University of Missouri Eligibility

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 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. All the candidates must note that the programme has a strict deadline of December 1, by which date they must apply to MU and the Honors College and submitted all required materials for the Stamps Scholars Application. To be eligible, the applicant must have at least:

• 1420 SAT OR
• 32 ACT AND
• 3.5 core GPA.

The requirements to join the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) are as follows:
Freshman Admission:
Complete the high school 17 core requirements.
Submit high school transcripts.
Submit ACT or SAT scores if necessary.
Automatic admission may be offered to applicants who self-report completion of the 17 core requirements, a GPA, and test scores within specific parameters.
Test-Optional Admission:
Applicants with a 2.75 or University of Missouri System (UM) core GPA may be admitted without submitting an ACT or SAT score.
International Student Admission:
English language proficiency: TOEFL, IELTS, or Pearson Test of English.
Academic transcripts from secondary school or university.
Standardized test scores, if required by the program.
Letters of recommendation and Personal statement.