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Marshall Scholarship Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study for 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 Foreign and Commonwealth Office and commemorate the humane ideals of the Marshall Plan conceived by General George C Marshall. As a Marshall Scholarship is intended to give the holder an opportunity to see as much as possible of the United Kingdom, meet its people and observe its institutions, Scholars should be prepared to spend a reasonable proportion of their vacation time in the country. www.mercer.edu /nfs/Marshall.htm   (946 words)

Scholarship - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Scholarship is the pursuit of academic research, whether in the arts and humanities or sciences, and in all such fields means deep mastery of a subject, often through study at institutions of higher education. A scholarship is also an award of access to such an institution, or a financial aid award for an individual student scholar, for the purpose of furthering their education. Scholarships are awarded based on a range of criteria which usually reflect the values and purposes of the donor or founder of the award. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Scholarship   (870 words)

MIT Scholarships and Fellowships: Marshall Scholarships The Marshall Scholarship Program was established by the British government in 1953 as its official gesture of thanks to the U.S. for its assistance in recovering from World War II. Marshall Scholarships are awarded annually to approximately 40 U.S. citizens for two years of undergraduate (second undergraduate degree) or graduate study (with the possibility of a third year) in any discipline at any university in the United Kingdom. Marshall Scholarships are extremely competitive and are awarded on a regional basis. web.mit.edu /scholarships/details/marshall.htm   (1081 words)

Marshall University - Office of Student Services The student(s) shall serve in the capacity of undergraduate research assistance to an eminent professor in Bio Tech, or its successor. The scholarship carries a $1000 award each year for three years (6 semesters) for undergraduate students, or two years (4 semesters) for graduate students. Students receiving the scholarship are required to participate in an educational experience at the Huntington Museum of Art Plant Conservatory. www.marshall.edu /COSStudentServices/scholarships.asp   (867 words)

Marshall Scholarship At least 40 Marshall Scholarships are given annually for two years of study in a degree program at any British university. According to the Marshall Commemoration Commission, the criterion for selection of Scholars is "distinction of intellect and character as evidenced both by their scholastic attainment and by their other activities and achievements. The Marshall Scholarship Committee at Duke is responsible for evaluating preliminary applications, interviewing candidates, and providing endorsements as appropriate. www.smu.edu /competitiveawards/marshall.asp   (522 words)

Headlines@Hopkins: Johns Hopkins University News Releases Marshall Scholarships are funded by the British government to commemorate the Marshall Plan, the U.S. government program that assisted in the reconstruction of Europe after World War II. He is the first Marshall Scholarship winner from Johns Hopkins since 1998. Marshall Scholarships give up to 40 winners each year the opportunity to study at any British university. www.jhu.edu /news_info/news/home01/dec01/marshall.html   (802 words)

George C. Marshall Undergraduate Scholarship   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06) The purpose of the Marshall Scholarship program is to give undergraduate students at selected Virginia and Mid-Atlantic colleges an opportunity to do research and writing using primary materials. The Marshall Research Library's resources include General Marshall's own papers, the personal papers of many of his war-time associates, extensive copied material from files of the Departments of War, State, and Defense, a specialized library of over 30,000 volumes, as well as thousands of photographs, maps, and posters of the period. Although the Marshall Library's collections are an important resource, students are encouraged to consult archival sources in other regional and national institutions. www.marshallfoundation.org /marshall_undergraduate_scholarship.html   (363 words)

Mount Holyoke Senior Among 40 In U.S To Receive Prestigious Marshall Scholarship This is the second prestigious scholarship that Brulé, an international relations and African studies double major from Fayetteville, New York, has won in the space of a year. Marshall Scholarships, which reward intellectual distinction and leadership potential, are worth about $60,000 and are financed by the British government. Among the MHC winners is Elizabeth Topham Kennan '60, president of Mount Holyoke from 1978 to 1995, who was awarded the scholarship during her senior year and attended Oxford University. www.mtholyoke.edu /offices/comm/press/releases/marshall2.shtml   (384 words)

Marshall Scholarships The Marshall Scholarship Program was established in 1953 to honor U.S. Secretary of State George C. Marshall and express Britain’s gratitude for economic assistance received through the Marshall Plan after World War II. Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study for a degree in the United Kingdom. Marshall Scholars are talented, independent and wide-ranging, and their time as Scholars enhances their intellectual and personal growth. www.dartmouth.edu /~scholarship/Marshall.html   (700 words)

MSB - News & Features   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06) Rodriguez, a staunch supporter of USC Marshall and its Center for Investment Studies encouraged students to view their lives as a cycle of responsibility, beginning with an education, then developing a career and then giving back to those who follow you. Toffler Niemuth, an undergraduate who was awarded the Roy A. Anderson and Betty B. Anderson Endowed Scholarship, cited her opportunities to study and work in Hong Kong as highlights of her USC Marshall experience. Marshall, with its many research centers and the Leventhal School of Accounting, focuses on a core set of skills and on strengthening its position as a global center of business education and research at the graduate, undergraduate and executive levels. www.marshall.usc.edu /Web/News.cfm?doc_id=7498   (385 words)

LBA Thurgood Marshall Scholarship The Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Program was established by the Lake Barcroft community to honor one of its most distinguished residents, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. One of the scholarships is the Calkins Memorial Scholarship. Scholarship funds are sent directly to the university or college when the student enrolls. www.lakebarcroft.org /as/marshall.shtml   (355 words)

Marshall Scholarship - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Marshall Scholarships were created by the British Parliament when the Marshall Aid Commemoration Act was established on July 31, 1953. Although the Marshall Scholarships share much in common with the Rhodes Scholarships (restricted to just Oxford University), the major difference centers on a Marshall Scholar's freedom to attend any UK university including the ability to attend a different university each year during a scholar's tenure. Marshall Medals: As part of the celebrations for the 50th Anniversary of the Marshall Scholarships, Marshall Medals were awarded to a group of distinguished Americans in recognition of their contributions to US/UK relations. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Marshall_Scholarship   (1292 words)

THURGOOD MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIP FUND: Extending The Legacy - Brief Article Ebony - Find Articles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06) In its 14-year existence, the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund has raised $14.2 million, and has produced thousands of "scholars," as recipients of the award are called. Marshall scholars receive an average award of about $1,500, which is renewable for up to four years in some cases. The average grade point average for a Marshall Scholar is 3.68/4.0, and 98 percent of all scholars graduate. www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1077/is_11_56/ai_77556561   (838 words)

UAB Senior Jason Lott Wins Britain's Prestigious Marshall Scholarship Marshall Scholarship is the most distinguished of the British scholarship programs because it was established by an Act of Parliament in 1953 and is financed by the British government. The scholarship was created to commemorate the humane ideals of the European Recovery Program, also known as the Marshall Plan. The Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to attend an undergraduate or graduate program at any university in the United Kingdom for two years. main.uab.edu /show.asp?durki=46394   (1204 words)

Recent graduate wins 2003 Marshall Scholarship   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06) In recommending her to the Marshall committee, Friedman, a Yugoslav expert and former policy analyst for the United Nations, praised the importance of Hagan’s proposed research. The British Marshall Scholarship, one of the most prestigious academic scholarships, was founded by an Act of Parliament in 1953 and commemorates the humane ideals of the European Recovery Programme (Marshall Plan). The scholarship is funded by the British government and encourages long-lasting ties between the United States and the United Kingdom. chronicle.uchicago.edu /031120/marshall.shtml   (449 words)

The Marshall Scholarship - Graduate Study - Prospective Students - Education - British Council USA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06) The scholarships have strengthened the bonds between our two countries since 1953 when they were first established by the British government to celebrate the implementation of the European Recovery Program (Marshall Plan). In addition to the 40 regular scholarships, up to two post-doctoral Fellowships in science and engineering are offered to enable American scientists or engineers to undertake post-doctoral research for up to one year at a British university or research institute. Unlike other scholarships that require attendance at a particular university, the Marshall Scholarships allow for study at over 100 universities and colleges in the United Kingdom: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. www.britishcouncil.org /usa-education-graduate-marshall-scholarship.htm   (435 words)

Marshall Scholarship The Marshall Scholarship funds two years of graduate or undergraduate study at any university in the UK.  40 scholarships awarded each year. Marshall Regional Committees extend invitations for interviews in November.  Awards are announced one to two weeks following regional interviews, in late November or early December. Academic record:  The Marshall requires a minimum GPA of 3.7 after the freshman year.  Students should excel in their chosen field and have "a broad outlook." www.career.cornell.edu /fellowships/descriptions/marshall.html   (325 words)

Untitled Document   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06) Both the scholarships underline just how important letters of reference are to their deliberations as to which candidates they will ask to attend interviews. Serious candidates for these awards are encouraged to contact their references early, often as early as winter quarter, to be assured that they have your support and that you have the time and necessary information in order to write a strong recommendation. Since you may be asked by the candidate you are supporting to send a letter of recommendation to a Rhodes State Committee and/or to the student to forward to the Marshall Regional Committee at a later date, please save a copy of your letter to the campus committee. www.stanford.edu /dept/icenter/orc/scholarships/notes.html   (1126 words)

Marshall Process   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06) University faculty and staff who are familiar with the Marshall Scholarship will review materials received by this date, while only the Office of Scholarships for International Study will review materials submitted after this date. Whether or not you turned in a priority application, a complete Marshall application must be submitted to the Scholarships for International Study Office in order to be considered for University of Illinois endorsement (a requirement to move forward in the competition). Letters should be written to the attention of the "Marshall Scholarship Selection Committee" and may not exceed 1,000 words. www.ips.uiuc.edu /scholarship/Marshallprocess.shtml   (1053 words)

Marshall University Financial Aid   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06) Returning Marshall University students with current year (2006-2007) scholarship award must maintain a 3.5 GPA or better to receive consideration for award continuation. • John Marshall Scholars -- High school seniors with an ACT composite score of 30 or higher (or 1320 SAT scores) and a 3.5 GPA are eligible for a John Marshall Scholarship. • Presidential Scholarships -- High school seniors with a minimum ACT composite score of 25-29 (or 1130 SAT score) and a grade point average of 3.5 are eligible for a Presidential Scholarship. www.marshall.edu /sfa/article.asp?article=25   (528 words)

Marshall Info Guide Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study for a degree at any university in the United Kingdom. The Scholarships were founded by an Act of Parliament in 1953 and commemorate the humane ideals of the Marshall Plan. In addition, it is recommended that applicants have extensive university and community involvement, demonstrated leadership and scholarship, and have a good rationale for their study in the UK. www.uic.edu /depts/oaa/ssp/marshallprocess.htm   (299 words)

Coe: Academics: Music The scholarship (in combination with any federal or state gift aid) will provide a generous award to be applied toward tuition equivalent to the amount of the tuition at the time of matriculation. The scholarship will be continued for the same amount in the sophomore, junior, and senior years, provided the recipients declare their intent to pursue a Bachelor of Music degree and remain on track in their major, and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA in coursework. Scholarship application form must be submitted by the time of the audition. www.coe.edu /academics/Music/Marshallscholarship.htm   (530 words)

Ohio University Outlook She wants to research biological processes including photosynthesis, tissue growth and cell signaling, helping to create mechanisms that have interesting applications, are good for the environment and improve lives. Established in 1953, the Marshall Scholarships allow American students to pursue a degree in the United Kingdom. Held for two years, each scholarship includes university fees, cost of living expenses, an annual book grant, thesis grant, research and daily travel grants, travel fares to and from the United States and a potential contribution toward the support of a spouse. www.ohio.edu /outlook/88f-034.cfm   (540 words)

Rau earns Marshall Scholarship Alexander V. Rau, a Cornell senior majoring in physics, is one of 40 students nationwide to be awarded a prestigious 1999-2000 Marshall Scholarship for at least two years of study in the United Kingdom. The Marshall Scholarship program is funded by the British government and is administered in the United Kingdom by the Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission and in the United States by the British Embassy in Washington, D.C., and by five regional consulates-general. Students who will be seniors next year and may be interested in applying for the Marshall or any other prestigious scholarship, should contact Beth Fiori, Cornell fellowship coordinator, at 255-6931 or btf1@cornell.edu. www.news.cornell.edu /Chronicle/99/12.16.99/Marshall_scholar.html   (980 words)

11.28.2005 - UC Berkeley student wins prestigious Marshall Scholarship BERKELEY – A University of California, Berkeley, student who spent last summer establishing 50 micro-clinics for diabetics in the West Bank is a 2006 recipient of the prestigious Marshall Scholarship, given annually by the British government to about 40 students in the United States. While at UC Berkeley, Zoughbie also has received the highly competitive Robert and Colleen Haas Scholarship, which provides undergraduates with funding to pursue a research or creative project; and the Donald A. Strauss Scholarship, an award for college juniors at pre-selected, four-year California colleges and universities that pays for a public service project. Marshall Scholarships have been given out every year since 1953 by the United Kingdom as a national gesture of thanks to the United States for aid received under the post-World War II Marshall Plan. www.berkeley.edu /news/media/releases/2005/11/28_marshall.shtml   (789 words)

Thurgood Marshall College Fund Sponsored by the American Intellectual Property Law Education Foundation, this scholarship addresses the need to increase the number of the minority intellectual property attorneys and to bring these attorneys to the attention of firms and corporations as candidates for employment. The $10,000 Law Scholarship will be awarded to minority students developing a career in intellectual property law or holding a past or present, full or part-time position in an area related to intellectual property law. The Thurgood Marshall College Fund and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund have partnered with support from the Roche Foundation to help African American and Hispanic Families affected by HCV to realize their dreams. www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org /scholarships/scholarships.htm   (934 words)

Harvard Gazette: Two named 2002 Marshall Scholarship winners Baer is the associate editorial chair of The Harvard Crimson and writes a biweekly column, "Writes and Wrongs." She will use her scholarship to pursue a master's degree in philosophy in development studies at Oxford. The Marshall Scholarships were established in 1953 as a British gesture of thanks to the people of the United States for the assistance received after World War II under the Marshall Plan. Financed by the British government, the highly competitive scholarships provide an opportunity for American students who have demonstrated academic excellence to continue their studies for two to three years at the British University of their choice. www.news.harvard.edu /gazette/2001/12.13/06-marshall.html   (267 words)

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