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Mitchell Scholarship For Graduate Study in Ireland IU Deadline: Monday, September 14, 2009 National Deadline: Monday, October 5, 2009 The IU and national deadlines usually occur about the same time each year. Check this Web site from time to time for updates in information for next year's competition. Plan to attend an information meeting on Thursday, September 3, 2009, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Hutton Honors College, 811 E. Seventh Street, in the Student Lounge or Friday, September 4, 2009, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Great Room. For a pdf version of the information that follows, please go here.The Mitchell Scholarship, sponsored by the US-Ireland Alliance, was established to honor former Senator George J. Mitchell for his pivotal contribution to the peace process in Northern Ireland. The scholarship is designed to familiarize and engage the next generation of American leaders with the island of Ireland, while recognizing and fostering intellectual achievement, leadership, and a commitment to public service and community. The Mitchell Scholarship provides support for one academic year of postgraduate study at institutions of higher learning in Ireland, including the seven universities in the Republic of Ireland and the two universities in Northern Ireland. Prospective scholars must have a demonstrated record of intellectual distinction, leadership, and extracurricular activity, as well as personal characteristics of honesty, integrity, fairness, and unselfish service to others that indicate a potential for future leadership and contribution to society. Students may consider any field offered at these universities for which they are prepared. For further information please visit http://www.us-irelandalliance.org/scholarships.html. To be considered by the national Mitchell selectors, an applicant who is currently a full-time student must be endorsed by his or her undergraduate or graduate institution. (See http://www.us-irelandalliance.org/scholarships.html for additional details.) To receive IU's endorsement, an applicant must follow the procedure outlined below.If you have any questions regarding the scholarship or possible programs of study, please contact the chair of the nominating committee, Trevor R. Brown, former dean, School of Journalism, brownt@indiana.edu or Edda Callahan, Office of International Affairs, Bryan Hall 104, 855-5021, egcallah@indiana.edu To be eligible, an applicant must
IU Application Process IU administers a single application and nomination process for the Rhodes, Marshall, Mitchell and Churchill Scholarships. An applicant for one or more of these scholarships submits one application to the IU Nominating Committee.Your application should include 1. Three statements with the following information:a) personal statement: Describe the academic and other interests and pursuits that have had the greatest influence on your academic and career ambitions (no more than 750 words); b) reasons for studying in the UK: Explain why you want to study in the UK and how you think this experience will benefit you in the future (no more than 500 words); c) proposed academic program: Describe your proposed academic program, giving reasons for your choice and for your preferred university (no more than 500 words). If you are proposing to pursue a research degree, you should outline the research you wish to undertake. 2. A list of your activities and honors while in college, including prizes, scholarships, offices held, and extracurricular interests The above materials should be submitted to Edda Callahan, Office of International Affairs, Bryan Hall 104, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405 by Monday, September 14, 2009. In addition, you should arrange to have 3. Two references that comment on your work and accomplishments sent directly to Edda Callahan by your referees so that the references arrive in her office by September 14. References will be confidential and will be used only for nominating procedures. All items should be submitted by Monday, September 14, 2009, to: Edda Callahan IU Nomination Procedure IU Nominating Committee members will read the application materials and invite students for required interviews to be held on Friday, September 18, 2009. If you have not been contacted by September 16, please call Edda Callahan at 812-855-5021. The committee will notify applicants of its decision a day or two after the interviews. Committee members will assist the nominees with further preparation of their applications for the national competition. IU Mitchell Scholarship Winners2006 - Kathleen Claussen 2004 - R. Paul Musgrave 2002 - Emily Mark 2001 - Elisabeth Yu |
