Can I renew my Marshall Scholarship, and how would a third-year extension work for my DPhil?

The Marshall Scholarship is not renewed annually under the standard procedure. What you can do depends on the type of award you hold, and a third year for a DPhil is possible only in limited cases and is not automatic.

Renewal by Award Type

How the Third-Year Extension Works

• The process takes place during your second year of study.
• Check your eligibility: you must be a Two-Year Marshall Scholar on a DPhil or PhD that needs a third year.
• Show academic progress: demonstrate you are on track to complete and submit your doctoral thesis.
• Submit your request with an academic progress report and support from your UK university supervisor.
• The Marshall Commission reviews your academic reasons and the available funding, then you receive the decision.
• If approved, third-year funding may come through the Marshall Commission, the Ray Dolby-Marshall Scholarship or the Cambridge Trust partnership.
• Funding is not provided beyond the end of a scholar's third academic year.

My Advice

Plan your DPhil timeline from day one and talk to your supervisor early about whether a third year is realistic. Do not count on the extension in your budget, because it is not guaranteed. Check the official Marshall Commission page for the latest rules.