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The George J. Mitchell Scholarship

The George J. Mitchell Scholarship

Applicable For:

Graduate Students

Max Award Amount:

$27,000

Application Deadline:

30/09/2023
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About This Scholarship

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.

Eligibility Criteria For The George J. Mitchell Scholarship

The George J. Mitchell Scholarship is a scholarship program that supports U.S. citizens who are interested in pursuing a year of postgraduate study at institutions of higher education in Ireland or Northern Ireland. The eligibility criteria for the scholarship are as follows:

  • U.S. Citizenship: All the applicants must be U.S. citizens at the time of application.
  • Age: Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 30 years old at the time of application.
  • Education: Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the U.S. before the start of the scholarship period.
  • Academic Performance: Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Leadership and Service: Applicants must have a record of leadership and service in their communities or on their college campuses.

Other Requirements: Applicants may be required to provide additional information, such as letters of recommendation, transcripts, and a personal essay, depending on the specific scholarship for which they are applying.

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