Website 

http://www.marshallscholarship.org

Award Details 

Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study a degree in the United Kingdom in a system of higher education recognized for its excellence.  Founded by a 1953 Act of Parliament, Marshall Scholarships are mainly funded by the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office and commemorate the humane ideals of the Marshall Plan conceived by General George C. Marshall.  They express the continuing gratitude of the British people to their American counterparts. 

The objectives of the Marshall Scholarships are to:

  • Enable intellectually distinguished young Americans to study in the UK 
  • Help Scholars gain an understanding and appreciation of contemporary Britain 
  • Contribute to the advancement of knowledge in science, technology, the humanities, social sciences, and the creative arts at Britain's centers of academic excellence. 
  • Motivate Scholars to act as ambassadors from the USA to the UK and vice versa throughout their lives, thus strengthening British American understanding. 
  • Promote the personal and academic fulfillment of each Scholar 

Need help choosing a course of study in the UK? Please visit this helpful resource: Postgraduate Study in the UK.

Video: Marshall Scholarship Alumni Panel Discussion, May 4, 2021 

Eligibility 

In appointing Scholars, the selection committee will look for candidates who have the potential to excel as scholars, as leaders, and as contributors to improved UK-US understanding. Assessment will be based on academic merit (3.7-4.0 average GPA), leadership potential, and ambassadorial potential. For more information, please visit Criteria. 

Application Timeline 

The Marshall Scholarship application requires a university interview and endorsement letter. Please contact LeAnn Adam to discuss your interest in applying. 

Timeline: 

Application opens: Late Spring, 2024
OSU Campus Deadline: August 19, 2024
OSU Campus Interview: September, 2024
Marshall National Deadline: September tbd, 2024
Marshall Finalist Interviews: Wednesday and Thursday before Thanksgiving 

OSU Contact 

LeAnn Adam 
Director, OSU National and Global Scholarships Advising 
[email protected]