Among the distinguished recipients of the 2024 Marshall Scholarship, which facilitates American scholars in pursuing graduate education in the UK, is Hari Choudhari—an Indian-origin student. Currently enrolled in International Politics with minors in History and German at Georgetown University, Hari will embark on his graduate studies in Conflict Transformation and Social Justice at Queen’s University Belfast. Subsequently, he will pursue an MSc in Global Leadership and Peacebuilding at King’s College London. The program received 1006 applications from across the US this year, with Hari selected from this competitive pool.
Hari has distinguished himself through a series of internships, including roles at the Center for Cross-Border Studies in Northern Ireland and the Meridian International Center. He currently serves as a Virtual Student Federal Service intern with the Political Section at the US Consulate-General in Munich, Germany, and has upcoming internship plans with the House Committee on Foreign Affairs in Congress. His research on German security policy has been published by the American-German Institute.
Georgetown University’s Lauren Tuckley, the Center for Research and Fellowships Director, remarked on Hari’s commitment to conflict and peacekeeping studies, noting his proactive engagement both inside and outside the classroom. Through the Marshall Scholarship, Hari aims to learn from UK scholars dedicated to grassroots peacebuilding, preparing for a future career in policymaking.
The 2024 Marshall Scholarship class comprises aspiring professionals in various fields, including diplomats, doctors, fighter pilots, and scientists. Half of the class will pursue STEM-related degrees, aligning with the UK government’s goal of transforming Britain into a “Science & Technology Superpower” by 2030. The scholars, hailing from diverse backgrounds, will commence their studies at 18 different institutions across the UK starting in September, contributing to the scholarship’s legacy that began in 1953 as a gesture of gratitude to the US for its post-World War II assistance under the Marshall Plan.
