United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland Scholarships Rhodes, Marshall, and Mitchell Scholarships These opportunities are awarded to talented young students who exhibit not only outstanding scholarly achievement, but also exceptional character, commitment to service, and potential for leadership in their chosen field. Award Information British Marshall Scholarship Covers one or two years of study at a university in the United Kingdom. Scholarships are awarded to seniors, graduate students, and alumni who graduated after April 2013 and are citizens of the United States. A cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.7 is required. George J. Mitchell Scholarship Allows students who are U.S. citizens, aged 18 or over but not yet 30, to pursue one year of graduate study in any field at universities in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Prospective scholars must have a demonstrated record of intellectual distinction, leadership, and extra-curricular activity, as well as personal characteristics of honesty, integrity, fairness, and unselfish service to others, which indicates a potential for future leadership and contribution to society. Rhodes Scholarship Covers two or three years of study at the University of Oxford. Scholarships are awarded to seniors, graduate students, and alumni who are at least 18 years of age but not yet 24. Candidates must be citizens of one or the following countries or regions: Australia, Bermuda, Canada, Commonwealth Caribbean, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Singapore, South Africa, Uganda, United States, Zambia, or Zimbabwe. Pre-Application Process Applicant must submit the following items: 1. Completed application form (if handwritten, please print legibly) with signature 2. Short answer essays 3. A current Curriculum Vitae (CV) 4. A current transcript Note for potential Rhodes and Mitchell applicants Applicants are prohibited from editorial review of and assistance with the essay. Students will be required to certify this as follows: “I attest that this essay is my own work and is wholly truthful. Neither it nor any earlier draft has been edited by anyone other than me, nor has anyone else reviewed it to provide me with suggestions to improve it. I understand that any such editing or review would disqualify my application.” This prohibition includes assistance from peers, advisors, faculty members, mentors, and fellowship advisors. Application Deadline Completed pre-applications are due by June 15, 2015 and can be submitted via mail to the address listed below or via email to [email protected]. Office of the Provost c/o Fellowships and Scholarships One Silber Way, 8th floor Boston, Massachusetts 02215 Rhodes, Marshall, and Mitchell Indication of Intent Fall 2015 Application Cycle Personal Information Last Name: First Name: Middle Initial: Permanent Address Street: City: State: Zip: Telephone #: Email: Academic Information BU ID#: School/College: Cumulative GPA: Major: Minor: Advisor: Graduation Date: Intended Scholarship Applications (check all that you are considering) Rhodes Scholarship (Intended Program of Study) British Marshall (Intended Institution(s) and Programme(s) of Study) George Mitchell (Intended Institution and Program of Study) Statements Please submit short essays answering the following questions (500 word maximum for each): 1) Why do you want to study in the UK or Ireland? 2) What are your professional aspirations? What issues, needs, or problems do you hope to address? Specify how your academic program and graduate education plans will assist you in achieving your goals. 3) Please describe any previous or current research experience. Include the length and duration of your work, organization and departments where the research took place, who advised your work, and presentations or publications of the results. 4) Describe one specific example of your leadership. Please include details on your role with the activity and the impact of your involvement. 5) Please tell us why the specific UK/Ireland graduate program(s) listed above are of interest to you. Include a brief description of the degree program and indicate any specific faculty or researchers with whom you would like to work. Also explain why you have chosen the particular institution(s). (optional) 6) Please share any additional personal or educational information which may be relevant to your candidacy for a UK/Ireland nomination. Curriculum Vitae Please include a current Curriculum Vitae (CV) including academic and extracurricular involvement. Statement of Accuracy I hereby affirm that all the above stated information provided by me is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Signature of Applicant: Date: .