One Year Graduate Study in Ireland

Deadline

August 7, 2023

12:00PM EST (noon)

 

Timeline for Applying

Contact

NCS
ncs-ousf@duke.edu

Award recipients

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Alexandra Bennion

Class of 2023, Mitchell Scholar
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Amelia Steinbach

Mitchell Scholar
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Jackson Skeen

Mitchell Scholar

Quick facts

Academic Discipline

All

Citizenship

US Citizen

Status

Senior, Entering Graduate, Graduate

Location

International

Endorsement Required

Yes

Award Amount

Tuition, housing, a living expense stipend, and international travel.

Age Limit

Over 18 but not yet 30 years old at time of application

Description

The Mitchell Scholars Program, named to honor former US Senator George Mitchell's pivotal contribution to the Northern Ireland peace process, is designed to introduce and connect generations of future American leaders to the island of Ireland, while recognizing and fostering intellectual achievement, leadership, and a commitment to community and public service. Up to twelve Mitchell Scholars are chosen annually for one year of postgraduate study in any discipline offered by institutions of higher learning in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Students must be nominated by Duke to apply.

Eligibility

  • Leadership and public service
  • US Citizen
  • Over 18, but not yet 30 years old at the time of application
  • Have a bachelor's degree before beginning study as a Mitchell Scholar
Process for Mitchell with Duke Endorsement 2023
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Connect with an OUSF advisor to learn about the application processSchedule an Appointment

Open office hours every Monday at 4:00pm or by appointment

Submit Application Interest Form(Coming Soon)Anytime, the sooner, the better!
Work on application materials and check in with NCS and faculty advisers May-July
Deadline for complete Campus Applications, including resume information, transcript, and personal statementCurrent Students / AlumniMonday, August 7, 12p.m. (noon)
Deadline for all letters of recommendationncs-ousf@duke.eduMonday, August 7, 12p.m. (noon)
Duke nominees named by NCS Early September

 

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