SCHOLARSHIP: Washington University, USA Postgraduate Scholarship 2026 |APPLY NOW|
The McDonnell International Scholarship offers a generous financial package to support graduate and professional degree studies at Washington University in St. Louis, USA.
Scholarship Deadline:
31 January 2026
Scholarship Details:
- University Name: Washington University
- Department: NA
- Course level: Postgraduate
- Award Amount: Full Scholarship
- Number of Awards: NA
- Access Mode: Online
- Nationality: International
- Subject: Any
- This scholarship can be taken in the USA
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:
To be considered for the 2026 McDonnell International Scholars Academy;
- Applicants must apply to an eligible Washington University doctoral or master’s degree program.
- Application to the McDonnell Academy is separate from and in addition to an application to a graduate degree program at Washington University in St. Louis. Applicants must apply separately to both the McDonnell Academy and the WashU doctoral or master’s program.
- Applicants must have earned or plan to earn a bachelor’s degree or higher before the end of the 2025-26 academic year (July 2026).
- This fellowship is not available for undergraduate studies.
- Applicants from all countries are welcome. However, priority is given to international graduate candidates who are graduates of one of the Academy’s Partner Universities
Scholarship Application Guidelines:
To apply for the 2026 McDonnell International Scholarship, interested and qualified applicants should;
- Click on the button below to visit the scholarship webpage
- Applicants must apply to an eligible Washingon University doctoral or master’s degree program.
- Apply for the MCDonell’s International Scholars Academy Fellowship program for funding
- Application to the McDonnell Academy should be completed online as part of your WashU graduate program application. The following application materials should be received by the application deadline — January 31 at 11:59 pm CST.
- Personal essay
- Short video
- Recommendation letter
- Please visit the application instructions page for detailed information on the required components and to learn how to apply.
- Decisions are typically made by the end of March, and usually no later than mid-April. Approximately 20 Scholars are admitted to the McDonnell Academy each year.
- Your applicant dashboard within the online application will be updated to reflect the decision that is reached regarding your acceptance. Accepted individuals will also receive an email notification with further information.
Scholarship Benefits:
- full tuition and a monthly living stipend;
- a relocation expense allowance and travel allowance;
- opportunity to reside in private, modern cohort housing within walking distance to campus, and;
- multifaceted instruction, cultural experiences, dedicated mentorship, and an expansive worldwide network of students and alumni.
