More Info on the Marshall Memorial Fellowship
May 21st, 2004 • Marshall Memorial Fellowship
Some folks have asked me what the Marshall Memorial Fellowship is all about. Below is a short synopsis for those that are even mildly interested. More information can be found on the German Marshall Fund of the United States web site. Also, you can get some information about this year’s American recipients and the selection process by reading the press release announcing the 2004 American Marshall Memorial Fellows.
The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) was founded in 1972 as a permanent memorial to the Marshall Plan assistance after World War II. The mission of GMF is to promote greater cooperation and understanding between the United States and Europe.
The Marshall Memorial Fellowship was set up in 1982 to sponsor fellows from Europe to visit the United States. These fellows meet with various officials and individuals to get a greater understanding of American culture, politics, and society. In 1999, GMF set up a reciprocal program to select and sponsor American fellows for travel in Europe. American Marshall Memorial Fellows visit Europe during one of three scheduled trips during their fellowship year. Trips are approximately 3 weeks in length (mine is 25 days) with 18-21 other Fellows. A very important note about the trip is that only Fellows may travel. No family, no kids, and no significant others. That could be a deal killer for some.
The GMF is currently accepting nominations for the 2005 class of American Marshall Memorial Fellows. If you are interested, I’d urge you to review the qualifications and consider applying.
If you have any further questions, feel free to drop me a line or comment on the blog.
