Marshall Scholarship
UK graduate study for one or two years for high-achieving US citizens, endorsed by their US university.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
United Kingdom
Funding
Fully funded
Eligible applicants
United States citizens meeting eligibility rules
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Overview
Marshall Scholarship is offered by Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission for Master’s study in United Kingdom. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Fully funded
Included
Exact coverage and exclusions depend on the current official call
May be included
Fully funded. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
Government scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- US citizens.
- International eligibility
- Open to citizens of the United States.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United Kingdom
Official eligibility summary
Applicants to a US undergraduate institution that endorses the application (graduate institutions need permission to endorse). Apply in one region only, for a one- or two-year scholarship, not both. Selectors look for potential as scholars, leaders and contributors to UK–US understanding; nationality and benefit rules are in the Rules for Candidates, not on the apply page. Awards depend on an offer to study at a UK university.
Applicant profile
- United States citizens meeting eligibility rules
Study route
- Master’s study in United Kingdom
Current-cycle criteria
- Applicants to a US undergraduate institution that endorses the application (graduate institutions need permission to endorse). Apply in one region only, for a one- or two-year scholarship, not both. Selectors look for potential as scholars, leaders and contributors to UK–US understanding; nationality and benefit rules are in the Rules for Candidates, not on the apply page. Awards depend on an offer to study at a UK university.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Online application form
- Three letters of recommendation
- Letter of endorsement from your institution
- Personal statements
How to apply
- 1
Read the eligibility pages and the Rules for Candidates
- 2
Complete the online application and submit it to your institution, which decides whether to endorse it
- 3
Recommenders and you submit by the deadline; eight regional committees review applications
- 4
Interview if shortlisted, then accept or decline in writing within five days
Application timeline
Application cycle
The 2027 round closed on 29 September 2026 (institutions' endorsement by 1 October). Shortlisted candidates hear in early to mid-November.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.