The George J. Mitchell scholarship program, launched in 2000, has sent nearly 300 American students to Ireland, but funding issues may halt future selections.
Organizers attributed the funding difficulties to changing U.S.-Ireland relations, despite the two countries maintaining close ties that benefit both, especially compared to other small European nations.
The scholarship covers full tuition, accommodations, and living expenses, with a budget of around $1 million, highlighting the program's significant financial requirements.
Ireland's prime minister noted the impact of historical Irish immigration and the involvement of Irish Americans in both the founding of the Irish state and the peace process.
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