Scholarship Overview
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
- Complete an Associate of Arts (AA) degree.
- 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
- Covers 100% of tuition and tuition-related fees each semester for the AA degree at MCC or Donnelly.
- Covers 100% of 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
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:
- UMKC | BlochScholarsProgram@umkc.edu
- Metropolitan Community College | Bloch.Scholars@mcckc.edu
- Donnelly College | BlochScholars@donnelly.edu
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