The Marshall Scholarship funds one or two years of post-bachelor study at any college or university in the United Kingdom (England, Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland). It was created by the British government in 1953 to commemorate the Marshall Plan. The program is intended to encourage future American leaders to be personal ambassadors to the U.K. The award covers all reasonable educational costs, a personal allowance for living expenses, and travel costs to and from the United States.
The Marshall Scholarship has a campus process and requires a UC Santa Cruz campus endorsement. Therefore, you need to be aware of two deadlines: a campus deadline and a national deadline. The campus deadline is typically in early August and the national deadline typically in early October. The application process is lengthy and requires many months of preparation.
Eligibility requirements
- U.S. citizen
- Graduation date between April 2019 – October 2022
- Minimum 3.7 GPA
Selection Criteria
Candidates must combine outstanding academic ability with the capacity to play an active role in a U.K. university, and have the potential to make significant contributions to their communities and fields of study. Applicants should also display strong motivation and seriousness of purpose through their focused presentation of (and preparation for) a feasible academic program.
Marshall Application Instructions
Marshall applicants are strongly encouraged to make an individual advising appointment with Gabi Schmiegel, the Marshall scholarship campus representative, early in the process.