Fellowships are nationally competitive grants, scholarships, and similar funding opportunities for students. Typically, fellowships fund study, research, or teaching in the United States or abroad.
Students were selected for the Academic Distinction Award based on the following three criteria:
Recent Mizzou Graduate Awarded Gates Cambridge ScholarshipAt the age of 18, Shakked Halperin spent a year volunteering with Ethiopian children teaching high school math, English, percussion and art. Through that experience he developed a focus on improving the lives of others. Next fall, he will take that focus to the University of Cambridge after being named a recipient of the prestigious Gates Cambridge Scholarship.
Studies Take MU Student to EnglandEven in today’s society, classic novels like Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice are still capturing the hearts of readers. For MU English major Grace McNamee, the British author is also her topic of research.
Mizzou senior Jordan Bartlebaugh says research has defined her undergraduate career. Now, thanks to a fellowship from the National Science Foundation (NSF), she will continue to conduct research following graduation.
MU Excels Celebrates Fellowship ApplicantsApplying for nationally-competitive awards and fellowships can be both challenging and rewarding. On April 10, a celebration was held to recognize MU students who have applied for those awards and fellowships with support from the MU Fellowships Office.
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A panel discussion with scholarship recipients and experts aimed at students interested in applying for scholarships to study in the UK and Ireland.
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A panel discussion with Fulbright scholarship recipients aimed at students interested in applying for FulbrightMarch 5, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
2206C Student Center
Information sessions tailored to freshmen that will discuss opportunities for applying to nationally-competitive fellowships.
February 26-27, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
2206C Student Center
Information sessions covering opportunities for applying to nationally-competitive fellowships.
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Information for the 2014 UK Fulbright Summer Institutes should be posted sometime in late December. These fellowships cover full costs for 3- to 6-week programs housed at universities throughout the United Kingdom and are open to current first- and second-year students who will complete undergraduate degrees no earlier than May of 2016. Please contact the Fellowships Office for further information.
