Workshops

Gilman Scholarship Application Workshop 

The Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship offers up to $5,000 towards study abroad programs for Pell Grant eligible students. This scholarship also provides students with non-competitive eligibility (NCE)  for jobs with the U.S. Federal Government! OCC students consistently are awarded this scholarship. OCC was named a Top Producing School in 2018. Read the Coast Report article. Don't let this one pass you by! 

The Gilman application also requires a follow on service project. View the videos for more information on the program, application process and tips on writing competitive essays.

Watch the video of the last Gilman Workshop:

The Gilman McCain Scholarship offers up to $5000.00 towards study abroad programs for dependents of active Military service members who are receiving federal financial aid. If you qualify for this, you may still apply for the Gilman scholarship also, but you can only receive one or the other. 

Gilman Partnership Scholarships - There are additional Gilman scholarships available through partnerships to France, New Zealand, Wales, & Portugal!

Faculty Information Sessions:

2025 Spanish Language Program in Madrid 

 Please contact Professor Sherman-Falcioni for information. 

Via Zoom (email jshermanfalcioni@occ.cccd.edu for Zoom links):