"In appointing Marshall scholars the selectors will look for distinction of intellect and character as evidenced by their scholastic achievement and by their other activities and achievements. Preference will be given to candidates who combine high academic ability with the capacity to play an active part in the life of the United Kingdom university to which they go, and to those who display a potential to make significant contribution to their society."

• Candidate must be a U.S. citizen by October
• A candidate must have graduated within four years from her or his undergraduate university, unless she or he is seeking to enroll in a British business school
• A candidate must have maintained a grade point average of no less than 3.7 or have the endorsing institution (that is CURF on behalf of Penn) present an explanation.

• Intellectual distinction
• Potential to become a leader and decision-maker
• Strong motivation and seriousness of purpose
• Outward-looking disposition and an interest in society in general
• Good communication skills
• Potential to promote British-American understanding

• Letter of endorsement from Penn
• Outline of proposed studies in the U.K.
• Statement describing academic and other interests and pursuits
• Four letters of recommendation
• Official college transcripts