Academic Partnerships
Our Academic Partners
Our academic partnerships include scholarships, student support and post-graduation career resources.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City
Eligible graduating members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City can receive a renewable UMKC scholarship of $1,000 for up to five years.![A group of students site at desks on laptops](../images/early-college-564x400.webp)
Early College Academy
Eligible high school students from Kansas City Public Schools and the North Kansas City School District can enroll in classes at UMKC and gain college credit free of cost.![Group of students sitting on stairs talking on UMKC's campus](../images/roomentum-stairs-577x577.webp)
Metropolitan Community College
RooMentum Pathways is a dual-degree, 2+2 transfer program where students who complete an associate degree at an area Metropolitan Community College can transfer seamlessly to UMKC for an additional two years to complete a bachelor’s degree.
Our Professional Partners
Our professional partners offer tuition assistance and scholarship for programs at UMKC.
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Amazon
Through Amazon Career Choice, Amazon employees receive tuition assistance, career resources and a diverse and supportive student experience.![three students lean on a fence with the Kauffman Center in the skyline behind them](../images/cityyear-rooftop-465x465.webp)