Students of diverse backgrounds and disciplines have come through our doors. They dedicate months of time and effort into preparing for and applying to internationally and nationally competitive fellowships. Some have received awards. Some have not but learned about themselves through the process. They used the skills, knowledge and drive gained through this experience to get accepted into graduate school, Peace Corps, and other opportunities that have enriched their lives. Here are a few of their stories.
Dec. 11, 2023
Six Mizzou Undergraduates Awarded Gilman Scholarships
By Logan Jackson Published on Dec. 11, 2023 Six University of Missouri undergraduate students were recently awarded the U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, a program designed to enable students with financial barriers to study or intern abroad. The scholarship aids recipients in developing skillsets critical to our national security and economic prosperity. Students will have the opportunity to gain insight into diverse cultures and develop their language expertise. “Gilman is a fantastic opportunity for these students to take their college experience to a new level,” said Erik Potter, program manager for the MU Office of Global…
Nov. 3, 2023
Trusting the Process
The past year has been one of growth and self-discovery for Jenny Park. It’s also been a year of celebration for the University of Missouri senior. Park began the year by being named a Goldwater Scholar. One of four Tigers to receive the award, the Goldwater Scholarship is one of the most prestigious national scholarships in natural sciences, engineering and mathematics in the United States. Park is ending the year with another illustrious honor – she was named a finalist for the Rhodes Scholarship.
Oct. 19, 2023
Changing Her Personal Narrative
By Logan Jackson Published on Oct. 19, 2023 Lauren Pike, an advisor in the MU Office of Global and National Fellowships, participated in the “Politics and Society in Central Asia” study abroad program in Kyrgyzstan this summer. It was the first time that Pike had traveled abroad. Here, Pike is pictured in the Kyrgyzstan Parliament building. Photo courtesy of Lauren Pike. As an advisor in the University of Missouri Office of Global and National Fellowships, Lauren Pike helps match Mizzou students with fellowship opportunities that align with their goals. As students navigate the application process, Pike and her fellow advisors…
June 14, 2023
Upcoming NSF GRF Bootcamp Helps Prepare Students for Application Process
While the Office of Global and National Fellowships at the University of Missouri helps students across campus secure funding for a variety of unique experiential learning opportunities, there is a deeper mission to the office’s work. Each of the three advisors in the office are dedicated to helping students develop themselves personally, professionally and academically. “The sooner students begin the fellowships process, and the more deeply they engage in it, the more purposefully they will be able to shape their college experience and their academic and professional trajectory,” said Erik Potter, program manager. “The fellowships process helps students explore…
May 8, 2023
Flood Control Goes Dutch
April 25, 2023
Building a Research Portfolio
April 25, 2023
Finding a Passion for Research
April 18, 2023
Four Students Named Goldwater Scholars
April 13, 2023
Fourteen MU students and alumni honored by National Science Foundation
Feb. 28, 2023
Danka, Fusion
Brandon Lee received a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship to conduct research at the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics in Germany, one of Europe’s leading fusion research centers.
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