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A transfer pathway to opportunity, support, and a bachelor’s degree in Kansas City since 2000

Henry W. Bloch Scholars Program

The Henry W. Bloch Scholars Program is a need-based, full tuition and fees scholarship program designed for local Kansas City students with a drive to succeed who intend to earn a bachelor's degree but may not be considered for traditional scholarships based on past academic performance or life circumstances.

Pathway to Becoming a Bloch Scholar at UMKC

Students who are interested in becoming a Bloch Scholar must start the program at one of our partner institutions: Metropolitan Community College (MCC) or Donnelly College, complete an Associate of Arts (AA) degree, and then transfer to UMKC to complete their bachelor’s degree.

This pathway model has supported student success for more than 20 years, offering academic, financial, and personalized support through graduation.

Scholarship Benefits and Program Support

  • 100% tuition and tuition-related fees each semester for the AA degree at MCC or Donnelly
  • 100% tuition and tuition-related fees each semester for the bachelor’s degree at UMKC.
    • This award is available to all degree-seeking undergraduate students entering a standard undergraduate program, not just those planning to enter the Bloch School
  • Scholars do not need to reapply for the scholarship when transferring to UMKC. The scholarship transfers with the student
  • Continuous support and guidance throughout the transfer process and beyond

How to become a Bloch Scholar at UMKC

  1. Apply and be accepted to the program at a partner institution:
    1. Metropolitan Community College (MCC) - https://mcckc.edu/foundation/bloch.aspx
    2. Donnelly College - https://www.donnelly.edu/admissions/aid/henry-w-bloch-scholarship
  2. Complete program requirements and earn the AA degree at MCC or Donnelly
  3. Transfer to UMKC to continue the program and complete your bachelor's degree as a Bloch Scholar

Note on Program History

From 2019–2023, the Bloch Scholars Program offered a direct-admit pathway for students to start and complete the program at UMKC. Although that pathway is no longer offered, students can still become a Bloch Scholar at UMKC by completing the transfer pathway outlined above, which is the original and longstanding Bloch Scholars Program model.

Questions?

If you have questions about the Henry W. Bloch Scholars Program, please contact the school representative: