The Marshall Scholarship, one of the most competitive and prestigious awards, 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. Marshall Scholars may pursue either a second bachelor's or a graduate degree. The award covers all reasonable educational costs, a personal allowance for living expenses, and travel costs to and from the United States. Approximately 40 scholarships are awarded each year. Of the 40 awarded in 2012, up to 8 will be one year scholarships)
Eligibility requirements
- U.S. citizen
- Graduation date between April 2009 - October 2012
- Minimum 3.7 GPA
Selection Criteria
Selectors look for candidates who combine outstanding academic ability with the capacity to play an active role in a U.K. university, and who have 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.
Application requirements
Applicants must submit the following:
- A completed on-line application form available from the Marshall scholarship website. Applicants must submit a print out of the completed on-line application.
- Ttranscripts from all colleges and universities you have attended.
- Four letters of recommendation (at least two must be from persons with whom the applicant has done academic work at a college or university)
Applicants should schedule an advising appointment with Alicia Hayes early in the application process.
Applications must be endorsed by UC Berkeley before they can be submitted to the British Consulate. In the endorsement process, the campus selection committee reviews application materials, conducts interviews, and selects Berkeley's nominees.
Tips on applying
Marshall applicants should make an individual advising appointment with Alicia Hayes, the Marshall scholarship campus representative. For more information, contactScholarship Connection
- 2012 Marshall Scholarship Campus Application Instructions (Now Available!)
- Official Marshall Scholarship website
- 2006-2007 UC Berkeley Marshall Scholarship winner
