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Gilman-McCain Scholarship - Fall

U.S. Department of State
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 8/15/2026
Closes: 10/2/2026

The Gilman-McCain Scholarship is available to dependents of active duty service members who plan to study abroad or participate in an international internship program during their undergraduate career. Students who are seeking an associate or bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university in the U.S. are welcome to apply.

Win up to
$5,000
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Child or spouse of an active-duty U.S. Armed Services member (including Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, Coast Guard, Coast Guard Reserve, Marine Corps, Marine Corps Reserve, Navy, Navy Reserve, Space Force, NOAA Commissioned Corps, and USPHS Commissioned Corps)
  • Resident of the U.S.
  • Undergraduate student
  • Seeking an associate or bachelor's degree
  • Attending school in the U.S.
  • U.S. citizen or U.S. national
  • Applied for or accepted into a creditbearing study abroad or internship program in a travel advisory of 1 or 2 countries
  • Demonstrate financial need

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    Community College Freshman, Community College Sophomore, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate
    Location
    • Country: US
    Citizenship Status
    U.S. Citizen, U.S. National
    Armed Service Status
    Active Duty

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