Students seeking a rich international experience that combines real-world work experience in Ireland with an exciting overview of Irish history and culture are encouraged to apply for this opportunity. Award recipients will spend 8 weeks in Dublin, Ireland, focusing on social change, freedom, equality, social justice, and economic mobility. First, second or third-year students with a GPA of 3.0+ who are Pell Grant eligible are welcome to apply. Applications are due on November 29, 2024. Learn more, register for an information session (Nov. 13 or 21) and apply on the Douglass-O’Connell website.
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Ellison Scholars Program for Science, Technology and Engineering Students – Application Deadline, September 30, 2024
Ever wanted to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering while working on groundbreaking projects? The Ellison Scholars program offers fully funded DPhil (PhD) scholarships to the University of Oxford, at the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT). This program offers full support in for student studies and an opportunity to collaborate in cutting-edge facilities to drive innovation forward. Learn more about applying and eligibility at the Ellison Scholars web site.
Truman and Marshall Scholarship Information Session on April 17(noon ET); sign up below!
Here’s a new online information session organized by the Truman and Marshall Scholarship foundations: Post-Graduate National Scholarship Opportunities – Information Session for Prospective Candidates
Date: 17th April 2024
Time: 12pm-1pm ET
Panel: Josh Stanton (Head of Strategic Communications and Public Diplomacy – British Embassy), Haley Addison (Manager – MACC), Megan Friddle (President – NAFA), Dr Terry Babcock (Truman – Executive Secretary), Tara Yglesias (Truman – Deputy Executive Secretary).
Sign up link: https://forms.gle/wBiSe4BDLAqbzPSc8
Created by Congress in 1975, the Truman Scholarship provides funding and support to aspiring leaders pursuing careers in public service. Over 3,500 Truman Scholars have gone on to successful careers in public service, serving in government and the military, transforming non-profits, and organizing for change in local communities.
The British Government-funded Marshall Scholarship allows up to 50 high-achieving American undergraduates each year to pursue fully-funded graduate study at any university in the UK in any academic topic. With multiple degree options and funded research and travel opportunities within the United Kingdom, the Marshall Scholarship provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunityto secure a postgraduate degree at one of the UK’s world-renowned academic institutions.
Representatives from both scholarships will shed light on the benefits offered by both scholarships and offer tips on navigating the application process. See go/truman and go/marshall to learn more about eligibility and how to apply through Middlebury.
Graduate Study in World Development Studies at University of Sussex, UK–June 19th
UK University Partner: University of Sussex
Location: Register here to receive a link to the session – REGISTER HERE
Date: Monday, 19 June 2023
Time: 5:00pm BST
Proposed topic: “The University of Sussex welcomes you for an exciting evening. We will be joined by Dr Rebecca Prentice, a Reader in Anthropology and International Development at Sussex’s School of Global Studies, for a lecture discussing ‘What is Poverty’. The session will give expose you to the main themes within academic learnings on poverty, how we teach at Sussex and why we have been ranked 1st in the World for Development Studies for seven consecutive years. We will also be joined by Marshall scholar alumni, and Kasia Symons (International Officer, North America) will host the session. We look forward to seeing you there!”.
*The session will be recorded for those who are unable to attend and added to our website here.
In general, the sessions will be 45 minutes – 60 minutes long and will be held Mondays (or Tuesdays if Monday is a bank holiday) at 5:00pm GMT or BST. The topic and structure of the sessions will be determined by each partner university but might include a presentation, mini lecture or a student panel.
Marshall Mondays: Upcoming Session with Cambridge University (April 17)
The Marshall Scholarship offers a series of Monday sessions in the spring with different UK universities. Sessions are recorded. To access the recent session with Durham University and others, please visit our website. Next up:
UK University Partner: University of Cambridge
Location: Register here to receive a link to the session – REGISTER HERE
Date: Monday, 17th April 2023
Time: 5:00pm BST
Proposed topic: Discover more about Postgraduate opportunities Cambridge. In this session, we’ll introduce the University of Cambridge and what it’s like to live and study at one of the UKs most historic universities. We’ll cover the key stages of applying and hear from a current student. There will also be opportunity for Q&As as part of the webinar.
*The session will be recorded for those who are unable to attend.
In general, the sessions will be 45 minutes – 60 minutes long and will be held Mondays (or Tuesdays if Monday is a bank holiday) at 5:00pm GMT or BST. The topic and structure of the sessions will be determined by each partner university but might include a presentation, mini lecture or a student panel.