As a Discovery Fellow, students begin research in their first semester. This scholarship program allows students to gain insight into the professional world, enhance their knowledge base and critical thinking skills, and better prepare themselves for their path after they graduate from Mizzou. These students also form an invaluable connection with their faculty mentor that can last for years and open other doors during their academic career. Students from all majors can participate in this research program. 

There are also ample opportunities for Discovery Fellows to share their work, including on the Mizzou campus through undergraduate research forums.

Award Amount and Expectations

Discovery Fellows are awarded a scholarship of $3,000 for the year. This award is disbursed in two equal installments during the year and only if the student meets the program requirements. Selected students work on their research project approximately eight hours per week during the academic year.

Eligibility

• Entering freshman
• A 32 ACT or 1420 SAT
• No prior research work is required
• Domestic applicants must have applied for the Stamps Scholarship by Dec. 1; International applicants can apply through ScholarshipUniverse by Dec. 1

For More Information

If you receive this award, you will be notified by mid- to late-March and it will be included in your financial aid package from the University of Missouri. Please note, your Mizzou and Honors College application muse be submitted by Dec. 1, but you don’t have to be admitted by that date.