Are you interested in studying in Ireland? If yes, then you have good news. The University of Maine is offering the George J. Mitchell Peace Scholarship to Ireland for the students desiring to obtain higher studies in Ireland. The George J. Mitchell Peace Scholarship honours the Northern Ireland peace accord. Students enrolled in a full-time, matriculated undergraduate student at the University of Maine or the University of Maine at Machias are encouraged to apply for the scholarship.
The purpose of the George J. Mitchell Peace Scholarship to Ireland is to support students desiring to obtain higher education in Ireland. Scholarship recipients will engage in the exchange at the University College Cork in Cork, on the south coast of Ireland, within one year after receiving the award.
The University of Maine was established in 1865. The University of Maine is a public land-grant research university in Orono, Maine. The University of Maine offers a strong traditional education at an affordable price. The University of Maine is one of New England’s premier universities. The University of Maine is one of only a few land, sea and space grant institutions in the nation. It is classified among “R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity”.
Brief Description
The given table shall provide additional details of the scholarship to the entrant:
| Organization | University of Maine |
| Educational Level | Undergraduate |
| Subjects | All |
| Amount | Varies |
| Access Mode | Online |
| Number of Awards | Undefined |
| City | Maine |
| Nationality | International, Domestic |
| Country | United States |
| Application Deadline | March 1, 2021 |
| Application Fees | Nil |
| Requirement | Application form |
Who May be Eligible?
Eligibility criteria to apply for the George J. Mitchell Peace Scholarship to Ireland is as follows-
- The candidate must be age 18 or older and be eligible for international travel at the exchange time.
- The candidate must be a citizen of the United States.
- The candidate must be a Maine resident for at least one year.
- The candidate must have demonstrated leadership skills and a commitment to community service.
- The candidate must be a full-time, matriculated undergraduate student at the University of Maine or the University of Maine at Machias.
- The candidate must have completed 24 credits in residence by the application deadline. AP, early college and transfer credits are not considered.
- The candidate ought to have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
How to Apply?
The applicants interested in applying for the George J. Mitchell Peace Scholarship to Ireland must fill in an application form. The applicants must complete the application form adequately, attach all the supporting documents without any negligence, and finally submit it via email in PDF format to studyabroad@maine.edu.
Supporting documents
- Resume
- Two letters of recommendation
- Essay
- Official University Transcript
Benefits
The recipient of the George J. Mitchell Peace Scholarship to Ireland will receive various worthy awards. The scholarship award covers tuition and fees for a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 15 credits per semester, university housing (UCC), meal stipend, and airfare stipend of $1000. The scholarship will help the recipient to overcome financial barriers.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for The George J. Mitchell Peace Scholarship to Ireland is January 9, 2021. Submissions made beyond the deadline will not be evaluated.
