Mitchell Scholars

The Senator George J. Mitchell Scholarship Program is an initiative of the US-Ireland Alliance. The Scholarship is a nationally competitive postgraduate award for twelve Mitchell Scholars to pursue one year of study in Ireland and Northern Ireland. The Mitchell Scholarship Program, named to honor former US Senator George Mitchell's pivotal contribu... tion 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 between the ages of 18 and 30 are chosen annually for one year of postgraduate study in any discipline offered by institutions of higher learning in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Applicants are judged on academic excellence, a record of outstanding leadership, and a sustained commitment to community and public service. The Mitchell Scholarship Program provides tuition, accommodation, a stipend for living expenses and travel. The Mitchell Scholarship application for a year of postgraduate study in Ireland or Northern Ireland is now closed. The application deadline each year falls in October, and the Mitchell year begins the following year in September.Read More