Apply for competitive scholarships through UMKC’s online application, open from October 1 to March 1. You must be admitted to UMKC in order to apply, and some competitive scholarships may have a different deadline or require an interview.
All information is subject to change as scholarship funds become available.
International students who are not externally sponsored may be awarded the Dean’s International Scholar Award. This scholarship covers a large portion of the nonresident tuition rate and is awarded upon admission. No application is required and the scholarship is renewable.
Full-time enrollment
Students enrolled in less than full-time credits will receive a prorated award.
The Community College Leadership Award is a renewable scholarship recognizing international students who have completed at least one semester of coursework and taken on leadership roles at their community college.
The award covers the difference between Missouri resident and nonresident tuition plus $1500/year.
Eligibility
• Full-time, SSE degree-seeking student
• Minimum 3.0 GPA from a U.S. community college
• Proficiency in English (minimum 79 iBT TOEFL or 6.0 IELTS score)
• F-1 or J-1 visa
• Nominated by a community college official such as international student advisor, faculty member or student affairs officer
Send nomination letters to the International Student Affairs Office (ISAO). All materials must be submitted by July 1 to be considered for the Fall award and by December 1 to be considered for the Spring award.
Email the SSE Student Services Center or call 816-235-2399.
ISAO provides more information about scholarships and support.