Henry W. Bloch Scholars Program (HWB)

Since 2000 the Henry W. Bloch Scholars/Promise and Opportunity Program has provided full tuition and fees for local students with a determination to succeed, regardless of their finances, test scores or life circumstances. It does not require a certain GPA, ACT score or class rank to apply.

Fall 2024 Cohort

Eligibility

• • Be an incoming student for Spring 2024, Summer 2024, or Fall 2024
  • Meet the requirements listed below
  • Apply by April 1, 2024

This award is available to all students entering a standard undergraduate program, not just those planning to enter the Bloch School. It's also not just for Missouri students — Kansas students from Johnson and Wyandotte Counties are eligible.

How much is the award?

• Full tuition and fees, renewable for up to five years for first-time college students and up to three years for transfer students
• A dedicated peer mentor through the UMKC Peer Academic Leadership Program (PAL)
• Membership to a campus community of scholars with shared goals of college success

Recipients who receive the Henry W. Bloch Scholarship may not be eligible other UMKC scholarships.

What are the requirements?

• Live in one of these five area counties — Clay, Jackson and Platte in Missouri, or Johnson and Wyandotte in Kansas
• Demonstrate financial need (as determined by the FAFSA)
• Be unable to receive traditional scholarships due to past academic performance or life circumstances
• Plan to enroll full-time in a standard undergraduate program
• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Students entering professional programs such as the six-year B.A./M.D. program are not eligible.

How to apply

• Apply and be admitted to UMKC. (Learn more about our application process.)
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Learn more about completing the FAFSA.
• Complete UMKC's Competitive Online Scholarship Application.  Here are the basic steps for completing the application:

1. 1. Sign in to Academic Works with your UMKC User ID
   2. Complete the General Scholarship Application
   3. After submitting the General Application, you will receive a confirmation email.
   4. Complete the Reference Application, which will include two letters of reference that will be used for this scholarship application.
   5. Review the list of Recommended Opportunities.
   6. Find "Henry W. Bloch Scholars" and click Apply.
      • Answer and submit the additional supplemental questions for the Henry W. Bloch Scholars Opportunity.
      • Provide a list of any other scholarship(s) that you are applying for separately from this application (example: Foundation Scholarship - $2,500).

Application will open on October 1st

Deadline to apply

April 1, 2024

Transfers From Penn Valley and Donnelly

Students that received the Henry W. Bloch Scholars Award while attending Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley or Donnelly College will automatically receive the Henry W. Bloch Scholars Award when they successfully transfer to UMKC.

Questions?

If you have questions about the Henry W. Bloch Scholars Program, please email Bloch Scholars Program or call 816-235-8654.