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DRAFT APPLICATION DEADLINE
for SUMMER ADVISING: JUNE 16, 2008
Information meetings
Spring 2008: Thursday April 17 noon in Frank Blue Room
OR Tuesday April 22, 4:30 in SCC 218. Come to one or
the other; if off campus this semester email after April
22 for further information.
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Purpose |
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Established
in honor of former U.S. Senator, George J. Mitchell,
who served as Chairman of the peace negotiations in Northern
Ireland, the goal of the Mitchell Scholarships is to
interest the next generation of American leaders in the
island of Ireland and its relationships with Britain and
Europe.
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Programs Funded |
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The fellowship supports study in the institutions of higher
learning in Ireland (seven universities in the Republic of
Ireland and the two universities in Northern Ireland) for
one academic year. Awards include tuition and room and a stipend to cover other necessary expenses, plus
assistance with travel costs. An additional stipend supports local travel to
explore Ireland and develop an understanding of
relationships between the island and its close
neighbors.
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Eligibility |
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U.S. citizens between the ages of 18-30 who will have
completed a Bachelor’s degree before beginning their studies
in Ireland may apply. There are no restrictions as to
academic field of study except that the proposed course of study must be
available at the university elected by the applicant, and
the applicant's undergraduate program must provide
sufficient basis for study in the proposed field.
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Selection Criteria |
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Prospective Scholars must demonstrate a record
of intellectual distinction, leadership, and
extra-curricular activity, as well as personal
characteristics of honesty, integrity, fairness, and
unselfish service to others which indicate a potential for
future leadership and contribution to society. The
small size and frequent activities of the Mitchell Scholars
group makes potential to be an active and contributing
member an important criterion.
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Application/Nomination Process |
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Prospective
applicants should contact the Graduate Fellowships Office or
the Faculty Advisor no later than the spring of their junior
year, as drafts are due during the summer.
Applicants submit a preliminary application to the
Pomona College Selection Committee, which conducts screening
interviews in September to determine which candidates
receive official endorsement (= nomination) from Pomona College.
The number of candidates Pomona may endorse is not limited.
Alumni/ae applicants are encouraged
seek advice from campus, but institutional
endorsement by Pomona or the applicant's current graduate
school is required only for full-time students.
Internal Application
The deadline for the internal application is June 16, 2008. You may
download the Internal Application
in Microsoft Word format
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Paula Goldsmid
and Malkiat Johal,
or you may download the
internal application in adobe acrobat reader format
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complete it and mail or fax it to the Graduate Fellowships
Office. Potential applicants are encouraged to look
into the
other British fellowships with similar deadlines and requirements,
and to discuss the potential for multiple applications with
the Faculty Advisor for British fellowships or the Graduate Fellowships
Coordinator.
Letters of Reference
Letters of reference are required. Learn more about
Letters of
reference.
Tips for Writing Personal Statements
Learn more about
writing personal statements.
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Advisor |
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Malkiat Johal
Seaver North 204, x74253
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Scholarship Web Site |
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http://www.us-irelandalliance.org/scholarships.html
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