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(40 awards)
Marshall Scholarships
"...a close accord between our two countries
is essential to the good of mankind in this turbulent world of today,
and that is not possible without an intimate understanding of each
other." --General George Marshall
"The Marshall Scholarships provide a wonderful
opportunity for talented young Americans to live and study in the
United Kingdom. The life-long ties that result have played a major
part in enhancing the special relationship between the United Kingdom
and the United States." --Tony Blair, British Prime Minister
The Marshall Scholarships are highly competitive,
full awards for graduate (and occasionally undergraduate) study in
any discipline at any British university.
THE SCHOLARSHIPS
Up to 40 new Marshall Scholarships are awarded
each year. The awards allow recipients with US citizenship to study
for a period of two and in some cases three years at graduate or undergraduate
level at any university in the United Kingdom, in any discipline leading
to the award of a British university degree. Each scholarship comprises:
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a personal allowance for residence and cost of living
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tuition fees
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grants for books, travel in connection with studies,
and other miscellaneous expenses
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travel to and from the United States
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a marriage allowance, where applicable
ELIGIBILITY
To qualify, candidates must:
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be American citizens at time of application
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apply within two years of graduating from their
undergraduate college or university
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have (after freshman year) a grade point average
of at least 3.7 (or A-minus)
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take up their award within three years of graduating
from college in the United States
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not be studying for or hold a British University
degree
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The Scholarships reflect George Marshall's vision of a
close and intimate accord between Britain and the USA based on an intimate
awareness of each other. To achieve this vision of transatlantic understanding,
the Scholarships:
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provide America's future leaders and opinion formers
with the opportunity to study in britain
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enable students of exceptional ability to gain an
understanding of British social and academic values
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establish professional and personal ties offering
reciprocal benefits to the UK and the US
SELECTION PROCESS
Competition for Marshall Scholarships is extremely rigorous.
The selection of Marshall Scholars takes place entirely in the US. Selection
committees in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York,
San Francisco and Washington, DC review applications in their respective
regions, interview candidates and select Scholarship winners.
Candidates are evaluated on academic achievement, leadership
potential, social commitment and communication skills. In November and
December an Advisory Council chaired by the British Ambassador announces
the awards.
Marshall Scholarships are awarded to students from all
backgrounds in any academic discipline. The program strives to promote
a diverse pool of candidates drawn from a wide range of US colleges
and universities. In recent years minority students have won 27 percent
of the Scholarships, while over a third of successful candidates have
come from public universities. In almost equal numbers, students have
pursued UK degrees in the sciences, social sciences, and the arts.
THE UNIVERSITY'S ROLE
A Marshall Scholarship is a highly competitive, merit-based
award and not a financial aid tool. By identifying and preparing potential
Marshall Scholars, colleges and universities have an active and crucial
role to play in the Marshall process. In addition to promoting Marshall
Scholarships and responding to students' questions, successful university
advisory programs often combine a number of functions.
- Early identification and screening of potential candidates, typically
after the freshman year. Working closely with honors programs and
faculty members, advisors can recommend challenging and well-structured
academic programs, arrange internships and assist students in planning
ahead for the selection process
- Advise candidates on their applications during the spring semester
prior to applying
- Establish workshops to assist students in researching British
universities. Marshall coordinators are encouraged to contact the
British Consulates and the British Council in Washington, DC for
further information about this role.
HISTORY OF THE MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM
In 1953, an Act of Parliament established the Marshall
Scholarships program. Named in honor of US Secretary of State George
C. Marshall, the Scholarships are an expression of Britain's gratitude
for economic assistance received through the Marshall Plan after World
War II. The program is funded by the British Foreign and Commonwealth
Office (FCO) and administered on its behalf in the US by the Association
of Commonwealth Universities. Successful candidates are selected by
regional committees at FCO posts in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston,
Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Washington, DC provides administrative
support.
PREVIOUS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
There are over one thousand Marshall Scholars. Prominent
among them are:
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Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer
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Deputy Labor Secretary D. Cameron Findlay
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Former Secretary of the Interior Bruce Babbitt
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Congressman John M. Spratt, Jr. (South Carolina)
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Jeffrey Rosen, Professor of Law, legal commentator
and author The Unwanted Gaze
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Jeff McAllister, TIME magazine's London
bureau chief
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Dan Yergin, author The Prize and Pulitzer
Prize-winning energy expert
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Ray Dolby, inventor of the Dolby sound system
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Tom Friedman, New York Times columnist
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Dr. Nannerl O. Keohane, president, Duke University
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Peter Kramer MD, psychologist and author Listening
to Prozac
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Dr. John Jay Iselin, President, Marconi Foundation
HOW TO APPLY
Application forms and more information ont he program
are available at: www.marshallscholarship.org
Completed applications must be sent to the relevant regional
committee. Candidates may apply in only one region, based either on
their permanent place of residence or where they are studying. The application
deadline is early October for studies beginning the following autumn.
Profiles of British universities, undergraduate and graduate programs,
pre-departure and orientation information and additional information
on likely costs can be found on the British Council's website at www.studyintheuk.org
FURTHER INFORMATION
Additional information is available from:
ATLANTA REGION
[AL, FL, GA, MS, NC, SC, TN, PR, USVI]
British Consulate-General
Georgia Pacific Center, Suite 3400
133 Peachtree Street, NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 954 7708 Tel
(404) 954 7702 Fax
E-mail: Gillian.Cooper@fco.gov.us
BOSTON REGION
[CT (all counties except Fairfield), MA, ME, NH, RI, VT]
British Consulate-General
One Memorial Drive, Suite 1500
Cambridge, MA 02142
(617) 245 4513 Tel
(617) 621 0220 Fax
E-mail: Terri.Evans@fco.gov.uk
CHICAGO REGION
[IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI]
British Consulate-General
The Wrigley Building
400 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1300
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 970 3811 Tel
(312) 970 3852 Fax
E-mail: Caroline.Cracraft@fco.gov.uk
HOUSTON REGION
[AR, CO, LA, NM, OK, TX]
British Consulate-General
Wells Fargo Plaza
1000 Louisiana, Suite 1900
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 659 3205 Tel
(713) 659 7094 Fax
E-mail: Helen.Mann@fco.gov.uk
LOS ANGELES REGION
[AZ, CA (all counties South of San Luis Obispo), HI, NV (Clark County),
UT]
British Consulate-General
1176 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1200
Los Angeles, CA 90025-6538
(310) 996 3028 Tel
(310) 481 2960 Fax
E-mail: Angus.Mackay@fco.gov.uk
NEW YORK REGION
[CT (Fairfield County only), NJ, NY, PA]
British Consulate-General
845 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10022
(212) 745 0252 Tel
(212) 758 5395 Fax
E-mail: Ray.Raymond@fco.gov.uk
SAN FRANCISCO REGION
[AK, CA (all counties North of San Luis Obispo, Bakersfield and all
counties in Nevada except Clark County), ID, MT, OR, WA, WY]
British Consulate-General
1 Sansome Street, Suite 850
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 617 1340 Tel
(415) 434 2018 Fax
E-mail: Emma.Stevenson@fco.gov.uk
WASHINGTON, DC REGION
[DC, DE, MD, VA, WV]
The British Council
British Embassy
3100 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20008-3600
(202) 588 7854 Tel
(202) 588 7918 Fax
E-mail: marshall.scholar@us.britishcouncil.org
www.britishcouncil-usa.org
THE MARSHALL AID COMMEMORATION COMMISSION
Association of Commonwealth Universities
36 Gordon Square
London WC1H OPF
UK
011 44 (0) 20 7380 6700 Tel
011 44 (0) 20 7387 2655 Fax
E-mail: info@marshallscholarship.org
www.marshallscholar.org
