Do you want to save big on housing or tuition for the next four years? What if we could help you get ready for grad school? Or show you how your passion can translate into a profession you’ll love for the rest of your life?
It’s all available through the new UMKC Professional Career Escalators program.
No matter your major, Professional Career Escalators can show you how the courses you’re passionate about can translate into interesting career opportunities in one of these four growing industries.
If you're an incoming first-time college or transfer student admitted to UMKC with at least a 2.5 GPA and 60 credit hours for transfer students, you will be invited to apply through your UMKC status page.
The application deadline is March 1, 2023 for the Fall 2023 cohort.
As a Professional Career Escalators student, first-time college and transfer Roos are eligible to receive one of these scholarships with the option to renew.
Read more about Professional Career Escalators scholarships
Each semester, you will participate in the five Career Escalators Core Experiences
The program is open to students in any degree program. While studying your chosen subject matter, you will be making professional connections, through mentorships, internships and job shadowing, to area organizations and businesses who work in a related field. Check out these degree-to-professional-career examples and how they fit in the program's career tracks.
Psychology
Conservatory
