Attend a Workshop Before Writing Anything.
- Essay 1 Workshop: Wed., September 18th at noon. RSVP here.
- Essays 2, 3, & 4 Workshop: Thur., September 19th at noon. RSVP here.
- All Essays (1, 2, 3, & 4) Workshop: Tue., September 24th at 4:00 p.m. RSVP here.
- Essay 1 Workshop: Fri., September 27th at 10:00 a.m. RSVP here.
- Essays 2, 3, & 4 Workshop: Fri., September 27th at 11:00 a.m. RSVP here.
- All Essays (1, 2, 3, & 4) Workshop: Thur., October 3rd at 11:00 a.m. RSVP here.
Yes, there are 4 essays (but not really). Essay 1 is only 1-2 pages. Essays 2, 3, and 4 are all 1-2 paragraphs each! Attend a workshop and we will guide you through it.
Attending a Workshop Statistically Increases Your Chances!
After you attend a workshop, be sure to share a draft with a study abroad advisor to increase your chances even further. If you bring in your essay sooner, we can even read more than one draft of it.
Meet Megan Chow: Gilman Awardee & Study Abroad Star 🌍✨
Read about Megan's incredible journey studying abroad at Chung-Ang University in South Korea for a semester. As a Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship recipient, she shares her valuable insights through her blog. Megan aims to guide SF State's transfer students, financial aid recipients, those from low-income backgrounds, and first-generation college students. Dive in for tips on planning, supporting, and financing your own epic study abroad journey! 🌏 ✈️
To view her wonderful blog, please click here.
GILMAN DEADLINE: October 10, 2024 (Thursday) @ 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Gilman Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens who receive a Pell Grant.
Attend a Gilman Workshop to gain a competitive chance to receive $4,000 for a semester of studying abroad, $5,000 for a year of studying abroad, or $8,000 for also studying a critical language and/or STEM while abroad. In the workshops, we will be guiding you on how to turn in a successful application with competitive essays.
