AWARD: The British Marshall Scholarships are an expression of Britain's gratitude for economic assistance received through the Marshall plan after World War II. Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study for a degree in the United Kingdom. Up to 40 Scholars are selected each year to study at graduate level at a UK institution in any field of study. Each scholarship is held for two years. The scholarship covers: university fees, cost of living expenses, annual book grant, thesis grant, research and daily travel grants, fares to and from the United States and, where applicable, a contribution towards the support of a dependent spouse.

ELIGIBILITY:

• A candidate must be a United States citizen who (at the time they take up their Scholarship) holds a first degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the United States with a minimum GPA of 3.7;
• To qualify for awards tenable from October 2013, candidates must have graduated from their undergraduate college or university after April 2010.

APPLICATION:

The application is available on-line at www.marshallscholarship.org and consists of:

• Application Form;
• 1,000 word statement on your academic and other interests/pursuits;
• 500 word statement on your proposed academic program, giving reasons for choice of course and preferred university;
• Academic transcript(s);
• List of college activities/honors (prizes, scholarships, offices held, athletic record, extracurricular interests and substantial activities with dates);
• Four letters of recommendation.

Learn more about the Marshall Scholarship at the above web page, by visiting the Academic Advising office, or by contacting the faculty liaison.