Overview

The Marshall Scholarship is one of the most prestigious academic scholarships for American students, offering them the opportunity to pursue graduate studies in the United Kingdom. Established in 1953, it honours the legacy of the Marshall Plan, recognising the lasting friendship between the UK and the United States. Each year, around 40 to 50 scholars are selected, though the number can vary based on funding.

The Marshall Scholarship supports talented, academically outstanding US citizens to study at any university in the UK. Unlike other scholarships which may limit options to certain institutions, Marshall Scholars have the freedom to choose from any recognised UK university, whether they wish to pursue one-year or two-year postgraduate degrees in any discipline.

Who Can Apply?

• Be citizens of the United States of America (at the time they apply for a scholarship);
• (By the time they take up their scholarship i.e. September 2025) hold their first undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the United States;
• Have obtained a grade point average of not less than 3.7 on their undergraduate degree at the time of application. We do not accept rounded GPA's.
• Have graduated from their first undergraduate college or university after April 2022.
• Not have studied for, or hold a degree or degree-equivalent qualification from a British University or GCSE or A Levels taken at school in the UK.

Application Procedure

Candidates are responsible for completing the online application form and submitting it through the system to their undergraduate institution. The institution will then ensure that the application is complete and make a decision whether they wish to endorse the application or not. If the Institution elects to endorse the application, they will add a letter of endorsement on behalf of the candidate and will then submit it through the system to the appropriate regional committee. Candidates are advised to contact their undergraduate institution as soon as possible if they are considering applying for a Marshall Scholarship.

What Financial Support is Available?

• University fees
• cost of living expenses
• annual book grant, thesis grant
• research and daily travel grants
• fares to and from the United States and, where applicable, a contribution towards the support of a dependent spouse.

For More Information

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