About Us

Established in August 2005, the MU Fellowships Office encourages students to combine scholarship and research with service and global awareness. As a campus-wide entry point for information and support, the Fellowships Office assists students in identifying and applying for nationally competitive fellowships that enhance their education and provide post-baccalaureate experiences.

Our Services

Information on various fellowships
Individual meetings to identify appropriate options/funding opportunities
Help identifying programs and opportunities to strengthen your educational experience
Personalized help with your application
Tips on personal statements, résumés, essays, etc.

Fellowships Office Staff

Vicky Riback Wilson, Fellowships Coordinator
Phone: 573-884-4661
Email: fellowships@missouri.edu

Bio:Vicky returned to work at MU in 2005 following eight years as a MO State Representative. Vicky had previously worked statewide as a leadership educator for youth and adults.

Vicky served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Uganda in 1969 and 1970 and later worked in Indonesia. Her varied career includes work as a Head Start teacher, a teacher of English as a Second Language, a community arts administrator, and more than 14 years with the University of Missouri as an administrator and instructor.

Vicky has been honored with awards for her work for social justice and diversity, mental health, the arts, education, women and children, and the University, as well as for her teaching and mentoring of students.

Born in Columbia, Vicky holds a BA in English from the University of Pennsylvania and a M.Ed. from MU.