GEORGE J.MITCHELL SCHOLARSHIPS – 2009-10 – IRELAND
George J. Mitchell Scholarships for US citizens – 2009-10, Ireland
The George J. Mitchell Scholarships are named in honor of former U.S. Senator George J. Mitchell for his pivotal contribution to the Northern Ireland peace process. These scholarships allow American post-graduates to pursue one year of study at institutions of higher learning in Ireland and Northern Ireland. There are no restrictions concerning academic field of study.
Eligibility:
To qualify for the 2009-2010 Mitchell Scholarships, applicants must:
- Be US citizens Be at least 18 years old but not yet 30 on October 1, 2008.
- Have a Bachelor’s degree before study begins under the Mitchell Scholarship in Fall of 2009.
- Be enrolled at or a graduate of UNC-CH.
- Have a 3.8 GPA.
- Must demonstrate both academic distinction and potential for leadership.
Application Deadline
September 4, 2009
Application Process:
Attend a Mitchell Scholarship workshop (Hosted by the UNC Office of Distinguished Scholarships ]ODS]). If you are unable to attend a workshop, email the ODS to schedule an appointment to discuss the scholarship.
Personal Statement and list of principal activities due to ODS by April 20, 2009.
Preliminary Application (Due September 4, 2009 by 12:00 p.m.). Please submit one original of the following items (single sided, unstapled) to the UNC ODS by the above deadline:
Application Form:
These are not yet available for the 2009 competition. Forms will be available from the Mitchell Scholarship Website and a link will be posted here at that time.
Personal Statement: 1,000 words maximum.
Letters of recommendation. At least 5 letters delivered directly to the UNC ODS by your reference. UNC recommends giving references this letter.
Original Transcript: One for each college or University attended (Internal UNC transcripts can be ordered through the Registrar at no cost).
Proof of American citizenship to be considered for the UNC endorsement.
The Office of Distinguished Scholarships is located in 225 Graham Memorial. Applications can be submitted via mail to the following address:
Office of Distinguished Scholarships
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
225 Graham Memorial, CB#3510
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3510
Source
Eligibility:
To qualify for the 2009-2010 Mitchell Scholarships, applicants must:
Be US citizens Be at least 18 years old but not yet 30 on October 1, 2008.
Have a Bachelor’s degree before study begins under the Mitchell Scholarship in Fall of 2009.
Be enrolled at or a graduate of UNC-CH.
Have a 3.8 GPA.
Must demonstrate both academic distinction and potential for leadership.
Application Process:
Attend a Mitchell Scholarship workshop (Hosted by the UNC Office of Distinguished Scholarships ]ODS]). If you are unable to attend a workshop, email the ODS to schedule an appointment to discuss the scholarship.
Personal Statement and list of principal activities due to ODS by April 20, 2009.
Preliminary Application (Due September 4, 2009 by 12:00 p.m.). Please submit one original of the following items (single sided, unstapled) to the UNC ODS by the above deadline:
Application Form: These are not yet available for the 2009 competition. Forms will be available from the Mitchell Scholarship Website and a link will be posted here at that time.
Personal Statement: 1,000 words maximum.
Letters of recommendation. At least 5 letters delivered directly to the UNC ODS by your reference. UNC recommends giving references this letter.
Original Transcript: One for each college or University attended (Internal UNC transcripts can be ordered through the Registrar at no cost).
Proof of American citizenship to be considered for the UNC endorsement.
UNC Interviews (Mid September) : Based on your preliminary application, students will be invited to interview with the UNC Mitchell Committee. Students unavailable for on-campus interviews must contact the ODS one month in advance to discuss other available options.
Revise Applications: Those students nominated by the UNC committee (this number varies based on the regions from where applicants can apply) will have two weeks to revise all parts of their application with assistance from the ODS.
Final Submission (Deadline: First week of October, 2009): The regional application will be submitted online with the assistance of the ODS. Hard copy materials will be sent to the regional Mitchell committee by the ODS.
Finalists will be flown to Washington for an interview before the national selection committee in November, 2009.
The Office of Distinguished Scholarships is located in 225 Graham Memorial. Applications can be submitted via mail to the following address:
Office of Distinguished Scholarships
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
225 Graham Memorial, CB#3510
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3510
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