the Winter cycle is Tuesday, January 5, 2027. Eligible students must submit proof of their dependent military status during the application process.

## Who can apply

- Education level: Undergraduate
- Year: College 1st year, College 2nd year, College 3rd year, College 4th year
- Citizenship: U.S. citizen
- College types: 2-year college, 4-year college, Public college, Private college
- Applicants must be child or spousal dependents of active or activated United States military personnel at the time of application. They must also receive Title IV federal financial aid and be applying to or accepted into a credit-bearing study abroad or internship program in a country with a Level 1 or 2 Travel Advisory.

## How to apply

Eligible students can apply online through the program portal, where they must submit proof of their child or spousal dependent status using a military ID and complete the required advisor certifications.

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Always confirm amounts, rules and deadlines on the official page before applying.