Scholarship Name

Criteria

Award

ACCOUNTING

David N. Lieberman

Master of Science in Accounting students emphasizing in tax accounting.

Varies

Ralph O. Linville Scholarship

Entering junior in Accounting from one of the Kansas City metropolitan area community colleges or UMKC’s College of Arts and Sciences. Selection based upon potential for professional success and financial need.

$1,200 Renewable

Other accounting awards

A variety of additional scholarships and awards are received annually by outstanding undergraduate and graduate accounting students. These scholarships are provided by international and regional accounting firms, the department itself, and alumni. All awards are based on merit. Criteria includes academic performance, demonstrated leadership, and professional service. Supporting organizations may establish additional criteria. Interested students should contact the Department of Accountancy for details.

Varies

GENERAL

Azima

Undergraduate students in the Bloch School participating in study abroad or People to People opportunities can be considered for the award. Applications must be received in the Bloch Student Services Office (115 Bloch)  no later than Monday, December 1st at 5:00 pm.

Varies

Thomas and Katherine Cairns Scholarship

Undergraduate or graduate student in Business Administration with outstanding academic record.

$500

Frank and Claudine Baldus Scholarship 

Full-time undergraduate students in the Bloch School with outstanding academic records.

Varies

William Jewell Baldus Scholarship

Full-time undergraduate students in the Bloch School with outstanding academic records.

Varies

McCoy-Baldus Scholarship

Full-time undergraduate students in the Bloch School with outstanding academic records.

Varies

Martin Daneman Scholarship

Undergraduate business student interested in general management with leadership skills and volunteer experience. Preference given to students who are of African-American, Hispanic or Native American heritage.

$500

Ernest A. Dick Memorial Fund Scholarship for International Study

Award given to undergraduate or graduate student in the Bloch School for a study abroad opportunity. Application and further details available through the office of International Academic Programs.

Varies

Thomas H. Holcom “Make A Difference” Scholarship

Full-time undergraduate or graduate student in the Bloch School. Selection is based on academic achievement, community involvement, professional excellence and financial need. Student will be at least a junior, hold a minimum 3.0 GPA and have a proven track record in community and volunteer activities during college career. Student shall be employed while attending college, preferably in a position that compliments their degree.

$500

John Sublett Logan Foundation Scholarship

Several awards are available for new students in the MBA, MPA & MSA programs admitted in fall, spring, or summer 2008 semesters. Selection is based on academic achievement, commitment to giving back to the community and admittance to MBA, MPA or MSA program. 3.0 cumulative GPA is required.

$2,500
Renewable

Dustin Roderick Olson Scholarship

Award given to a full-time undergraduate or graduate Bloch School student based on a combination of scholastic merit and financial need. Applicants should have 3.0 cumulative GPA and work at least 20 hours per week while raising a family. Limited to two semesters.

$250

Caroline E. Schutte Scholarship

Award is given to top female business students enrolled full-time. Preference is given to students in the junior year.

$2,000 Renewable

Student Entrepreneur of the Year

Upper level undergraduate or graduate student with 3.0 GPA. Honored at the Entrepreneur of the Year award dinner. Detailed information can be found here. This award uses the Bloch Scholarship application, available above. The deadline for this scholarship has passed.

$2,000

Kevin Vance Memorial Scholarship in Business

Undergraduate or graduate student in business administration.

$500

FINANCE

Robert L. Greene Scholarship

Full time junior/senior student majoring in finance or economics. Selection based on scholastic merit, leadership ability, and financial need. Renewable as long as the student remains full time in undergraduate finance or economics.

Varies Renewable

Robert Morris Associates-K.C. Banking Scholarship

Available to graduate students interested in commercial lending and credit administration.

$500

Alan S. Hintz Scholarship in Finance

Undergraduate or graduate business students with an emphasis in finance.

$500

MARKETING

Kristi Land Memorial Scholarship

Graduate students with an emphasis in marketing.

$200

Marketing Communications, Inc. Direct Marketing Scholarship

Full-time senior or graduate student with interest in direct marketing and a 3.0 GPA. Financial need required.

$1,000 Renewable

Louis H. Ehrlich, Jr. Scholarship

Full-time senior or graduate student with interest in marketing and a 3.0 GPA. Financial need required.

$1,000 Renewable

Valentine-Radford Direct Marketing Scholarship

Graduate student with interest in direct marketing. Merit-based. Work-study program may be available.

$1,000 Renewable

ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR/LEADERSHIP & CHANGE

Maudie and Jim Miller Scholarship in OB and Management

Two separate scholarships are available: one for a full-time junior who has an intent to complete an emphasis in Leadership & Change or Org Behavior in the MBA or MPA program; and one award for a full-time graduate student with an emphasis in Leadership and Change in Human Systems in the MBA or OB in the MPA.

$2,000 Renewable

David Poole Scholarship

Graduate students interested in the area of human resource management

Varies

REAL ESTATE

The SIOR Foundation will award two scholarships for the 2008-09 academic year to Bloch School students interested in the commercial real estate field. Detailed information and an application can be found here. The deadline for this award has passed.