U.S. Department of State’s Gilman-McCain Scholarship, Fall 2026
Brief Description
The
U.S. Department of State’s Gilman-McCain Scholarship, Fall 2026 is a congressionally funded initiative administered by the
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State. Named after the late senator John S. McCain from Arizona, this prestigious program provides
$5,000 awards to support child and spousal dependents of active or activated United States military personnel. If you are an undergraduate student looking to expand your education globally, this
study abroad scholarship offers vital financial backing for credit-bearing international study or internship programs. Whether you plan to travel during the upcoming January term, spring, summer, or the 2027, 2028 academic year, your path to international experience is well within reach.
Name of Host Institution
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the
U.S. Department of StateRequirements/Eligibility Criteria
- Be a citizen or national of the United States
- Be an undergraduate student in good standing at an accredited institution of higher education in the United States, including both two-year and four-year institutions
- Be a dependent (child or spouse) of active or activated United States military personnel during the time of application across eligible branches, including the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, Space Force, NOAA Commissioned Corps, and USPHS Commissioned Corps
- Be a recipient of Title IV federal financial aid during the application period or provide proof of receiving it during your study abroad program or internship
- Be in the process of applying to, or accepted into, a credit-bearing study abroad or internship program located in a country with an overall Travel Advisory Level 1 or 2
Deadline
The application deadline is
October 1, 2026, for programs starting between December 1, 2026, and October 31, 2027.
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Q: Who qualifies as an eligible military dependent for this scholarship?
Child and spousal dependents of active or activated U.S. military personnel from eligible branches, such as the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Space Force, NOAA, and USPHS Commissioned Corps, qualify to apply.
Q: What is the exact funding amount provided to recipients?
Recipients are awarded $5,000 to be used toward the costs of their credit-bearing study abroad or international internship programs.
Q: What travel advisory levels are permitted for study abroad locations?
Programs must be located in a country or area with an overall Travel Advisory Level 1 or 2 according to the U.S. Department of State’s Travel Advisory System.
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