Mitchell Scholarship

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Overview

The George J. Mitchell Scholarship Program, named to honor former US Senator George Mitchell's pivotal contribution to the Northern Ireland peace process, is designed to introduce and connect generations of future American leaders to the island of Ireland, while recognizing and fostering intellectual achievement, leadership, and a commitment to community and public service.

Benefits

Up to twelve Mitchell Scholars between the ages of 18 and 30 are chosen annually for one academic year of postgraduate study in any discipline offered by institutions of higher learning in Ireland and Northern Ireland. The Mitchell Scholarship Program provides tuition, accommodation, a stipend for living expenses and travel.

Eligibility criteria

A Candidate for the Mitchell Scholarship Program must meet all the following criteria:

• Be a U.S. citizen
• Be 18 years of age or older, but not yet 30, on September 26 of the year of the application (those who turn 30 on September 27th are not eligible).
• Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university before beginning study as a Mitchell Scholar. Degrees from international accredited universities are acceptable, if all other conditions are met.
• While married applicants or applicants with partners are accepted, no allowance is made for the expenses of an applicant’s spouse, partner, or dependents. It is important to note that the relevant government agency in Ireland or Northern Ireland may require spouses or partners who are non-EU citizens to enroll full-time and prove financial resources for the year or to obtain a work permit before seeking paid employment in Ireland.

Selection criteria

Applicants are judged on three criteria:

• scholarship,
• leadership, and
• a sustained commitment to community and public service.

Application Process

For detailed instructions on the nomination process for the Mitchell Scholarship, visit https://onsa.asu.edu/apply-now.

Upcoming events

Visit https://onsa.asu.edu/info-sessions to see a schedule of upcoming events related to this program. If there are no upcoming events, you may view recordings of past information sessions on our YouTube page.