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Eligibility
To be eligible to apply to the McDonnell Academy, an individual must be a graduate of one of its University Partners and also must be applying to one of the full-time graduate and professional programs listed here. Application to the Academy is separate from, and in addition to, application to a graduate or professional program at Washington University.
Admission to the McDonnell International Scholars Academy
Applicants must be admitted to a graduate or professional degree program at Washington University. The McDonnell Academy steering committee selects Scholars based on outstanding academic potential and on applicants' commitment to learning about international issues and global leadership. Applications for the 2008-2009 academic year will be accepted October 1, 2007 — February 1, 2008.
Financial and Programmatic Support from the McDonnell Academy
For the 2008-09 academic year, Scholars admitted to the McDonnell Academy will receive:
- Full tuition for study in a graduate or professional degree program. This support will continue as long as the Scholar is making satisfactory progress toward a degree.
- A 12-month living stipend for each year that the Scholar is making satisfactory progress toward a degree. This stipend is set at $25,000 for the year beginning August 16, 2008.
- A one-time travel allowance of up to $1,500 for travel to St. Louis for a period of study as an Academy Scholar.
- An annual travel allowance of up to $2,000 for a trip back to the Scholar’s alma mater.
Corporate Fellows
Scholars selected as Corporate Fellows (click here for more information) have special opportunities to work as interns with their supporting corporation. (The Academy Steering Committee appoints Corporate Fellows; no special additional application is required.)
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