For even more information about unique class offerings and other opportunities available to
Scholars, please visit our related links page.
A. If you are a graduate of one of the McDonnell Academy's University Partners and have applied or intend to apply to a Washington University in St. Louis graduate or professional degree program, you may submit an application for consideration to the McDonnell International Scholars Academy. Please visit our graduate and professional education page for more information about eligible programs and for online applications.
A. The McDonnell Academy accepts applications October 1 through February 1 every
academic year via an online application. You will be asked to provide basic information and
a 1,000 word essay.
A. Your next step should be to complete the online application.
A. Applying to a WUSTL graduate or professional degree program and the McDonnell
International Scholars Academy are separate application processes. It is required that you
complete and submit applications to both your chosen degree program and the McDonnell
International Scholars Academy to be considered for admission to the Academy.
Please visit our graduate and professional education page for more information about our
programs and for online applications.
The McDonnell Academy also offers an online application.
A. No. Only your completed application is necessary. A 1,000 word essay is part of the
application.
A. Please send an e‐mail to mcdonnell@wustl.edu stating your name, University Partner,
degree program to which you have applied to at Washington University, and your updated
or changed information. Please document "Application Change" in the subject line.
A. Once your application is submitted a confirmation of information received will appear
on your screen immediately. No e‐mail confirmation of submission is sent.
A. The McDonnell Academy Steering Committee reviews each application thoroughly.
Decisions are typically made by the end of March, and no later than mid‐April. Please keep
in mind that application reviews can be a lengthy process and the timeline is subject to
change.
A. Applicants are notified of decisions via e‐mail. There is no online resource available that
allows applicants to check the status of their application.
A. On average, 12‐15 Scholars are admitted each year.
McDonnell International Scholars Academy
Washington University in St. Louis
Campus Box 1173
One Brookings Drive
St. Louis, Missouri 63130-4899
U.S.A.
Telephone: 01.314.935.6779
Fax: 01.314.935.6767
mcdonnell@wustl.edu