Marshall Scholarship 2027 Deadline September 29: Fully Funded Postgraduate Study in UK
Applications for the 2027 Marshall Scholarship close on September 29, 2026, giving eligible US citizens an opportunity to pursue funded postgraduate study at universities across the United Kingdom.
Candidates and their recommenders must complete their submissions by 5:00 PM in the time zone of the endorsing US institution. The university or college must then complete its endorsement and submit the final application by October 1.
Marshall Scholarship 2027: Key Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Scholarship | Marshall Scholarship |
| Study Destination | United Kingdom |
| Applicant Deadline | September 29, 2026 |
| Applicant Closing Time | 5:00 PM in endorsing institution's time zone |
| Institutional Submission Deadline | October 1, 2026 |
| Number of Awards | Up to 50 annually |
| Study Level | Postgraduate |
| Eligible Nationality | United States citizens |
Who Is Eligible for the 2027 Marshall Scholarship?
Applicants must be US citizens and must hold their first undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year US college or university by the time they begin the scholarship in September 2027.
- Must be a United States citizen.
- Must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.7 on a 4.0 scale.
- Must have graduated from the first undergraduate degree after April 2024.
- Must hold the qualifying degree before taking up the scholarship.
- Must not already have studied for or hold a degree or equivalent qualification from a British university.
What Does the Marshall Scholarship Cover?
The Marshall Scholarship provides extensive financial support for postgraduate study in the UK. The total value varies according to the scholar's university, location and individual circumstances.
- University tuition fees
- Living-cost allowance
- Travel between the United States and United Kingdom
- Book grant
- Thesis support
- Research-related grants
- Daily study-travel assistance where applicable
- Support for a dependent spouse in eligible cases
What Courses Can Marshall Scholars Study?
The 2027 programme offers several study pathways. Scholars can undertake a one-year master's programme, a two-year master's route, two consecutive one-year master's degrees, or eligible doctoral study.
| Pathway | Study Option |
|---|---|
| One-Year | One qualifying master's degree |
| Two-Year | One two-year master's degree |
| Two Master's Degrees | Two consecutive one-year master's programmes |
| Doctoral | PhD/DPhil study with applicable funding |
How to Apply for the Marshall Scholarship
- Check the 2027 eligibility rules.
- Select the appropriate scholarship pathway and UK course.
- Complete the online Marshall Scholarship application.
- Arrange three recommendation letters.
- Submit the application to the applicant's US undergraduate institution.
- The institution decides whether to endorse the candidate.
- The endorsing institution submits the final application to the appropriate regional committee.
Applicants should also check their university's internal deadline because institutions may require submission earlier than September 29.
How Are Marshall Scholars Selected?
The selection process evaluates candidates in three equally weighted areas: academic merit, leadership potential and ambassadorial potential. Shortlisted candidates are expected to be informed about interviews in early to mid-November, with final selections announced after the regional interviews.
Eligible candidates planning to apply should complete all application materials and recommendation letters before the September 29, 2026 deadline and coordinate closely with their institutional scholarship adviser.
