The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship is a grant program that enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, thereby gaining skills critical to our national security and economic competitiveness.

The Gilman Scholarship Program is open to U.S. citizen undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university to participate in study and intern abroad programs worldwide and awards up to $5,000 per recepient. You may find more information on the Gilman Scholarship website.

Please utilize the GCC Writing Center to fine-tune your Gilman essay!

If several students apply, a workshop can be scheduled to assist in the application process.

Specific eligibility requirements include:

The Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) was established in 2010 to broaden access to study abroad for underrepresented groups of students. For eligibility criteria and instructions how to apply, please visit the Fund for Education Abroad website. For programs that run a minimum of 28 days.

One scholarship through FEA is the Rainbow Scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded to a deserving LGBTQI student who aims to participate in a high-quality, rigorous education abroad program. This scholarship is made possible by the generous support of a group of international education professionals who are committed to advocating on behalf of LGBTQI students. These professionals counsel international and study abroad LGBTQI students, support their LGBTQI colleagues in the field, and collaborate through groups created with the support of NAFSA and the Forum for Education Abroad.

Apply  HERE.

If you believe you qualify for the California College Promise Grant, you must apply for it before registering for Study Abroad courses.

*Contact the GCC Financial Aid office for more information.*

Recipients receive $2,000 to help finance their international trip that includes an educational or service component. Get details HERE.

• 18-30 years old
• US Citizen
• Financial Need – Current Pell Grant Recipient
• Income level that does not exceed 300% of [year?] federal poverty guidelines
• Reside or attend school in one of the metropolitan areas of Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco/Oakland (Others in other states)
• CHECK DEADLINES DATES ON THEIR WEBSITE.

If you are ready and excited to start planning your trip, but discouraged by a financial roadblock, there is another solution for you. We have teamed up with FundMyTravel, an online platform where you can fundraise for your upcoming travels with us. Create your own unique campaign page, complete a brief profile to build trust, and get sharing to watch the dollars come flying in!

FundMyTravel has a team of dedicated staff who want to help SBCC Study Abroad participants reach their fundraising goals. They can provide tips and insights on the best ways to spread the word and offer sharing tools to get your campaign greater exposure through social media and email. Scroll down to click the button to learn more and get started or use this link:  Fund My Travel