Mitchell Scholarship

Current students cannot apply without institutional endorsement. Alumni (aged 29 or under) apply without endorsement.

Deadlines

• Internal Pitt Deadline: August 26, 2023
• Final Deadline: September 23, 2023

Timeline

Begin Today

• Research different programs in Ireland that match your interests.
• Be prepared to discuss your program ideas at your first advising appointment with a Scholar Mentor.
• Identify 4 recommendation writers.
• Schedule an advising appointment with Lesha Greene at leg78@pitt.edu to discuss programs, candidate profile, and recommendation letter writers (get on calendar now for all appointments).
• Read every page on the Mitchell website.
• Network with faculty (if possible) and former students in your program of interest in Ireland.

May–August

• Work on application and essay drafts.
• The essay must be your own work.
• Complete your supporting documents, application, short answers, and list of activities.
• Meet with a Scholar Mentor to review your application components.
• Order your transcripts from all universities attended.

Early August

Email complete application via attachments to Lesha at leg78@pitt.edu to be considered for endorsement.

Late September

• FINAL APPLICATIONS DUE for all University-endorsed students (email ALL final materials to Aidan).
• Submit your final application through the Mitchell online system.