Am I Eligible? - McDonnell International Scholars Academy

The McDonnell Academy is a prestigious fellowship program designed to enhance your graduate studies experience. While it does not offer degrees, it provides invaluable support and opportunities to help you excel in your academic journey. To explore the variety of exceptional graduate and professional degree programs offered at WashU, visit the Academic Degrees & Programs page.

To check your eligibility to apply for the McDonnell International Scholar graduate fellowship, please answer the questions below.

Applicant Eligibility Form

Applicants for the Mcdonnell Academy fellowship must first submit an application to an eligible WashU graduate program. Please review the list of eligible WashU doctoral or master’s degree programs.

Are you currently applying to, or have you already submitted an application to an eligible doctoral or master’s degree program at WashU?

Yes

Applicants from all countries and institutions are welcome to apply, whether you are a graduate of one of our esteemed partner universities or from other domestic and international institutions outside our partner network.

Which of the following best categorizes your background?

I am a graduate of a McDonnell Academy partner university

I am an international student who has spent most of my life outside the U.S. and have obtained or am pursuing a degree from a U.S. or international institution outside of the McDonnell Academy partner network.

I am a U.S. citizen who has spent most of my life in the U.S. and have obtained or am pursuing a degree from a U.S. or international institution outside of the McDonnell Academy partner network.

To be eligible, you must have earned or plan to earn a bachelor’s degree or higher before the start of the Fall 2025 academic year.

Have you earned or plan to earn a bachelor’s degree before July 2025?

Yes

You are not eligible to apply to the McDonnell International Scholars Academy at this time. Please visit WashU’s Academic Degrees & Programs webpage to learn more about programs offered at WashU.

You are eligible to apply to the McDonnell International Scholars Academy. Please proceed to the “How to Prepare” and “How to Apply” sections below to learn more about the application process.