The George J. Mitchell Scholarship is a prestigious scholarship program that provides funding for American students to pursue a year of postgraduate study in Ireland. The scholarship program was created in 1998 and is named after George J. Mitchell, who served as a US Senator and played a key role in the Northern Ireland peace process.
This scholarship covers tuition, housing, a living expenses stipend, and an international travel stipend for one year of study in Ireland. In addition, scholars participate in leadership development programming and have opportunities to engage with Irish culture and society.
The application process for the George J. Mitchell Scholarship typically opens in the late summer, and the deadline to apply is usually in the fall. Finalists are invited to participate in an interview with the selection committee.