APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP
Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 1st of December 2023
Scholarship Summary:
University of Missouri–Kansas City is awarding the Trustee’s Scholarship to exceptional domestic undergraduates with excellent leadership potential and a commitment to improving their communities.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To qualify for the program, scholars must meet two of the three following academic criteria:
i. A minimum ACT composite score of 30 (1390 SAT)
ii. Rank in the top five percent of their high school graduating class
iii. A minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 in 17-class core curriculum
These courses represent the 17 core requirements
- Four units of English
- Four units of Mathematics (Algebra I or higher)
- Three units of Science
- Three units of Social Studies
- Two units of a single Foreign Language
- One unit of Fine Arts
In addition, candidates will also be evaluated on their community or school involvement and leadership abilities.
Value of Scholarship:
The UMKC Trustees’ Scholars benefits include:
i. Full educational expenses paid, plus $500 toward books all four years
ii. On-campus room and board paid for the first two years, and a $2,000 stipend toward living expenses in years three and four
iii. Internship opportunities with Kansas City organizations in years three and four
iv. Support from the UMKC Board of Trustees, a philanthropic organization comprised of Kansas City’s business and civic leaders
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
i. First, submit the UMKC general application and all application materials. After being admitted, qualified applicants will see the Trustees’ Scholarship application appear as a “to-do” list item in their UMKC application status page.
- The Trustees’ Scholars application will not appear for you to fill out until you are admitted. It can take up to a week for your application to be processed once all application materials are received. Please plan accordingly.
ii. All qualified first-time college students who are admitted and complete the Trustees’ Scholarship application before December 1 will be considered for the Trustees’ Scholarship.
iii. January: Selected applicants will be contacted and invited to campus
iv. February: Interviews on campus
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the UMKC Undergraduate Scholarship Page or the Trustee's Scholarship Page.