SCHOLARSHIP: University of Missouri, USA International Scholarship for Postgraduate | Ph.D Students
At the University of Missouri, Columbia, United States, fully funded graduate assistantships are open for international students.
The School of Natural Resources offers one graduate degree, in natural resources, with seven emphasis offerings that span the disciplines, including water resources; agroforestry; human dimensions of natural resources; fisheries and wildlife sciences; forestry; parks, recreation, sport and tourism; and soil, environmental and atmospheric sciences.
About university:
The University of Missouri is a public land-grant research university in Columbia, Missouri, United States. It is Missouri’s largest university and the flagship of the four-campus University of Missouri System. Founded in 1839, MU was the first public university west of the Mississippi River.
Scholarship deadline:
October 31, 2025
Scholarship details:
- Host Country: United States of America USA
- Study Abroad: Study in USA
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $28,000 Stipend/Year | Health Insurance
- No IELTS Required
Scholarship eligibility requirements:
To be considered for the University of Missouri Graduate Scholarship, you must:
- Have a Masters of Science degree in Forestry, Ecology, Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences, or a related field.
- Have a strong desire to work in the field and be capable of traveling between Pennsylvania field sites and the University of Missouri campus in Columbia, MO (travel costs covered by the project).
- The candidate will be responsible for publishing results in peer-reviewed journals and management guides to the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
- Applicants should have strong skills with field work, data management and analysis, and written and oral communication.
Scholarship Application Guidelines:
To apply for the University of Missouri Scholarship to study in the USA, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Click the green button below to visit the program’s webpage.
- Submit the required documents (mentioned above) to Dr. Benjamin Knapp (knappb@missouri.edu):
- The position will start January 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled.
- Additional information about the University of Missouri School of Natural Resources graduate program can be found at https://snr.missouri.edu/graduate-studies/.
To apply, candidates must also be ready to submit the following documents;
- Application Form
- Personal statement of career goals
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Transcripts (unofficial)
- Contact information for three references
Scholarship Benefits:
The GRA will provide an annual stipend of $28,000, a tuition waiver, and the option of health insurance coverage.
