US-Ireland Alliance, which sends future American leaders to Ireland for a year of graduate study.
The selection marks the first time a Baylor student has been named a recipient of the scholarship. The non-partisan and nonprofit alliance is dedicated to consolidating relations between the United States and the island of Ireland and building that relationship in various spheres — education, politics, business and the arts — for the benefit of both countries.
A record 453 individuals applied this year – a 22% increase over the record set two years ago. The scholarship was named in honor of former U.S. Sen. George Mitchell for his commitment to the peace process in Ireland.