UMKC, the University of Missouri System, the Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation and the H&R Block Foundation are pleased to announce three new scholarships for UMKC students. These three scholarships expand on existing scholarships and add brand new opportunities for students to access funding to attend UMKC.
The Henry W. Bloch Scholars/Promise and Opportunity program supports underserved, promising students living in urban environments in greater Kansas City. Students must meet the following qualifications to be considered for this program:
This scholarship will be available to all admitted first-time or transfer students and covers tuition and fees each year for up to five years.
Apply for Henry W. Bloch Scholars
The Marion H. Bloch Scholars/Next Generation Merit program supports underserved, higher performing students living in urban environments in greater Kansas City. Admitted students must meet the following qualifications to be considered for this program:
Students with slightly lower ACT scores who are Pell or near Pell eligible will be considered for this scholarship. This scholarship will cover tuition and fees each year for up to five years.
Apply for Marion H. Bloch Scholars
The Bloch Launchpad program provides scholarships along with professional development opportunities and student engagement activities. Students participating in the Launchpad Scholars program are required to build a professional development portfolio by obtaining professional experience with employers throughout the region. First-time freshmen and transfer students majoring in business or accounting are eligible to apply for this program.
Learn more about Launchpad Scholars