Award amount$5,000; Up to $5,000; STEM Supplemental Award up to $1,000; Supplemental Critical Need Language Award up to $3,000
Last checkedJun 24, 2026
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Guide to Non-Competitive Eligibility for Gilman Alumni
Guide explaining Non-Competitive Eligibility (NCE) for Gilman Scholarship alumni, detailing how to prove, indicate, and leverage NCE for federal job applications.
Alumni of the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program.; Completed Gilman Program after November 2015.; NCE hiring status applies to civil service jobs across the federal government.; NCE status cannot be applied toward positions with state/local governments or the United States Foreign Service.
Requirements
Must meet qualifications standards and additional requirements for the job.; Background investigation may be required.; Extension of NCE requires military service, further study, or agency-approved activity.
Application materials
Certificate of Achievement verifying NCE status.; Resume highlighting NCE status.; Cover letter explaining NCE status.; Supplemental application documents for USAJOBS.
How to apply
Indicate NCE status on resume and in cover letters.; Upload Certificate of Achievement as supplemental document.; Indicate 'Peace Corps & AmeriCorps VISTA' as a hiring path on USAJOBS.; Look for NCE jobs on USAJOBS and RPCV career webpages.; Network with federal employees and hiring managers.
Documents
Certificate of Achievement
Contact
gilmanscholars@iie.org (for programs completed Nov 2015-Dec 2021); ExchangeNCE@state.gov (U.S. Department of State Help Desk)
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