Commissioner - Marshall Aid Commemoration Comissioner

The Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission was founded by a 1953 Act of Parliament, in order to express gratitude to the American people for the post-war support and assistance conceived by Secretary of State George C Marshall, now known as the Marshall Plan. The Act created postgraduate scholarships in the UK for American students with the potential to excel in their chosen fields of study and future careers. Each year, up to 40 Marshall scholarships are awarded, some in partnership with outstanding UK universities.

The role

Members of the Commission have responsibility for:

• overseeing the grant-in-aid provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office for Marshall Scholarships for talented young graduates from the United States
• oversight of the selection of Scholars (delegated to Regional Committees in the USA and the Ambassador's Advisory Council in Washington)
• ensuring Scholars receive appropriate advice and assistance in the UK
• ensuring the programme makes a valuable and enduring contribution to UK/US relations

The successful candidate will lead on the strategic development of ‘Marshall Plus’, a programme of extra-curricular events and activities to offer scholars a broader experience of public and professional life in the UK

More information about Marshall Scholarships and the Commission can be found at www.marshallscholarship.org.

How to apply

For more information and to apply, please download the information pack and the application form.