Provided by U.S. Department of State (Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs); implemented with support from the Institute of International Education (IIE)
The Gilman-McCain Scholarship is a congressionally funded U.S. Department of State award that provides $5,000 scholarships to undergraduate child and spousal dependents of active or activated U.S. military personnel who receive Title IV federal financial aid, to study or intern abroad on credit-bearing programs.
Award amount
$5,000
Number of awards
100 awards available
Frequency
Annually
Deadline
October 1, 2026
Time to apply
60+ min
Essay
May be required — check provider
Account required:This application may require creating an account on the provider's site.
U.S. citizen or national
Undergraduate student in good standing at an accredited U.S. institution (two-year or four-year)
Dependent (child or spouse) of active or activated United States military personnel during the time of application
Recipient of any type of Title IV federal financial aid during the time of application or provide proof that they will receive Title IV federal financial aid during the study abroad program or internship
In the process of applying to, or accepted to, a credit-bearing study abroad or internship program (proof of acceptance required prior to award disbursement)
Program must be located in a country or location with an overall U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory Level 1 or 2 (applicants may not participate in areas designated Level 3 or Level 4)
Confirm eligibility
Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.
Gather required materials
Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.
Submit through the official program
Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.
Important
Deadlines are set by the scholarship provider. Always confirm dates and instructions on the official site. TuitionCovered does not process applications for external scholarships.
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