Join URF for a week devoted to FELLOWSHIPS FOR GRADUATE STUDY IN THE UK
UK Scholarships Week will introduce interested students and alums to multiple fellowships for graduate study in the UK through online information sessions, held from March 24-28, 2025, providing everything from overviews of the various scholarships to hearing from members of the Columbia community who are alumni of the scholarships, to a panel of Columbia alumni sharing their experiences with graduate study in the UK virtually with prospective candidates. URF welcomes all years and graduates of CC, SEAS, GS, who are keen to learn more about the Rhodes, Marshall, Gates-Cambridge, Churchill, and Ellison Scholarships - with an eye on applying this year or in the future! All events will be held virtually and will not be recorded. Zoom links available here.
Session I: Focus on the early deadlines!
The Rhodes, Marshall, Churchill and Gates Cambridge Scholarships
Tuesday, March 25, 2025, from 5 - 6pm EST
Eager to learn more about prestigious postgraduate fellowships? Wondering how to apply to the Rhodes, Marshall, Churchill, Gates Cambridge, and Ellison Scholarships? Curious how to add a competitive edge to your application? Join URF for a session devoted specifically to these opportunities!
Session II: Rhodes and Marshall Scholarships: A Guided Tour of the Application
Thursday, March 27, 2025 from 12 - 1pm EST
It can feel daunting to get started on the Rhodes and/or Marshall Applications. This session is divided into two parts: in Part One we will go through the Rhodes application and discuss strategies for tackling the personal statement, the academic program statement, and other aspects of the application. In the second part of this workshop, we will turn our attention to the Marshall Application, paying particular attention to the five essays that are the backbone of this application. Discussion and conversation are encouraged, so bring any and all questions that might be on your mind, too!
Session III: Hear from your Peers! Rhodes, Marshall, Churchill, Gates-Cambridge Panel Discussion
Friday, March 28, 2025 from 2 - 3pm EST
Join URF to learn about UK Scholarships from your peers who are current and recent scholarship awardees! Joining us in our 2025 session will be current and past Columbia alumni engaged in study in the UK! Bring your questions or join to simply listen to their tales from studying in the UK, and how this opportunity has continued to open doors beyond their fellowship year.