by Last verified: 12 October 2026. We checked these University of Missouri scholarships for international students against Mizzou Admissions’ official page.
The University of Missouri (Mizzou) gives international freshmen $10,000 (ten thousand US dollars) or $20,000 (twenty thousand US dollars) a year towards tuition for 2027–28, with no separate scholarship form for the main awards. The date that matters is 1 December: apply and send all your materials by then to be considered for fall entry. Offers go out by late January.
University of Missouri scholarships for international students: 2027–28 amounts
Mizzou lists these yearly awards in US dollars:
| Award | Per year | What you need |
|---|---|---|
| International Honors Scholarship (freshman) | $20,000 | Application materials and English proficiency; SAT/ACT preferred |
| International Merit Scholarship (freshman) | $10,000 | Same as above |
| Global Black & Gold, Level 1 (freshman) | $21,500 | 1260 SAT or 27 ACT, and a parent who graduated from MU |
| Global Black & Gold, Level 2 (freshman) | $11,000 | 1200 SAT or 25 ACT, and a parent who graduated from MU |
| Nonresident Transfer, Level 1 | $20,000 | 3.90 GPA and 24+ transferable credit hours |
| Nonresident Transfer, Level 2 | $10,000 | 3.00 GPA and 24+ transferable credit hours |
Mizzou says these amounts can change without notice, so check the page again before you commit.
How Mizzou chooses who gets what
For freshmen, Mizzou reviews your whole application. SAT or ACT scores aren’t required, but they’re preferred. Transfer students are considered automatically once admitted, based on GPA and transferable credits.
There are also general and departmental scholarships. For those, you answer matching questions in the Mizzou Scholarship Application Portal, which you reach from your Application Status Page. The Honors College awards (ASH Scholars, Discovery Fellows and Cherng Scholars) need the Honors College application too, by the same 1 December deadline.
Rules worth knowing
- Only degree-seeking international students admitted for on-campus study qualify. Online students don’t.
- The awards apply only to the non-resident part of tuition.
- In general, you can’t combine them. The Phi Theta Kappa award ($1,000) is an exception for transfer students.
- International applicants living outside the US aren’t eligible for the Stamps Scholarship.
- If a government or outside sponsor funds you, send the award letter to musponsoredstudentprogram@missouri.edu.
Worked example: Aisha’s plan for fall 2027
Aisha, a final-year secondary school student in Abuja, wants to start at Mizzou in fall 2027.
- In October and November 2026, she sends her application, transcripts and English test results, plus an SAT score since Mizzou prefers one.
- She does all of it before 1 December 2026, so the scholarship review includes her.
- She also answers the questions in the Mizzou Scholarship Application Portal for departmental awards.
- By late January 2027, she hears whether she has the $10,000 Merit or the $20,000 Honors award.
Over four years, the $10,000 award would come to $40,000 (forty thousand US dollars), if it renews each year. Mizzou’s financial aid office sets the renewal rules, so confirm them before you plan on it. You’ll also need to budget for the F-1 visa; our F-1 visa fee guide explains the costs.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a separate application for University of Missouri scholarships?
Not for the main international awards. Mizzou considers you when it reviews your admission application. Departmental awards use the scholarship portal.
What is the deadline for University of Missouri scholarships?
For fall applicants, 1 December. Submit your application and all materials by then.
Are these scholarships fully funded?
No. They reduce the non-resident part of tuition. For other US options, see our Fulbright Scholarship guide.
Official sources
- Mizzou Admissions – International Student Scholarships
- Mizzou Student Financial Aid – International Student Scholarships
- Mizzou Admissions – Dates and deadlines
Award amounts can change without notice. Always confirm details on Mizzou’s official pages before you apply.
