New Class, New Missions: 43 Students Named Marshall Scholars for 2025

Forty-three winners announced and set to study in the UK

The Association of Marshall Scholars has named 43 recipients of the 2025 Marshall Scholarship, a prize that sends outstanding young Americans to study at British universities. The announcement, made this week, confirms the cohort that will travel to the UK for graduate study starting next year. Winners come from a wide range of U.S. colleges and universities and plan to pursue subjects from science and engineering to public policy and the arts.

Why the Marshall matters: a short history and what the award covers

The Marshall Scholarship was created after World War II to deepen ties between the United States and the United Kingdom by sponsoring American students to study in Britain. It is one of the most prestigious international scholarships for U.S. citizens. Scholarship packages typically cover tuition, living expenses, a travel allowance and other modest supports for one or two years of graduate study. Beyond the money, the award opens doors: winners join a network of alumni who are active in government, academia, business and the arts.

A snapshot of the class: subjects, schools and where winners come from

The 43 scholars represent a broad mix of fields. Science and engineering remain well represented, with several scholars heading into climate science, biomedical research and data-focused disciplines. Social sciences and public policy are also strong, reflecting the scholarship’s long interest in future civic leaders. The humanities and arts make up a smaller but notable slice of the cohort.

On the institutions front, winners come from both private and public U.S. universities. The list includes students from highly selective research universities as well as those from large state institutions and liberal arts colleges. Geographically, the group reflects the country’s diversity: winners hail from urban and rural areas, from multiple states across the U.S., and from varied socioeconomic backgrounds. In short, the selection panel has balanced academic achievement with leadership, community involvement and plans for public impact.

Personal snapshots: the kinds of projects and leadership we’ll see in the UK

To make the cohort feel real, here are a few short, anonymized profiles that reflect common threads among the winners. One scholar is a mechanical engineer from a state university who led a campus program to retrofit community buildings for energy efficiency; they plan to study renewable-energy systems in a UK engineering department. Another is a public-health researcher who has worked on vaccination outreach in underserved neighborhoods and will pursue a public-health degree focusing on global immunization policy. A third is a humanities student who combined disability advocacy with research in literature and will study digital archives and community engagement at a British university. These profiles show the mix of high-level research goals and practical leadership that the Marshall often rewards.

Association response and reaction to the new cohort

The Association of Marshall Scholars praised the winners as a “vibrant and ambitious” group prepared to make an impact both in the UK and back home. Officials noted the selection committee’s emphasis on intellectual range and civic commitment. Association leaders also highlighted the scholarship’s long-term goal: to build lasting ties through intellectual exchange and public service. Several program staff emphasized that the winners’ plans ranged from academic research to work in government and non-profits, underscoring the scholarship’s broad civic bent.

Next steps for winners and how to see the full list

Winners typically move through a set of logistical steps before departing: accepting the award, finalizing their UK university choices, and preparing visas and travel plans. The Association publishes the full winners list and detailed program information on its official channels; press offices for the Association and the U.S. Embassy in London also provide updates and contact information for media or interested institutions. The scholarship year generally begins the following academic term, so most winners will be settling into UK study over the coming months.

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Sources

• prnewswire.com