Marshall Scholarships ordinarily provide for two years of post-baccalaureate study at any participating university in the United Kingdom, with the possibility of a third year for students continuing for a doctorate. In special circumstances, students may apply for a one-year scholarship only.  There are few restrictions as to field of study, but applicants must be academically prepared to undertake their proposed course. 

There are three main criteria for selection:

• academic merit (a GPA of 3.7 or better is required),
• leadership potential, and
• ambassadorial potential.

Applicants must be citizens of the U.S. and either be graduating seniors or alumni who have graduated within the past two years.

Visit www.marshallscholarship.org for more information about the Scholarships.

To discuss your potential as a candidate and learn more about Columbia’s nomination process, please stop by fellowships drop-in hours in the Office of Global Programs, 606 Kent Hall, between 2 and 4 p.m. on any Tuesday, Wednesday, or Friday.

Columbia candidates should submit a Preliminary Application for scholarship nomination by Monday, April 9. 

A brief PowerPoint presentation about the Marshall Scholarships is also available with the Preliminary Application download.