Marshall Scholarship 2027

Overview

Fully funded scholarship for US citizens to pursue graduate study at any UK university, in any field, for one or two years. Covers tuition, living expenses, travel and more. Requires institutional endorsement.

Application Process

The Marshall Scholarship is a fully funded, prestigious award that funds American students to pursue graduate study at any university in the United Kingdom, in any field, for one or two years.

Opportunity

Marshall Scholarship 2027

Type

Fully Funded Postgraduate Scholarship

University

Any UK university (student’s choice, subject to admission)

Country

United Kingdom

Location

United Kingdom (nationwide)

Study Level

Postgraduate study (Master’s and/or PhD, one-year or two-year award)

Who Can Apply

• Must be a US citizen
• Must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited US university, with a minimum GPA of 3.7
• Must have completed undergraduate studies after April 2024
• Applicants already pursuing or holding a British degree are not eligible
• Applications must be endorsed by the President, Provost, or Academic Dean of the applicant’s US undergraduate institution

Fields of Study

Open to all academic disciplines — Marshall Scholars may pursue master’s degree programmes, or up to three years for doctoral study, at any UK university and in any field.

Funding

• University tuition fees
• Living expenses (maintenance stipend)
• Annual book allowance
• Thesis grant
• Research and travel costs within the UK
• Transatlantic airfare to and from the UK
• Spousal support where applicable

Up to 50 Scholarships are awarded annually across eight US regions. Scholars may hold a one-year award (12 months, non-extendable) or a two-year award (22 months); some two-year and PhD scholars may be eligible for limited third-year extensions.

Selection Criteria

Candidates are assessed against three equally weighted criteria:

• Academic merit — undergraduate academic performance
• Leadership potential — demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Ambassadorial potential — capacity to improve UK–US understanding

The programme seeks candidates with the potential to excel as scholars, as leaders, and as contributors to improved UK–US understanding.

2027 Application Deadlines

Applicants and recommenders: 29 September 2026, 5:00pm (in the endorsing institution’s time zone)

Institution endorsement and submission: 1 October 2026, 5:00pm (in the endorsing institution’s time zone)

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through your US undergraduate institution and endorsed by its President, Provost, or Academic Dean — there is no direct-to-Commission application route. Contact your institution’s fellowships office to begin the process well before the deadline.