Skip Navigation

Honors College Medal University of Missouri-Columbia
MU Honors College
  Search   Contact the Honors College Contact Site Index Site Index Honors College Home Home   
 

Graduate Scholarships and Fellowships

On This Page
Fulbright Grants
Gates Scholarships
Goldwater Scholarship
Hertz Fellowship
James Madison Fellowships
Jacob K. Javits Fellowship
Luce Scholars Program
Marshall Scholarship
Mellon Fellowships
George J. Mitchell Scholarship
National Science Foundation
Rhodes Scholarship
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship
Harry S. Truman Scholarship

Fulbright Grants

The Institute for International Education administers approximately 900 awards for overseas study annually. There is a single application for the following grants: Fulbright Full Grants, Fulbright Fixed Sum Grants, Fulbright Travel Only Grant, Foreign and Private Grants, Gifted and Talented Program for Graduating Seniors, Opportunities for Recent Graduates and MA Candidates, Teaching Opportunities, and Awards in Creative and Performing Arts. For additional information please contact the MU International Center, N52 Memorial Union, (573) 882-9470.

Gates Scholarships

The Gates Cambridge Scholars Program hopes to create a network of future leaders from around the world who will bring new vision and commitment to improving the life circumstances of citizens in their respective countries. Over time, it is anticipated that Gates Cambridge Scholars will become leaders in helping to address global problems related to health, equity, technology, and learning.

Goldwater Scholarship

The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program was established by Congress in 1986 to honor Senator Barry M. Goldwater, who served his country for 56 years as a soldier and statesman, including 30 years of service in the U.S. Senate. The purpose of the Foundation is to provide a continuing source of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians, and engineers by awarding scholarships to college students who intend to pursue careers in these fields. For additional information please contact Associate Dean Theodore Tarkow, tarkowt@missouri.edu or (573) 882-4421.

Hertz Fellowship

The Hertz Foundation provides fellowships tenable at three dozen of the nation's finest universities for graduate work leading to award of the Ph.D. degree in applications of the physical sciences.

James Madison Fellowships

The James Madison Fellowships are intended exclusively for graduate study leading to a master’s degree. James Madison Fellows can attend any accredited institution of higher education in the United States. Each individual entering the James Madison Fellowship Program will be expected to pursue and complete a master’s degree in one of the following (Listed in order of preference): Master of Arts degree (MA) in American history or in political science (also referred to as "government and politics" or as "government"); Master of Arts in Teaching degree (MAT) concentrating on either American Constitutional history (in a history department) or American government, political institutions and political theory (in a political science department); Master of Education degree (MEd) or the Master of Arts or Master of Science in Education, with a concentration in American history or American government, political institutions, and political theory. For additional information, please contact the Honors College at (573) 882-3893.

Jacob K. Javits Fellowship

The purpose of the Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program is to provide fellowships for graduate students in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Fellows are selected on the basis of achievement, financial need, and exceptional promise. Students must intend to pursue a doctoral degree or MFA at an accredited US institution of higher education.

Luce Scholars Program

The Henry Luce Foundation offers scholarships, which enable young people to live and work in an Asian country for one year. The Foundation designates eighteen Scholars annually and provides a stipend as well as travel and living expenses plus salary in their country of placement in East or Southeast Asia.

Marshall Scholarships

Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study for a degree in the United Kingdom. Up to forty Scholars are selected each year to study either at graduate or occasionally undergraduate level at an UK institution in any field of study. The scheme allows the Scholars, who are the potential leaders, opinion-formers and decision-makers in their own country, to gain an understanding and appreciation of British values and the British way of life. It also establishes long-lasting ties between the peoples of Britain and the United States. Each scholarship is held for two years. For additional information please contact Associate Dean Theodore Tarkow, tarkowt@missouri.edu or (573) 882-4421.

Mellon Fellowships

All college graduates planning to begin Ph.D. studies in Fall 2001 in the humanistic field are eligible to apply for the 80-85 Mellon Fellowships awarded annually. Applicants must be able to present evidence of outstanding academic promise and interest in a career of teaching and scholarship. Those seeking a PhD in the traditional humanities disciplines, including history, are eligible, however those interested in the creative and performing arts, social sciences, education, law or social work are not eligible. For additional information, please contact Jonnel Clothier, clothierj@missouri.edu or (573) 882-3893.

George J. Mitchell Scholarship

The George J. Mitchell Scholarships were established in 1998 to broaden the interests of students in Ireland. Scholars will be eligible to attend institutions of higher learning in Ireland, including the seven universities in the Republic of Ireland and the two universities in Northern Ireland, for one academic year of post-graduate study. Prospective Scholars must have a demonstrated record of intellectual distinction, leadership, and extra-curricular activity, as well as personal characteristics of honesty, integrity, fairness, and unselfish service to others which indicate a potential for future leadership and contribution to society. There are no restrictions as to academic field of study.

National Science Foundation

The National Science Foundation (NSF) seeks to ensure the vitality of the human resource base of science, mathematics, and engineering in the United States and to reinforce its diversity. A competition is conducted for Graduate Research Fellowships, with additional awards offered for women in engineering and computer and information science.

Rhodes Scholarship

The Rhodes Scholarships are awarded for two, or with special permission, three years of study toward a degree in any field at Oxford University, England. Applicants must be 18-24 years of age, and have received a Bachelor's degree by the time they take up the Scholarship. 32 Rhodes Scholars are elected annually-winners must undergo interviews at the state and regional level. For additional information please contact Associate Dean Theodore Tarkow, tarkowt@missouri.edu or (573) 882-4421.

Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships

Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships aim to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries. Recipients are expected to be outstanding ambassadors of goodwill through appearances before Rotary clubs, schools, civic organizations and other forums in the host country, and are expected to share the experiences of understanding acquired during their period abroad with the people of their home countries.

Harry S. Truman Scholarship

The Harry S. Truman Scholarship is a $30,000 merit based grant awarded to undergraduate students, who wish financial support to attend graduate or professional school in preparation for careers in government, the non?profit sector or elsewhere in public service. For additional information, please contact Professor Rick Hardy, hardyr@missouri.edu.

For additional information about graduate scholarships please contact the MU Office of Student Financial Aid. For additional information about graduate fellowships please contact the Fellowships Office.

Last Modified: November 07 2007 .  Copyright © 2003 The Curators of the University of Missouri