Scholarship

Marshall Scholarships

Offered by Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission

  • United Kingdom
  • Master's · PhD / Doctorate
  • Fully Funded

Closed Applications closed. Next application cycle has not been announced

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Last verified: September 26, 2026

Quick facts

Provider
Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission
Study destination
United Kingdom
Level
Master's, PhD / Doctorate
Funding
Fully Funded, Stipend, Travel Grant
Eligible students
Students from United States
Deadline
Applications closed. Next application cycle has not been announced
Duration
One academic year (12 months, cannot be extended) or two academic years (22 months, may be extended to a third year); PhD/DPhil scholars receive three years of funding subject to progress
Application method
Government / provider online portal; Multiple-stage application

Overview

Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study for a graduate degree at a UK institution, in any field. Up to 50 scholars are selected each year.

Scholars are expected to strengthen the relationship between the British and American peoples, their governments and institutions.

To enable intellectually distinguished young Americans to study in the UK and act as ambassadors between the USA and the UK.

Who Can Apply

United States citizens who, by September 2027, hold their first undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year US college or university, with a GPA of at least 3.7.

Am I eligible? A quick check

  • Students from United States
  • Study in United Kingdom
  • Level: Master's, PhD / Doctorate
  • A first undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the United States, held by September 2027.

This is a summary. The official eligibility rules decide who can apply.

Study Destination

Education Level

Eligible Nationalities

United States citizens only

  • United States

Eligibility can change between cycles. Confirm your country on the official website.

What Does This Scholarship Cover?

Tuition

  • Full tuition fees (covered)

Living costs

  • Living allowance (covered)

Travel

  • Travel grant (covered)
  • Airfare (covered)

Books and materials

  • Books and study materials (covered)

Research

  • Thesis / dissertation support (covered)
  • Research expenses (covered)

Other

  • Support for family / dependants (covered)

"Fully funded" here means the published coverage includes full tuition and a living allowance. Costs not listed above may not be covered.

Funding Details

The scholarship pays university fees, cost of living expenses, an annual book grant, a thesis grant, research and daily travel grants, fares to and from the United States and, where applicable, a contribution towards the support of a dependent spouse.

Eligibility Requirements

Academic requirements

Degree: A first undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the United States, held by September 2027.

Minimum grades: At least 3.7 on a 4.0 scale on the undergraduate degree at the time of application (rounded GPAs are not accepted).

Subject / field

All subjects.

Other requirements

People already studying for, or holding, a British degree or degree-equivalent qualification are not eligible. Applications are made in one of eight US regions, with endorsement from your institution.

Application Deadline

Status
Closed Applications closed. Next application cycle has not been announced
Applications open
May 29, 2026
Deadline
September 29, 2026, 5pm (time zone of the endorsing institution)
Deadline type
Fixed deadline
Current cycle
2027 Marshall Scholarships (studies from September/October 2027)

Applicants and recommenders must submit by 29 September 2026; institutional endorsement closes on 1 October 2026.

Deadlines change every cycle. Always confirm the current dates on the official website.

How to Apply

Scholarship application first: You apply for the scholarship first; university admission is arranged afterwards or alongside.

Important: scholarship eligibility and university admission requirements may be different. Check both before applying.

Selection Process

Candidates are assessed on academic merit, leadership and ambassadorial potential.

Duration and Renewal

Duration: One academic year (12 months, cannot be extended) or two academic years (22 months, may be extended to a third year); PhD/DPhil scholars receive three years of funding subject to progress

Renewal: Renewable

Two-year scholarships may be extended by the Commission to a third year on a limited basis; up to three Ray Dolby-Marshall third-year extensions are offered, and the Cambridge Trust may fund third years for doctorates at Cambridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can students who are not US citizens apply?

No. Marshall Scholarships are open only to United States citizens.

Last verified: September 26, 2026

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