Awards For Study In The United Kingdom And Ireland

Doris Russell Graduate Scholarship in English is open to candidates seeking admission to Cambridge University who are graduates of Mount Holyoke College (and other designated colleges and universities).  The scholarship is named in memory of Professor Doris Russell, former chairman of the English Department at Vassar, and is awarded on intellectual distinction to students proposing to read ENGLISH at Cambridge University either as affiliated students or research students.  The value of this award is currently £6,000 (approximately $12,200. U.S. dollars).  In seeking admission to the University, candidates should apply to Girton College as the college of their first choice.  Candidates wishing to be registered as research students must apply to the University for registration as research students by applying online via:  www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/gradstud/.  There is no special application form, but applicants wishing to apply should notify the Head of Tutorial & Admissions Office, Girton College, Cambridge, CB30JG, England, by 15 October 2007 enclosing their written work in support of their application.

Gates Cambridge Scholarships are open to applicants from every country of the world except the United Kingdom, normally under 30 years of age, for graduate study or a second Bachelor's Degree as an Affiliated Student at the University of Cambridge. Must apply for admission to Cambridge at the same time as applying for scholarship. Qualities sought include intellectual curiosity, willingness to independently engage in sustained intellectual endeavors, and take risks, and a history of successfully taking advantage of opportunities. Mount Holyoke endorsement in not required, but candidates for this very competitive award are encouraged to seek assistance from the fellowship coordinator. Deadline: November.

Marshall Scholarships are open to U.S. citizens with a minimum G.P.A. of 3.7, for two years of study at any British university. Marshall Scholars may study for a first (undergraduate) or higher (graduate) degree in any discipline. MHC NOMINATION IS REQUIRED. Deadline: Early fall.

Mitchell Scholarships are open to U.S. citizens between 18 and 30 for one year of post-graduate study in either Ireland or Northern Ireland. Qualities sought include a demonstrated record of intellectual distinction, leadership and extra-curricular activity, as well as the personal characteristics of honesty, integrity, fairness and unselfish service to others. There are no restrictions as to academic field of study. MHC NOMINATION IS REQUIRED.  Deadline: Early fall.

Rhodes Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens between 18 and 24 for two or three years of study at Oxford University. (Citizens of other eligible countries must apply in their home countries even though they are studying in the U.S. Deadlines may be as early as June; see Rhodes web site for details.) Qualities sought include high intellectual and academic achievement, leadership, integrity of character, and the energy to use one’s talents to the full (as demonstrated by participation and success in sports). There is no limit on the number of candidates Mount Holyoke may endorse. MHC NOMINATION IS REQUIRED. Deadline: Early fall.

St. Andrew’s Society of the State of New York Scholarships are open to U.S. citizens who are graduating seniors of some Scottish descent, living or studying within a 500-mile radius of New York City (MHC qualifies), for a year of graduate study in Scotland. Applicants must currently be receiving grant aid and possess qualifications which will enable them to be good ambassadors for the United States while in Scotland. Applications available at the CDC. MHC NOMINATION REQUIRED. MHC may nominate one student. Deadline: Fall.

Winston Churchill Foundation Scholarship is a scholarship for one year of graduate study at Churchill College, Cambridge University in the field of engineering, mathematics or science. Applicants must be U.S. citizens between the ages of 19 and 26 years. A 3.7 GPA is recommended along with GRE.
MHC NOMINATION IS REQUIRED. MHC may nominate two candidates for this award. MHC Deadline: Fall.