George J. Mitchell Scholarship

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About                  
A nationally competitive fellowship sponsored by the U.S.-Ireland Alliance, named for the former U.S. Senator who served as Chairman of the peace negotiations in Northern Ireland in the late 1990s.

Award                
Tuition, housing, a living stipend, an international travel stipend, and transportation to/from Ireland/Northern Ireland. (No allowance for spouses.)    

Time                     
1 year of postgraduate study in any discipline offered by institutions of higher learning in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
 
Number               
12 scholars between the ages of 18-29 chosen annually.

Who’s Eligible
U.S. citizens at least 18, but not over 30 at time of application, with a bachelor's degree completed before study in Ireland begins.

Selection  Process
Competitive. Only 20 finalists, and 12 winners each year. Candidates judged on academic excellence & intellectual distinction, an outstanding record of leadership, and a sustained commitment to service & community. Because of the limited number of awards, the committee only interviews those candidates who are committed to the Mitchell if chosen as finalists.

Pre-Application Process           
OES Pre-application due late March. Applicants will undergo a campus screening process prior to submitting the official application to the U.S.-Ireland Alliance. Click here for pre-application form. NOTE: you will need the latest version of Adobe Reader to use this form.

Application Process
Application due early  October.  Official application includes institutional endorsement, 5 letters of recommendation, and a personal statement. Followed by a two-part interview process, semi-finals and finals.

Campus Contact
 Office of External Scholarships, F101 Melrose Hall, (865)974-7825.  Call or email to schedule appointment early in the Spring semester.

Official Website           
http://www.us-irelandalliance.org/wmspage.cfm?parm1=34