Kansas City Chiefs

Two world-class organizations forge a special partnership with unique rewards.

Chiefs' mascot, KC Wolf and UMKC's Roo mascot high five at a joint event.

Teaming Up to Help Students

In 2023, UMKC became the official higher education partner of the reigning Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs, kicking off a five-year partnership designed to give UMKC students access to unparalleled learning experiences, mentorships and exclusive opportunities to go behind the scenes.

A Big Win for Our Scholars

As part of this partnership, UMKC students gain access to a host of exclusive opportunities with a world-champion organization.

UMKC's chancellor and scholarship recipients pose for a candid photo at on the field at Arrowhead stadium.

Chiefs Kingdom Spirit Scholarship

This scholarship awards $1,500 to select UMKC undergraduate students who are from the Kansas City metropolitan area or Missouri who meet minimum GPA requirements and have a high or medium need. Learn more about the scholarship and previous awardees.

UMKC students listen to members of the Chiefs staff during a job shadowing and stadium tour day.

Job shadowing, internships and fellowships

Hundreds of people contribute to the success of an organization like the Chiefs. Through job shadowing, internships and fellowships, our students have the chance to learn from these professionals and get a feel for daily life inside the kingdom's keep.

UMKC students listen as someone from the Chiefs organization shares information during a lunch and learn event.

Leadership lunches and stadium tours

You don't get to the top without great leadership, and thanks to this partnership, our students have the chance to network with and gain insight from leaders in different areas of the Chiefs organization during intimate leadership lunches. As an added bonus, they take part in stadium tours, learning about the history of the organization and its owners, the Hunt family.

UMKC students walk down a hallway in Arrowhead stadium as they listen to a Chiefs historian on a tour of the stadium.

Chiefs Opportunity Fund

After completing the application process, this program awards select students with funds to cover costs related to internships, study abroad opportunities and career-relevant development experiences.

Celebrating Our Partnership on Campus

As our partnership continues to grow, we're adding new events that extend beyond the study body. Explore our most recent events that are open to the entire UMKC community — students, faculty and staff — and stay tuned for more.

A few Red Friday Roos Tailgate attendees pose with KC Roos.

Red Friday Roos Tailgate

It isn't Chiefs football without a Chiefs tailgate, which is why we host an annual Red Friday Roos Tailgate featuring our favorite mascots, KC Wolf and KC Roo, live music, food, games and moral support from Chiefs Cheer and the Kansas City Athletics Dance Team.

Guest speakers, Fabian Lovett and Ramzee Robinson speak to a group of people at UMKC.

Campus speaking events

As part of this partnership, we host campus talks given by speakers from inside the Chiefs organization as they communicate their unique perspectives and experiences that stem from working with a championship-level organization.

A Special Team

This partnership between two successful Kansas City institutions is creating wins. Listen to UMKC students and Chiefs leaders talk about their unique experiences.

Meghan Jaben showing off her Super Bowl rings in front of GEHA field at Arrowhead stadium.

Two Rings, One Unforgettable Experience

Meghan Jaben, an IPh.D. student at UMKC, worked with the Arrowhead Art Collection through an internship with the Department of History, combining two of her passions — sports and art — and earning two Super Bowl rings in the process.

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Scenes from a Super Pairing

UMKC students taking a selfie while sitting in stands at Arrowhead Stadium during a Chiefs preseason game.
UMKC students tour the Chiefs locker room while on a tour with a Chiefs team historian.
UMKC students and a UMKC cheerleader posing with UMKC's Roo mascot during the Chiefs partnership launch celebration.
UMKC students taking a group photo while standing on GEHA field at Arrowhead Stadium.
UMKC's chancellor and provost pose with KC wolf, KC Roo and members of the Chiefs and UMKC cheer teams at the annual Red Friday Roos Tailgate.
Members of Rumble and Mob playing their drums and symbols at the annual Red Friday Roos Tailgate.

Kansas City is Our Classroom

The Chiefs and UMKC share many connections, but our involvement with the community doesn't end at 1 Arrowhead Drive. Roos can be found across the city and region in all sectors of business, research and community service. Learn about our partnerships, research, alumni and academic programs to see where we're making an impact.

Community partnerships

Explore our partnerships with other area organizations.

UMKC alumni

Our alumni can be found throughout the region and world. Discover our network of talented graduates.

Research

Roos conduct ground-breaking research in many impactful areas of study. Explore our research highlights.

Academics

UMKC offers diverse and highly regarded academic programs in more than 125 areas of study. Learn more about our offerings.