Fellowship Advising
Office of Global and National Fellowships
By the Numbers
500+
Student appointments in the past year
430
Essays reviewed in the past year
90
Public events where Fellowships spoke
Scholarship, Leadership, Service
Successful fellowship candidates have more than just good grades. More than just titles. They have rich stories they can tell about how they are driven by their intellectual curiosity, left their mark through their leadership and made a difference through their service. These campus partners help students do just that.
Consistent with guidance from the U.S. Department of Education regarding compliance with Title VI, the University does not administer or advertise scholarships, prizes, or other opportunities offered by outside organizations based on race or ethnicity.
Student Stories

MU Excels Celebrates Fellowship Mentors, Applicants
Jacqueline Limberg was one of two mentors recognized with the Ann K. Covington Award. This prestigious award honors faculty and staff who continue Covington’s legacy of student mentorship. She was nominated by Samuel Martin, senior biological sciences major. Story and photos by Logan Jackson University of Missouri students pursue a variety of nationally competitive grants,…

A Heart for Helping Others
Story by Logan Jackson When Josh Donaldson was recently named a finalist for the Truman Scholarship, he said he was flooded with a variety of emotions, including feelings of excitement and gratitude. Donaldson added that he couldn’t help but reflect on a specific conversation he had with the University of Missouri Office of Global and…

Nine Tigers Awarded Gilman Scholarships
Story by Logan Jackson Nine University of Missouri students will have the opportunity to travel overseas after receiving the U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. The scholarship enables students with financial barriers to study or intern abroad, providing them with skills critical to U.S. security and economic prosperity. “Gilman is a fantastic…