The McDonnell International Scholars Academy (McDonnell Academy) is a prestigious graduate fellowship program offering exceptional leadership training for WashU (St. Louis, MO) graduate students.

Applying to the McDonnell Academy is a separate process from applying to a graduate program. You must first submit an application to a WashU degree program to be eligible for the McDonnell Academy fellowship.

Benefits include fully funded tuition, generous monthly stipend, professional development funding, one-time relocation allowance, and access to extensive resources such as networking opportunities, specialized workshops, exclusive events, and corporate showcases.

Eligibility

  1. You have earned or plan to earn a bachelor’s degree before July of the year you intend to begin your graduate study at WashU.
  2. You have already submitted an application or have been accepted to a WashU doctoral or master’s degree program. (See eligible WashU programs)

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