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.
Student Stories
Nov. 6, 2025
Josh Donaldson Named Finalist for Rhodes, Marshall Scholarships
Story and photo by Logan Jackson Less than a year after receiving the prestigious Truman Scholarship, Josh Donaldson is gearing up for another distinguished scholarship interview. Donaldson was recently chosen as a Rhodes Scholarship finalist. “I am honored to be a Rhodes finalist and incredibly excited to meet the other finalists in November,” Donaldson said. “I am grateful for the Office of Global and National Fellowships, my mentors on campus and my family back home for helping me get to this point. This application process challenged me more than any other. Through intense introspection and reflection on my experience, I…
Sep. 17, 2025
Four Gilman Scholars Explore Their Interests in Thailand
Arch Kimbriel was one of four U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship recipients who studied abroad in Thailand this summer at the Elephant Nature Park. Photo courtesy of Arch Kimbriel. Story by Logan Jackson Over the past six years, the U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship has provided funding for more than 100 Mizzou students to further their education across the globe through study abroad. The program enables students with financial barriers to study or intern abroad, providing them with skills critical to U.S. security and economic prosperity. This summer, four recent Gilman Scholarship…
June 11, 2025
Seven Mizzou Grads Selected for Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Story by Logan Jackson Seven University of Missouri students were selected to travel abroad through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, and another four Tigers are alternates if additional funding becomes available. The prestigious award provides scholarships for recent graduates, graduate students and young professionals to undertake research, study or teaching abroad. The program aims to promote cross-cultural exchange and mutual understanding between the United States and other countries. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and hold a bachelor’s degree – or the equivalent – before the start of the grant. The application process is highly competitive and involves several stages, including…