Transcript GRADUATE STUDY IN THE UK The Rhodes, Marshall, Mitchell, and Gates Cambridge Scholarships.

GRADUATE STUDY IN THE UK
The Rhodes, Marshall, Mitchell, and Gates
Cambridge Scholarships
MELISSA RIGGS
COORDINATOR
National And International Scholarships &
Fellowships
[email protected]
928.523-6357
NAU.edu/NISF
UNDERSTANDING EDUCATION IN THE UK
 Taught (1 year usually) vs Research (2 years usually)
 Independent,
subject-focused
 College Houses
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UNDERSTANDING EDUCATION IN THE UK
 Taught (1 year usually) vs
Research (2 years usually)
 Independent,
subject-focused
 College Houses
MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIP
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MarshallScholarship.org
MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIP
"A close accord between our two countries is essential to
the good of mankind in this turbulent world of today, and
that is not possible without an intimate understanding of
each other. These scholarships point the way to the
continuation and growth of the understanding which found
its necessity in the terrible struggle of the war years."
--George C. Marshall
• British government award
• Mission: Enhance and maintain the special
relationship between US and UK
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MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIP
What is it?
Marshall Scholarships ordinarily provide for two years of postbaccalaureate study at any participating university in the United
Kingdom, with the possibility of a third year for students
continuing for a doctorate. In special circumstances, students
may apply for a one-year scholarship only.
There are few restrictions as to field of study, but applicants must
be academically prepared to undertake their proposed course.
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MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIP
Selection Criteria
Candidates who have the potential to excel as scholars,
as leaders, and as contributors to improved UK-US
understanding.
There are three equally weighted selection criteria:
 Academic merit
3.7 GPA
Seriousness of Purpose in your Field
 Leadership potential
 Ambassadorial potential
Compelling reason to study in the UK!
Compelling and Logical
the box
Fit with program, person, resources
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MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility
 Be a citizen of the U.S.
 Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year
college or university in the U.S. by September 2016
 Have graduated from college or university after April
2013
 Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.7
 Not have studied for or hold a degree or degreeequivalent from a British university
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MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIP
Application
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Rank two university choices/plans
NAU endorsement letter
Four letters of recommendation
List of principal activities
Four essays:
Personal statement
Proposed academic program/outlined research proposal
Ambassadorial potential
Leadership
Post-tenure plan
Hard-copy official transcript(s)
Finalist interview (Los Angeles, early-mid November)
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MITCHELL SCHOLARSHIP
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US-IrelandAlliance.org/Scholarships
MITCHELL SCHOLARSHIP
What is it?
A highly competitive annual award that offers the
opportunity to pursue one year of postgraduate
study in any field at one of 11 institutions of higher
learning on the island of Ireland
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MITCHELL SCHOLARSHIP
Selection Criteria
• Sustained commitment to public service and
community
integrity, fairness
• Scholarly excellence and intellectual curiosity
No minimum gpa
• Outstanding record of leadership
Compelling reason to study in Ireland!
Compelling and logical
Fit with program, person, resources
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MITCHELL SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility
• Must be 18 years of age but not yet 30 by October 1
of application year
• Must be U.S. citizen
• Must have undergraduate degree from accredited
university before beginning study as Mitchell Scholar
• Do not have to be Irish-American to apply
• Individuals from all academic fields can apply
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MITCHELL SCHOLARSHIP
Application
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Rank at least three different university choices
NAU endorsement
List of principal activities
Four letters of recommendation
Personal statement essay
Transcripts, photo
Semifinalist video (Skype) interview (late Oct)
Finalists interview in Washington, DC (3rd week Nov)
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MITCHELL SCHOLARSHIP
No feedback from anyone on your
Personal Statement essay!
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RHODES SCHOLARSHIP
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RhodesScholar.org/
rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/
RHODES SCHOLARSHIP
What is it?
The Rhodes Scholarships are postgraduate awards
supporting exceptional all-round students from diverse
countries around the world to study at the University of
Oxford.
Established in the will of Cecil Rhodes, the Rhodes is the
oldest and perhaps the most prestigious international
scholarship program in the world. It aims to nurture publicspirited leaders for the world's future, and to promote
international understanding and peace.
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RHODES SCHOLARSHIP
Selection Criteria
In Rhodes’ will, he specifies:
• literary and scholastic attainments
• energy to use one's talents to the full
• truth, courage, devotion to duty, sympathy for and protection of
the weak, kindliness, unselfishness, and fellowship
• moral force of character and instincts to lead, and to take an
interest in one's fellow beings
(i.e., outstanding intellect, character, leadership, and commitment to
serve.)
Compelling reason to study at Oxford!
Compelling and Logical
Fit with program, person, resources
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RHODES SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility
• a citizen of the United States (or 5-year permanent
resident who has attended a US university). Or a citizen
from select countries—see the website.
• at least 18 but not yet 24 years of age on October 1 in the
year of application
• sufficiently advanced academically to assure completion
of a bachelor’s degree before October 1 in the year
following selection
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RHODES SCHOLARSHIP
Application
• NAU endorsement
• 5 to 8 letters of recommendation: 4 of these must be from academics
• a personal essay not exceeding 1000 words and certified as the
applicant’s own work
• a list of principal activities
• a certified transcript(s)
• a passport-size photograph
• proof of citizenship
• Finalists must attend a reception and personal interview, and remain
for possible re-interviews and the election announcement, in the city
serving the district region (LA), on the Friday and Saturday before
Thanksgiving. Telephone and electronic interviews are not permitted.
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RHODES SCHOLARSHIP
• No feedback from anyone on the Personal
Statement essay!
– But see video at
www.rhodesscholar.org/applying-for-thescholarship/
– Also see nau.edu/nisf > Tips for Applications >
Personal Statement
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GATES CAMBRIDGE
SCHOLARSHIP
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GatesCambridge.org
GATES CAMBRIDGE SCHOLARSHIP
What is it?
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship program was
established in 2000 when the Bill & Melinda Gates
Foundation donated $210 million to the University of
Cambridge. The scholarships are awarded to exceptional
applicants from outside the UK to pursue a full-time
postgraduate degree in any subject available at Cambridge.
The program aims to build a global network of future
leaders committed to improving the lives of others.
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GATES CAMBRIDGE SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria
• Outstanding intellectual ability
• Leadership potential
• A commitment to improving the lives of others
• A good fit between the applicant's qualifications
and aspirations and the postgraduate program at
Cambridge for which he/she is applying
(Research your proposed degree using the Graduate Studies
Prospectus and the Cambridge department website.)
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GATES CAMBRIDGE SCHOLARSHIP
Eligibility
• A citizen of any country outside the United Kingdom.
• Applying to pursue one of the following full-time
residential courses of study:
o PhD (three-year, research-only degree);
o MSc or MLitt (two-year, research-only degree);
o or a one-year postgraduate course (e.g., MPhil, LLM, MASt,
Diploma, MBA, etc.)
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GATES CAMBRIDGE SCHOLARSHIP
Application
• You need to apply for admission as a postgraduate student to the U of
Cambridge and the Gates Cambridge Scholarship at the same time,
using the same application pack
• Submit the following documents to the Graduate Admissions Office by
the relevant deadline:
– GRADSAF application form (includes a Gates Cambridge section
and essay)
– Academic transcripts
– 2 academic references
– 1 personal reference (for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship)
• Finalists interview in Washington, DC (early February)
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Emphases: what makes them just a bit
different?
All require academic excellence, demonstrated leadership
potential, ability to be a good ambassador
Marshall—extraordinary academics
Rhodes—moral character, exceptional all around
Mitchell—sustained public and community service
Gates Cambridge—global network, improve lives
Finding a university/program/faculty:
 Marshall website info on the UK universities
 UK individual university websites
 UK University Guides (SundayTimes, imes Good University Guide,
Guardian, Daily Telegraph,)
 Literature review in your research area for faculty names & locations
 GENIUS searchable database:
nau.edu/research/Grants-Contracts/External-Funding/
 British Council: EducationUK.org
 British Council in US for students:
usa.britishcouncil.org/education/uk-universities
Education in Ireland: EducationIreland.ie
 Global rankings
 NAU faculty
Ask faculty in your department for univ/program advice
Talk to faculty who have lived, studied, taught in the UK
See istud2.istud.nau.edu/facultyexp/dirbydept.php?
For successful applications:
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Thoughtful, well-written essays—strongly professional in their “proposal”
aspects, but also sharing who you are personally.
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A compelling explanation of why that country and that scholarship
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Evidence that candidate has done the necessary research to find
appropriate programs at appropriate universities
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Career plans that will make a significant contribution to field and society
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Innovative, exciting research and potential for leadership in your field
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Strong letters of recommendation that show personal connection to
applicant
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Strong transcript with courses that clearly prepare candidate for proposed
field of study
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Knowledge of UK
General Application Process:
Rhodes, Mitchell, Marshall
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University must nominate (NAU competitive process)
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Good to talk with Melissa if you plan to apply
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Meet NAU internal deadline requirements: July 6, 2015 or earlier
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Selection Committee evaluates apps, selects nominees
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Do online application
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Revision, Revision, Revision – work with Melissa and mentors
where possible
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Early October official deadlines—SUBMIT EARLY
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November national or regional interview of finalists
Final Application Deadlines. Plan to be
finished one week ahead if you want
final feedback.
 Marshall
October 1
 Mitchell
October 1
 Rhodes
October 7
(1st Wed)
 Gates Cambridge
October 15
(Round 1)
How Competitive?
INCREDIBLY
Use My Website:
NAU.edu/NISF
Tips for Applications section !!!
How to write proposals and personal statements
and more
Recommendations for Reference Writers:
Letters to Melissa first
Archived Workshops
Have a Back-Up Plan
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Apply to more than one of these scholarships
(customize apps, though!)
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Apply to the UK university separately, pursue
international scholarships there, research and
teaching assistantships, etc.
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UK funding resources recommended by the British
Council: nau.edu/nisf > Other Major Scholarships >
Graduate Study in the UK
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Look into the Fulbright US Student Program:
us.fulbrightonline.org/
fulbright.state.gov
Sponsored by: U.S. Department of State
Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs
Administered by:
Institute of International Education (IIE)
fulbright.state.gov
www.iie.org
U.S. Student Program
Two Major Types of Grants
Research/Study
English Teaching Assistantship (ETA)
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900 awards
8-12 months
~140 countries
Independent research,
graduate study, or creative
(arts) projects abroad
900 awards
8-12 months
~70 countries
Help teach English and U.S. culture in
the classroom
For more information, visit:
http://us.fulbrightonline.org
Eligibility
• U.S. citizen by application deadline
• At least bachelor’s degree by start of
grant
• No doctorate by application deadline
• Proficiency in written and spoken
language of host country (varies by
country)
• Be able to build a compelling case for
the fit between your background, the
grant, and your future
For more information, visit:
http://us.fulbrightonline.org
Grant Benefits
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Round-trip Airfare
Monthly Stipend *
Accident & Sickness Coverage
Other Possible Benefits *
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Support For Dependents
Research Allowance
Tuition
Language Lessons
Enhancement Activities
Disability-Related Accommodations
* Varies, dependent on grant and host country
For more information, visit:
http://fulbright.state.gov
Application Components
Basic Personal Data
Essays
• Statement of Purpose
 Research/Study: 2 page max
 ETA: 1 page max
• Personal Statement (1 page max)
Reports / References
• Foreign Language Evaluation
• Three (3) References
Transcripts (unofficial to start with)
Other
• Research/Study: Affiliation Letter(s)
• Special Opportunities have additional
requirements
• Arts: Supplementary Materials
For more information, visit:
http://us.fulbrightonline.org
To Identify an Affiliation/Institution
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Talk to professors in your field
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Seek out NAU Faculty with international expertise in your country: see
istud2.istud.nau.edu/facultyexp/index.php
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Check resources in your field’s professional organization(s)
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Do a literature review, check citation indexes: help available at Cline Library
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GENIUS searchable database: (use VPN or NAU computer)
nau.edu/research/Grants-Contracts/External-Funding
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Google search
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iiepassport.org/ and other study abroad sites that list institutions by country
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CIES.org: identify Fulbright Scholars in your country and contact them
For more information, visit:
http://us.fulbrightonline.org
Application Timeline
Design Project,
Prepare Application
March 31 - Sept
Campus Interview
Sept / Oct
National Application Deadline
October 13, 2015
National Screening Committees
Nov / Dec
Commissions/Embassies
Foreign Scholarship Board
Jan - May
Final Notification
Mar - June
For more information, visit:
http://fulbright.state.gov