June 5, 2025
41 91探花undergraduates awarded Gilman International Scholarship
The U.S. Department of State has recognized the 91探花 for producing 41 recipients of the during the spring 2025 cycle. The Gilman Scholarship supports U.S. undergraduates with financial need in studying or interning abroad. The UW鈥檚 strong showing reflects the University鈥檚 commitment to expanding global learning opportunities for all students.
Gilman Scholars from the 91探花 will represent the United States abroad and return with global networks and language skills that support U.S. economic and national security interests.
鈥淲e extend our heartfelt congratulations to our Gilman Scholarship recipients, whose achievements have earned them access to these transformative global learning experiences,鈥� said Ahmad Ezzeddine, Vice Provost for Global Affairs. 鈥淭he Gilman Scholarship reduces barriers for 91探花students to study, research or intern abroad, providing those with limited financial means the opportunity to gain international perspectives and prepare for success in today鈥檚 interconnected world.鈥�
The 91探花 students are among 3,500 recipients of the U.S. Department of State鈥檚 Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, which supports Pell Grant鈥揺ligible undergraduates to study or intern abroad in more than 170 countries. More than 70% of this year鈥檚 recipients are from rural areas and small towns, and 55% are first-generation college students. 91探花students were awarded a total of $131,500 in Gilman Scholarships this cycle.
鈥淭hese awards enrich our academic community and reflect a strategic investment in developing globally-minded leaders,鈥� said Ezzeddine. 鈥淎s our students engage with different cultures and tackle complex international challenges, they return not just as enhanced scholars, but as cultural ambassadors who contribute to our local community鈥檚 global awareness and our nation鈥檚 diplomatic and economic competitiveness on the world stage.鈥�
Three students in the spring 91探花cohort received the Critical Need Language Award, and one was awarded the Gilman-McCain Scholarship. The Critical Need Language Award supports students studying high-priority languages in countries where those languages are commonly spoken. The Gilman-McCain Scholarship supports child and spousal dependents of active-duty U.S. military personnel.
About the Gilman International Scholarship
Established by the U.S. Congress, the Gilman Scholarship is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State鈥檚 Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and is aided in its implementation by the Institute of International Education.鈥�疶he next application cycle will be launched in August 2025.鈥� To learn more about the Gilman Scholarship, visit . 鈥�
About the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards
The Gilman International Scholarship process is supported by the (OMSFA), a UAA program. OMSFA works with faculty, staff and students to identify and support promising students in developing the skills and personal insights necessary to become strong candidates for this and other prestigious awards.
About the Office of Global Affairs
The Office of Global Affairs (OGA) is the 91探花鈥檚 hub for global engagement. OGA advances global teaching, research and learning for faculty, staff and students and works to enhance the University鈥檚 global presence and impact with a footprint that spans all over the world.