Mitchell Scholarship
In March 2024, the program announced the decision to pause the selection of future classes of George J. Mitchell Scholars. Full information about this decision may be found here.
Who Can Apply: US Citizens - Seniors, Recent Grads (under the age of 30 at the time of application) – GPA of 3.7 or higher recommended
IMPORTANT: All candidates for Mitchell Scholarships must be nominated by their college or university. Please contact the National Scholarships Office for information about the University of Maryland nomination process. Preparing a strong application takes time and planning, so it pays to begin the process as early as possible.
Description: The George J. Mitchell Scholarship is a national competitive fellowship sponsored by the US-Ireland Alliance. The Mitchell Scholarship, named to honor the former U.S. Senator’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 public service and community. Applicants are judged on three criteria: academic excellence, leadership, and a sustained commitment to service and community.
Twelve Mitchell Scholars between the ages of 18 and 30 are chosen annually for one year of postgraduate study in any discipline offered by institutions of higher learning in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Award Amount: The Mitchell Scholarship provides for costs of tuition, housing, living expenses, and international travel.
Duration: One academic year.
Campus Deadline: August 14 to be considered for campus nomination
National Deadline: September 28, 2023
Program Preferences: The Mitchell Scholarship looks for persuasive, documented evidence of significant achievement in three areas: academic, leadership, and commitment to community and service. All three areas are important.
It is important that applicants spend sufficient time examining the various programs at the different Irish/Northern Ireland universities in order to determine which programs they are most interested in and qualified for