Marshall Scholarship Application Timeline

You can begin your application for a Marshall Scholarship in your junior or senior year. You can also apply as a recent graduate or graduate student. To get started, review the eligibility criteria and frequently asked questions.

Tasks and Due Dates

Tasks	Due Dates	Notes
Attend information sessions	Jan. 13-14	Jan. 13 at 3:30 p.m. or Jan. 14 at 4 p.m., location TBD
Submit campus application	Feb. 6	Apply here on the campus application.
Write first draft of personal statement	Feb. 20	Write a statement describing your academic interests and other pursuits (1,000 words).
Request letters of recommendation	Week of Feb. 20	Ask professors for letters.
Write first draft of post-scholarship plans	March 6	300 words
Write about your proposed academic program	March 13	Describe your proposed academic program, explaining your choice of university and courses. Discuss proposed research, if applicable (500 words).
Write leadership statement	March 20	Write about a time you were working with a group of people and you saw and responded to a need for leadership (500 words).
Write about ambassador potential	March 27	Explain why you want to study in the UK, how it would benefit you and how it could enhance the US-UK relationship (500 words).
Submit your final draft	April 10

National Fellowship Advising

Connie Storey, Associate Director of Scholarships and Fellowships
cstorey2@niu.edu