George J. Mitchell Scholarship

The Mitchell Scholars Program offers a national competitive scholarship sponsored by the US-Ireland Alliance.

The Mitchell Scholars Program, named to honor former US Senator George Mitchell’s pivotal contribution to the Northern Ireland peace process, is designed to introduce and connect generations of future American leaders to the island of Ireland, while recognizing and fostering intellectual achievement, leadership, and a commitment to community and public service.

Up to twelve Mitchell Scholars between the ages of 18 and 30 are chosen annually for one year of postgraduate study in any discipline offered by institutions of higher learning in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Applicants are judged on three criteria:

• scholarship,
• leadership, and
• a sustained commitment to community and public service.

The Mitchell Scholars Program provides tuition, accommodations, a living expenses stipend, and an international travel stipend.

Learn more about the institutions at which Mitchell Scholars may study.

• Dublin City University
• Dublin Institute of Technology
• Dun Laoghaire IADT

• National University of Ireland, Galway
• National University of Ireland, Maynooth

• The Queen’s University of Belfast
• Trinity College Dublin

• University College Cork
• University College Dublin

• University of Limerick
• University of Ulster