Spelman College Named a Gilman Program 25th Anniversary Top Producing Institution

The Gilman Program 25th Anniversary Campaign Recognizes U.S. Colleges and Universities that Have Supported the Most Gilman Scholars from 2001-2025

ATLANTA (March 12, 2026) -- Spelman College has been recognized among the top 25 HBCU institutions producing Gilman Scholars across the 25-year history of the program. This achievement highlights Spelman as a national leader in supporting students to be competitive, successful applicants and recipients of Gilman Program scholarships.

The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program provides merit-based scholarships to students with high financial need to study or intern abroad for academic credit. This year, the Program is celebrating its 25th anniversary of supporting American students to learn critical career skills that support our economic competitiveness and security by studying abroad.

It is an immense honor to be recognized as a Gilman Program 25th Anniversary Top Producing Institution. Participation in the Gilman Program empowers our students to broaden their academic horizons and thrive as engaged global citizens,” said Spelman Interim President and Chair Emerita Rosalind “Roz” Brewer, C’84. “This recognition reflects Spelman’s deep commitment to expanding access to international experiences that prepare our students for the evolving global workforce and support their development into well-rounded professionals.”

Spelman has a long, successful track record with the Gilman Scholar program, having produced over 250 Gilman Scholars since 2002. The Gilman Program has been able to effectively contribute to Spelman students’ academic journeys by expanding access to global learning opportunities.

The Gilman Program is a program of the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and supported in its implementation by the Institute of International Education (IIE). Last year in the IIE’s Open Doors Report, Spelman was recognized as No. 17 among the top 40 U.S. baccalaureate institutions for sending the highest number of students abroad. The College was also ranked No. 7 among the top 20 U.S. baccalaureate institutions sending students abroad on short-term programs, jumping three spots from No. 10 the previous year.