International Admissions Scholarships
Mizzou offers scholarships for international students that you will be automatically considered for when you apply. Scholarships are education funds that don’t have to be repaid. International Admissions scholarships at the University of Missouri are applicable only to a non-resident portion of tuition fees. Use the tables below to learn more.
Your application will be reviewed holistically in consideration of the international scholarships below. SAT/ACT scores are not required but are preferred. If you have taken the SAT or ACT exam and feel your scores would enhance your overall profile, submit your official scores to be included in your review.
Only degree-seeking international students admitted for on-campus study (not online) are considered. Fall applicants must be admitted by March 1 and will then be automatically considered. Scholarship offers for the fall term will be sent by April 1.
| AWARD | AMOUNT PER YEAR | REQUIREMENTS |
|---|---|---|
| International Honors Scholarship | $20,000 | Application materials English proficiency SAT/ACT preferred |
| International Merit Scholarship | $10,000 | Application materials English proficiency SAT/ACT preferred |
If you have a biological, adoptive or stepparent who graduated from the University of Missouri (Mizzou), you are eligible to be considered for the Black & Gold award.
| AWARD | AMOUNT PER YEAR | REQUIREMENTS |
|---|---|---|
| Global Black & Gold Scholarship* (Level 1) | $21,500 | 1260 SAT or 27 ACT A parent who graduated from MU |
| Global Black & Gold Scholarship* (Level 2) | $11,000 | 1200 SAT or 25 ACT A parent who graduated from MU |
*Please visit financialaid.missouri.edu for more information.
Apply to Mizzou to be automatically considered for transfer scholarships once admitted. Awards are based on grade point average and transferrable credit hours.
| AWARD | AMOUNT PER YEAR | REQUIREMENTS |
|---|---|---|
| Nonresident Transfer Scholarship (Level 1) | $20,000 | 3.90 GPA 24 or more transferable credit hours* |
| Nonresident Transfer Scholarship (Level 2) | $10,000 | 3.00 GPA 24 or more transferable credit hours* |
| Phi Theta Kappa Award | $1,000◊ | Membership in Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society |
| Missouri Associate Degree Award | $500◊ | Have earned an Associate of Arts Degree from a Missouri Community College (AA, AS, ADN, AFA, AAT, ASN, AE, AAA) |
*Please visit financialaid.missouri.edu for more information.
◊These awards may be combined with other awards.
Competitive Scholarships
Competitive scholarships are also available to International Students based on academic eligibility.
International students applying for fall entry are eligible to apply for certain scholarships and fellowship programs offered through MU Honors College: ASH Scholars, Discovery Fellows, and Cherng Scholars. You must apply to MU, complete the Honors College Application, and submit all required materials by December 1 to be considered. Review the Honors College site for specific eligibility criteria and application instructions for each award.
International applicants currently residing outside of the U.S. are not eligible for the Stamps Scholarship due to the requirements of an in-person interview. However, the Stamps Scholars Application is also used for the Discovery Fellows review process. If eligible for Discovery Fellows, the Stamps Scholars Application will be available on your Application Status Page.
General & Departmental Scholarships
To be considered for general and departmental scholarships from Mizzou, log into ScholarshipUniverse to answer a series of matching questions. Then complete the individual applications for even more scholarships— both internal and external.
You’ll access ScholarshipUniverse via your Application Status Page after you submit the application for admission. The deadline to apply for general and departmental scholarships through ScholarshipUniverse is December 1.
Governmental & Outside Scholarships
If you plan to attend Mizzou on a government sponsorship or outside scholarship, you must provide an award letter issued by your sponsor. This letter should be sent to the MU Sponsored Student Program at musponsoredstudentprogram@missouri.edu.