Study Abroad

Yes, the University of Missouri allows students to work on-campus while studying in the university. MU employs students through regular part-time jobs and through the Federal Work-Study Program. Jobs are typically 5 to 10 hours per week, with wages varying by position and skill level. Student employees are paid via direct deposit to their bank account. These funds are not applied to a student’s MU account and are not listed as pending aid on the billing statement.

International students studying on an F-1 visa are permitted to work on campus up to 20 hours per week during the fall and spring academic terms. The wage and number of hours per week will vary by position, but the minimum wage is currently $12 per hour.

The University of Missouri offers a variety of scholarships to their international population, for which the students are automatically considered for when they apply. However, students must submit their SAT/ACT scores while applying to MU in order to be considered eligible for scholarships at the university. Some popular scholarships at MU and their eligibility criteria are:

1) Spring Awards for International Freshman Students:

Note: Only degree-seeking international students admitted for on-campus study (not online) are considered for any scholarships at MU.

Note: If the candidates has a biological, adoptive or stepparent who graduated from the University of Missouri, only then they are eligible to be considered for the Black & Gold award.

2) Fall Awards for International Freshman Students:

The University of Missouri offers a variety of scholarships to their international population, for which the students are automatically considered for when they apply. However, students must submit their SAT/ACT scores while applying to MU in order to be considered eligible for scholarships at the university. Some popular scholarships at MU are:

1) Spring 2024 Awards for International Freshman Students:

Note: Only degree-seeking international students admitted for on-campus study (not online) are considered for any scholarships at MU.

Note: If the candidates has a biological, adoptive or stepparent who graduated from the University of Missouri, only then they are eligible to be considered for the Black & Gold award.

1) Fall 2024 Awards for International Freshman Students:

Note: Only degree-seeking international students admitted for on-campus study (not online) are considered for any scholarships at MU.

Note: If the candidates has a biological, adoptive or stepparent who graduated from the University of Missouri, only then they are eligible to be considered for the Black & Gold award.

3) Competitive Awards & Departmental Scholarships:

Competitive scholarships are also available to international students based on academic eligibility. Students can apply for this scholarship through the Stamps Scholarship Program.