We know one of the most important factors in choosing to continue your education is affordability. At UMKC, we offer a range of academic appointments, grants and awards for graduate and professional students.
Automatic Scholarships
- Students will be matched with the highest possible automatic award and based on the information you submit when you complete the UMKC application.
- Only students admitted beginning in Fall 2026 going forward are considered for these awards.
Automatic Nonresident Awards
Graduate Roo Nation Scholarship
Academic year amount: Nonresident tuition differential
Eligibility requirements:
- Newly enrolled nonresident graduate students pursuing a Masters Degree
- Bachelor's Degree GPA of 3.0 or above
- Doctoral Students, Certificate Programs, Conservatory Programs and Professional Programs, including Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry and Law are not eligible.
Roo Nation Scholarship information
Graduate Program Funding
Through the School of Graduate Studies, your academic unit may offer a variety of funding options such as assistantships, fellowships, grants and awards.
Graduate affordability and funding
Competitive Scholarships
Competitive scholarships are awarded based on criteria of each scholarship. Graduate students who complete the general competitive scholarship application will be considered for any awards with eligibility criteria that includes graduate students.
The application period for most competitive scholarships is Oct. 1-March 1.
Apply for competitive scholarships
Emergency Resources
In an emergency or crisis situation, UMKC aims to be a lifeline for its students in need. These resources can help students who have encountered unexpected financial obstacles to complete their academic requirements without major interruption.
- UMKC Emergency Fund
- Short-term emergency loans
- Food and housing assistance
- Help with financial literacy
More Scholarship Opportunities
Don't Forget to Fill Out the FAFSA
Many scholarships are based on financial need. File your FAFSA by the Feb. 1 priority deadline.
UMKC FAFSA Code: 002518
Learn more about FAFSA
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