US-Ireland Alliance pauses George Mitchell Scholarship program due to funding shortfall.

The US-Ireland Alliance pauses the prestigious George Mitchell Scholarship program due to lack of funding and concerns over long-term sustainability. The program, which sends 12 American students annually to study in Irish and Northern Irish universities, requires a minimum endowment of $40 million for long-term stability. The Irish government matches donor funding up to $21 million, but no major funders have emerged.

March 13, 2024
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