Are you motivated to make a real difference in the world? Do you have an outstanding record of academic and research accomplishment? Do you have exceptional public service and leadership experiences? Do you have a strong, focused interest in graduate studies?
If you think you may have these strengths and aims, and would like to learn more about competing for a chance to spend 1 or 2 years studying at a major university in the United Kingdom (Rhodes, Marshall, Churchill, Gates) or Ireland (Mitchell), contact Francis DuVinage at duvinage@umd.edu for an individual appointment to learn more about these scholarships. Students and recent alumni in ANY CLASS YEAR OR MAJOR are welcome to be in touch. See eligibility details below.
Maryland students and alumni have won 18 prestigious UK awards in the past 11 years!
You can visit the Rhodes website here - the Marshall website here - the Gates-Cambridge website here - the Churchill website here - and the Mitchell website here.
ELIGIBILITY: For the Marshall, Gates, Churchill, and Mitchell programs, you must be a US citizen; Permanent residents and DACA students are eligible for Rhodes Scholarships; you must be a current Junior, graduating Senior, or recent graduate; a GPA of 3.7 or significantly higher is required for Marshall, and strongly recommended for all other programs. UMD Nomination is REQUIRED for all programs, except for the Gates-Cambridge Scholarship.
NOMINATION PROCESS: To apply for a Rhodes, Marshall, Churchill, or Mitchell scholarship you MUST be nominated by the UK/Ireland Post-Graduate Fellowships Committee of the University of Maryland, College Park. Details of the nomination application requirements are available from the National Scholarships Office. The deadline to apply for UMD nomination is August 1.
National Scholarships Office: http://www.scholarships.umd.edu