Job Description: The George J. Mitchell Scholarships are named in honor of former U.S. Senator George J. Mitchell for his pivotal contribution to the Northern Ireland peace process. These scholarships allow American post-graduates to pursue one year of study at institutions of higher learning in Ireland and Northern Ireland. There are no restrictions concerning academic field of study.
Eligibility:
To qualify for the 2011 Mitchell Scholarships, applicants must:
1. Be US citizens Be at least 18 years old but not yet 30 on October 1, 2010.
2. Have a Bachelor’s degree before study begins under the Mitchell Scholarship in Fall of 2011.
3. Be enrolled at or a graduate of UNC-CH.
4. Have a 3.8 GPA.
5. Must demonstrate both academic distinction and potential for leadership.
Application Process:
1. Preliminary Application (Due September 2, 2010 by 12:00 p.m.). Please submit one original of the following items (single sided, unstapled) to the UNC ODS by the above deadline:
1. Application Form: The 2011 forms will be available from the Mitchell Scholarship Website here. Please register your campus representative as Professor Linda Dykstra ( ods@unc.eduThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).
2. Personal Statement: 1,000 words maximum.
3. Letters of recommendation. At least 3 letters delivered directly to the UNC ODS by your reference. UNC recommends giving references this letter.
4. Original Transcript: One for each college or University attended (UNC transcripts can be ordered through the Registrar at no cost if delivered to UNC Offices).
5. Proof of American citizenship to be considered for the UNC endorsement.
2. UNC Interviews (Mid September: Please contact us ASAP if you anticipate any conflicts) : Based on your preliminary application, students will be invited to interview with the UNC Mitchell Committee. Students unavailable for on-campus interviews must contact the ODS one month in advance to discuss other available options.
3. Revise Applications: Those students nominated by the UNC committee (this number varies based on the regions from where applicants can apply) will have two weeks to revise all parts of their application with assistance from the ODS.
4. Final Submission (Deadline: First week of October, 2010): The regional application will be submitted online with the assistance of the ODS. Hard copy materials will be sent to the regional Mitchell committee by the ODS.
5. Finalists will be flown to Washington for an interview before the national selection committee in November, 2010.
Application Deadline 2nd September 2010
