Scholarship Details
Mitchell Scholarship
Application Deadline:
3/20/2024
Requirements:
junior, senior or beyond
Purpose:
The Mitchell Scholars Program, named to honor former US Senator George Mitchell’s pivotal contribution to the Northern Ireland peace process, is designed to introduce and connect generations of future American leaders to the island of Ireland while recognizing and fostering intellectual achievement, leadership, and a commitment to community and public service. The Scholarship offers one year of study in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Eligibility:
Eligibility:
U.S. citizen
Senior or recent alumni
Between 18 and 29 years old
3.7 GPA or higher (3.8 or higher, highly recommended)
Demonstrate leadership potential
Terms of Award:
Full Year Award or more
Given that the university is required to nominate its candidates, there is an office application deadline and a campus evaluation process.
To be considered for University nomination, you must submit the materials listed above to our office via InfoReady. Afterward, you will be notified if you've been nominated or not. Nominees will spend the summer working on the application materials required by the Mitchell Scholarship Program.
Please Submit:
Application Materials:
One essay (750 -1000 words) indicating your academic and other relevant interests, including a brief statement matching current academic background to proposed course of study
Indication of scholarship(s) for which you wish to be nominated
Two letters of recommendation addressed to the campus evaluation committee
List of additional letter writers and brief descriptions of the contexts in which you know each
6-8 additional writers for Rhodes
3-5 additional writers for Marshall, Mitchell and Churchill
Curriculum vitae or resume
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