George J. Mitchell Scholarship

Princeton University, United States

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Description

Named in honor of Senator George Mitchell of Maine (b. 1933) for his pivotal contribution to the Northern Ireland Peace Process, the scholarship supports 12 American students for one year of study at an Irish university. The Mitchell Scholarship Program aims “to introduce and connect generations of future American leaders to the island of Ireland.”


Adviser

Dr. Deirdre Moloney, [email protected] , 609-258-1998


Eligibility
  • U.S. citizen at the time of application
  • At least 18 but not yet 30 by October 1 of the year of application
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university before beginning study as a Mitchell Scholar

Criteria for Selection
  • Academic excellence
  • Leadership
  • Sustained commitment to service and community

Application Procedure

Applicants to the Mitchell Scholarship must be endorsed by Princeton. This endorsement process involves the submission of the application supporting materials (except for the video) by the Princeton campus deadline:

  • Online Mitchell Application
    • 1,000-word personal statement
  • Four letters of recommendation (submitted through the online application)
  • Official transcripts
  • Short video interview

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