As a Discovery Fellow, students begin research on the first day of their college career. 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 or current first-year student
• A 32 ACT or 1420 SAT
• No prior research work is required
• Students must have applied for the Stamps Scholarship to be considered for this award

For More Information

Incoming freshmen who are eligible for this scholarship will be recommended based off their Honors College application materials. There is no separate application for this scholarship. If you receive this award, you will be notified in early 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.