Overview and Introduction
Founded by a 1953 Act of Parliament, and named in honor of US Secretary of State George C. Marshall, the Marshall Scholarship commemorates the humane ideals of the Marshall Plan and they express the continuing gratitude of the British people to their American counterparts.
Up to forty Scholars are selected each year to study at the graduate level at an UK institution in any field of study.
The scholarship provides full cost of attendance for 1-2 years of graduate study. Scholars typically pursue one or two 1-year or 2-year Master’s degrees. It may be extended to a third year, but not beyond.
Scholars are selected for their academic merit, leadership potential, and ambassadorial potential. Prospective applicants should plan to apply the year before their intended date of study.
Eligibility:
- Citizenship: A citizen of the United States.
- Academics: Minimum GPA of 3.7
- Degree: Completion of a bachelor’s degree by September 1st in the first year of the scholarship.
Application Deadlines
- U-M Deadline: August 19th, 2024 at 12:00pm
- National Deadline: Late September/Early October
- Endorsement: U-M Nomination is Required. Learn more about ONSF and the nomination process.
Instructions for Prospective Applicants
- Join the UK Scholarships Canvas site for an overview of the application, program requirements, additional advising information, and more. All U-M applicants must register with ONSF via the Canvas site in order to be eligible to apply for U-M nomination to the Marshall Scholarship.
Application Summary
- Three letters of recommendation
- Proposed Academic Program (500 words)
- Post-Scholarship Plans (150 words)
- Leadership short-answer essay (500 words)
- Ambassador Potential short-answer essay (500 words)
- Personal Statement (750 words)
- Two-page Resume
- Official transcript(s)
- U-M class ranking
