Candidates are evaluated on academic achievement, leadership potential, social commitment, and communication skills. In appointing scholars, the selectors will look for distinction of intellect and character as evidenced both by their scholastic attainments and by their other activities and achievements. Preference will be given to candidates who display a potential to make a significant contribution to their own society. Selectors will also look for strong motivation and seriousness of purpose, including the presentation of a specific and realistic academic program.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a 2009 Marshall Scholarship, candidates must:

• be citizens of the United States of America (at the time they apply for a scholarship);
• (by the time they take up their scholarship ie September 2009) hold their first undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the United States;
• have obtained a grade point average of not less than 3.7 (or A-) on their undergraduate degree. (Exceptions will be considered only on the specific recommendation of the sponsoring college.
• have graduated from their first undergraduate college or university after April 2006.
• not have studied for, or hold a degree or degree-equivalent qualification from a British University.

How to Apply

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