Transfer Student

We understand that one of the biggest barriers to continuing your education at UMKC is cost. We offer a range of automatic and competitive scholarships that make transferring to UMKC more affordable.

Automatic Scholarships

All new transfer students transferring 24 or more college credits who apply to UMKC by May 1 for Fall term or November 15 for Spring term are considered for automatic scholarships, with the exception of students transferring to the schools of Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry and Law.   

If you qualify for more than one automatic scholarship, you will receive the award with the highest amount per academic year, except for Roo Advantage, which, when combined with your aid package, covers remaining tuition and fees. Students transferring to the schools of Medicine and Pharmacy and student athletes are not eligible for the Roo Advantage scholarship.

Automatic scholarship qualifications

You will receive the automatic scholarship with the highest amount per academic year for which you qualify

Automatic scholarship Amount per academic year Eligibility qualifications
Chancellor's Transfer Award $3,500 plus nonresident tuition differential
  • 24 credit hours
  • 3.5 college GPA minimum
  • Working toward first bachelor's degree
Provost Transfer Award $2,500 plus nonresident tuition differential
  • 24 credit hours
  • 3.0 college GPA minimum
  • Working toward first bachelor's degree

Scholarship that can be combined with the other automatic scholarship in your aid package

Automatic scholarship Amount per academic year Eligibility qualifications
Roo Advantage Scholarship Covers remaining gap between scholarships and grants and remaining tuition and fees
  • Associate's degree
  • Eligible for Pell Grant (complete the FAFSA by April 1)
  • Resident of Missouri or Kansas

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Previous scholarships

Competitive Scholarships

You must complete the competitive scholarship application to be considered for any competitive scholarships. The application period for most competitive scholarships is Oct. 1 through March 1.

Because funding for some competitive scholarships is limited, it's important to apply as early as possible.

Competitive scholarships are awarded by how well you fit the criteria for the scholarship. Therefore, some awards require additional application materials.

Bloch Scholars awards are available to all admitted students entering a standard undergraduate program — not just those enrolled at Bloch School of Management.

Competitive scholarship instructions

Competitive scholarship  Amount per academic year Eligibility qualifications
Henry W. Bloch Scholars Program Tuition and fees
  • Resident of one of five qualifying Kansas City-area counties
  • Financial need
  • Ineligible for traditional scholarships
  • Apply by April 1
Marion H. Bloch Scholars Program Tuition and fees
  • Resident of one of five qualifying Kansas City-area counties
  • Minimum 3.5 transfer GPA
  • Demonstrated leadership and involvement in the community
  • Apply by Feb. 5
Professional Career Escalators Scholarship Choice between $1,500 toward tuition or $2,500 toward on-campus housing

Competitive Scholarship Spotlight

Emergency Resources

We provide a variety of lifelines to students experiencing emergency or crisis situations. These resources help students when unexpected financial obstacles threaten to interrupt them from completing their academic requirements.

  • UMKC Emergency Fund
  • Short-term emergency loans
  • Food and housing assistance
  • Help with financial literacy

Emergency resources

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More Scholarship Opportunities

Some academic units offer scholarships to their students

Awards from private sources such as banks, institutions and organizations

Awards for eligible residents of Missouri

Not a resident of Missouri?

Don't Forget to File Your FAFSA

File your FAFSA anytime between Dec. 31 and the Feb. 1 priority deadline.

UMKC FAFSA Code: 002518

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