McDonnell International Scholars Academy

WashU’s McDonnell International Scholars Academy is a graduate fellowship program dedicated to fostering a dynamic community of leaders who are both culturally and academically diverse. Committed to educating a community of scholars equipped to tackle the world’s most pressing issues, the McDonnell Academy offers a transformational experience that strengthens leadership capacity through mentorship, professional development, and distinctive engagement opportunities. This multifaceted approach cultivates leaders who embrace a global mindset and who are dedicated to the principles of social responsibility. Mission UNITING EXCEPTIONAL INDIVIDUALS AND IDEAS. The McDonnell International Scholars Academy graduate fellowship program at WashU is dedicated to fostering a dynamic community of leaders who are both culturally and academically diverse. Committed to educating a community of scholars equipped to tackle the world’s most pressing issues, the McDonnell Academy offers a transformational experience that strengthens leadership capacity through mentorship, professional development, and distinctive engagement opportunities. This multifaceted approach cultivates leaders who embrace a global mindset and who are dedicated to the principles of social responsibility.