Marshall Scholarship

In 1953, the Marshall Aid Commemoration Act was passed by British Parliament to thank America for its aid after World War II in the development and implementation of the Marshall Plan. This act passed by Parliament commenced the prestigious Marshall Scholarship. This scholarship offers post graduate Americans the opportunity to study in the United Kingdom, at any college or university. The purpose of the scholarship is to teach Americans about Britain, and to reinforce the bond between Britain and America. The Marshall Scholarship is an extremely competitive award and is only granted to forty scholars per year. It is essential that the GPA of applicants is at least 3.7, and they must have a bachelor's degree earned outside of the United Kingdom. It should also be apparent that the applicants have a well thought out academic and career plan with a practical objective. Recipients of a Marshall Scholarship will study for two years in the United Kingdom, and have the choice of attending a different school each year. Certain schools will extend the scholarship one more year for students earning specific degrees. Full tuition and fees are covered by the scholarship, as well as living expenses, travel, and research.

To apply for a Marshall Scholarship, applicants must receive an endorsement from their undergraduate school and submit their application online. Interviews will be held and finalists will be selected in the British Embassy and Consulate Regions of the United States. The official announcement and offering of the scholarship in writing will be made less than two weeks after the interviews.