Jan. 16, 2026
Photo by Sam Cox
Five University of Missouri students will have the opportunity to travel overseas after receiving the U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship recently. The scholarship enables students with financial barriers to study or intern abroad, providing them with skills critical to U.S. security and economic prosperity.
“The Gilman Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for students to take their college experience to another level,” said Erik Potter, program manager for the Mizzou Office of Global and National Fellowships.
This fall’s recipients include:
Ashlee Cooper
- Junior double-majoring in film studies and theatre in the College of Arts and Science
- Destination: TBD
Hailey Eads
- Junior majoring in agriculture in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
- Destination: New Zealand
Jenna Higgins
- Junior majoring in journalism in the Missouri School of Journalism
- Destinations: Belgium, Czech Republic, Italy, Spain
Ivy Scott
- Junior majoring in business administration in the Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business
- Destination: Spain
Zoe Winter
- Senior majoring in journalism in the Missouri School of Journalism
- Destination: United Kingdom
