Marshall Scholarship 2026
- Scholarship of: Marshall Scholarship
- Resident Eligible: United States
- Organized By: British Government
- Application Start Date: 12.06.2025
- Application Last Date: 16.09.2025
- Eligible Student of: Graduate
- Apply Mode: Online
- Official Website: www.marshallscholarship.org
Marshall Scholarship 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must be a citizen of the United States of America at the time of application.
- Must hold your first undergraduate degree from a four-year accredited U.S. college/university by September 2026.
- GPA must be 3.7 or higher (no rounding; most recent GPA is used at application, final transcripts checked at interview).
- Candidates must have graduated after April 2023.
- Must not have studied at or received a degree from a UK university, nor completed GCSEs or A-Levels in the UK.
Resident:
Students must be US citizens and have completed their first undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the United States by September 2026, with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.7 (unrounded). Candidates must have graduated after April 2023 and should not have studied for, or received a degree from, a UK university, nor taken GCSEs or A-Levels in the UK. Only those who are eligible to apply.
Marshall Scholarship 2026 Amount:
The Marshall Scholarship covers full tuition fees, provides a monthly living allowance (£1,378 outside London or £1,690 in London) and includes economy flights between the US and the UK at the start and end of the award (with additional mid-term travel for multi-year scholars). It also pays for visa fees, access to the UK National Health Service and provides an additional stipend of at least £3,000 to support research, leadership development and ambassadorial activities during the scholarship.
Marshall Scholarship 2026 Selection Process:
Candidates are evaluated based on academic merit, leadership potential, ambassadorial potential, and suitability for their chosen course and university. Applications are submitted online and reviewed at eight regional centers across the United States. In early to mid-November, shortlisted candidates are notified and invited to an interview – either in person (with limited travel reimbursement) or virtually if they are based abroad. At the interview stage, candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship and academic transcripts. Final results are announced shortly after the interview, and successful applicants must confirm acceptance within five days.
Marshall Scholarship 2026 How to Apply:
Candidates must complete an online application and submit it to their graduate institution, which will determine whether to approve it. Approved applications will include an endorsement letter and must be submitted to the regional committee. Candidates may apply to only one region and for either a one-year or two-year scholarship (not both). The application must include three letters of recommendation and be approved by the president, provost, or academic dean. Applicants must submit their complete application by September 16, 2025 (5:00 p.m., institution time zone) and the final submission to the institution must be made by September 18, 2025 (5:00 p.m., institution time zone).
Contact Details:
Email ID: prog.admin@marshallscholarship.org / webmaster@marshallscholarship.org.
Website: www.marshallscholarship.org
Marshall Scholarship 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q1. Who can apply for the Marshall Scholarship 2026?
- Answer: Only U.S. citizens who have completed their first undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year U.S. college/university (with GPA 3.7 or higher) after April 2023 are eligible.
Q2. Can I apply if I have already studied in the UK?
- Answer: No, candidates who have studied for or received a degree from a UK university, or completed GCSEs or A-Levels in the UK, are not eligible.
Q3. What expenses does the Marshall Scholarship cover?
- Answer: It covers full tuition fees, monthly living allowance, economy flights (U.S.–UK), visa fees, access to the UK NHS, and an additional stipend for research and ambassadorial activities.
Q4. How many letters of recommendation are required?
- Answer: Three recommendation letters are required, along with an institutional endorsement from the President/Provost/Academic Dean of your college/university.
Q5. Can I apply for both one-year and two-year scholarships?
- Answer: No, candidates must choose either the one-year or the two-year scholarship option.
Q6. How do I apply?
- Answer: Apply online through the official website www.marshallscholarship.org.
