The Brazeal Scholarship was created in 2004 by Jim and Cathy Brazeal in order to attract and retain the best young scholars to the Mizzou campus. The scholarship includes at least $15,000 per year, renewable for a total of four years. It also includes an additional $6,000 to cover the costs associated with a Mizzou study abroad program and a freshman year research placement.

Through the research experience, students broaden their knowledge in their field, develop critical thinking skills and learn more about the professional world. Brazeal Scholars pursue research in fields related to their interests, whether it be engineering, journalism, political science, literature, plant sciences, business or whatever their Mizzou major might be.

Brazeal Scholars enroll in a research skill class based on their intended major for their first semester on campus. This helps students gain critical research skills that will be helpful in their research endeavors.

Eligibility

• Entering freshman
• A 32 ACT or 1420 SAT

How to Apply

Step 1: Apply to Mizzou

Step 2: Apply to the Honors College

Step 3: Submit the Premier Scholars application (which includes the Stamps Scholarship, Brazeal Scholarship, Boomba Tiger Scholarship and Discovery Fellows) via your Application Status Page. This application includes:

• An additional essay of 500-750 words in response to the following prompt:
• Two letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak directly to your academic abilities, achievements, and character. They should be teachers, school counselors, coaches, supervisors; one letter must be written by a teacher or counselor.
  • Your writers/references will be sent a link to submit their letters of recommendation. Recommendation letters must be submitted by the Dec. 1 deadline.

Honors College application guidelines regarding your essay: In evaluating your application, we want to get a picture of your own independent thinking and creativity. Responses to application essay questions should reflect your own ideas and experiences, be independently written by you and reflect your personal writing style. You may receive advice on content and editing, including the use of generative artificial intelligence software to assist with readability only (e.g. making grammar or clarity suggestions for revising the work that you have already generated). Content, substance and final written text must be your own. You are ultimately responsible for the accuracy and readability of your work.