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For information about eligibility and qualifications, visit https://jqas.org/the-marcellus-policy-fellowship/

For information about application procedures and selection criteria, visit https://jqas.org/the-marcellus-policy-fellowship/

The application deadline is typically in January. Check the official website for details.

• Candidates must be U.S. citizens.
• Candidates must have a cumulative GPA of 3.7 or higher.
• Candidates must have graduated from their undergraduate university by the time they take up their scholarship in the UK
• Not have studied for, or hold a degree or degree-equivalent qualification from a British University or GCSE or A Levels taken at school in the UK.

Applications are submitted online and require:

• Statement describing academic and other interests and pursuits
• Outline of proposed studies in the UK
• Four letters of recommendation. The first of these should be designated the Preferred Recommender and this recommender should have supervised your college or university training. At least two recommendations must be provided by academics. At least three of these recommenders should be in the United States.
• Letter of institutional endorsement
• Official college transcripts (1 original and 5 copies)

Candidates are evaluated on the following criteria:

• Academic merit
• Leadership potential
• Ambassadorial potential

A strong application is one that demonstrates that the choice of institution has been carefully considered and justification given on why that particular place is the best for that course. Preference will be given to candidates who combine high academic ability with the capacity to play an active part in the life of the UK university they attend, and to those who display a potential to make a significant contribution to their own society.

In appointing Scholars the selectors will look for candidates who have the potential to excel as scholars, as leaders and as contributors to improved UK-US understanding. 

Applications require an institutional endorsement; materials are due to the Office of Distinguished Fellowships by August 15. Final application materials are due to Marshall online by September. (Transcripts must be mailed to arrive at the regional center by that date and marked with ID code provided.) Applications will be received and reviewed at eight regional centers in the United States. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews in early November. The final selection will be announced shortly after the interviews.

For information regarding eligibility and qualification, see https://mccallmacbainscholars.org/apply/

For details about application procedures and selection criteria, visit https://mccallmacbainscholars.org/apply/

The application typically opens in June.

To learn more about the timeline, visit: https://mccallmacbainscholars.org/apply/.

• Candidates must be U.S. citizens. 

• Candidates must be between 18 and 30 on October 1 of the year in which they apply. 

• Candidates must complete a bachelor’s degree before beginning study as a Mitchell Scholar. 

• The application consists of five sections: Personal Information; Education and Employment; Registration of Recommenders/Institutional Endorser; Awards and Activities; and Personal Statement. All materials must be submitted online; the following supplemental materials are required: 

• 1000-word personal essay 

• Five letters of recommendation (Three letters must be academic) 

• Institutional endorsement (if a full-time student at the time of application) 

• Academic transcripts 

• Proof of US citizenship 

• Photograph 

• Mitchell candidates are judged on three criteria: 

• Academic excellence and intellectual distinction. Although the Scholarship program does not require a minimum GPA, it is understood that a prospective candidate must have the academic ability and preparation to succeed in a postgraduate program. 

• An outstanding record of leadership which may be evidenced through a variety of activities and accomplishments. 

• A record of and sustained commitment to service and community, on campus, locally, nationally, or internationally. 

• Successful applicants will have a clearly articulated reason for studying in Ireland and a solid understanding of the research they will do in a specific graduate program. 

• Applications require an institutional endorsement; materials are due to the Office of Distinguished Fellowship by August 15, 2023. All application materials are due to Mitchell online by September 28, 2023 by 5 pm ET. Twenty finalists will be invited to Washington, DC during the third weekend in November for interviews with the Selection Committee. Twelve candidates will be selected to become Mitchell Scholars.