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<p>For 65 years, the Marshall Scholarship programme has created lasting bridges between
the US and the UK by funding intellectually distinguished young Americans to undertake
postgraduate studies in Britain. Marshall scholars become advocates for greater depth
and breadth of interaction, co-operation and mutual understanding between the two
countries, with many going on to senior positions in politics, business, the law and
other fields. The Government increased the programme's funding in 2017, allowing up
to 50 scholarships to be awarded per year. This increased investment reflects the
strengthened commitment of the British Government to the value of this programme and
to the Special Relationship. The Tailored Review of the programme this year concluded
that it continues to support UK-US relations, and in line with the review's recommendations,
we will be building on work to develop our processes for evaluating the programme's
impact.</p>
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