General information
- This award pays for the non-resident portion of a student’s tuition and fees.
- The Bloch School nominates eligible students for these awards in the order applications are received, without the need for the student to request a nomination.
- Nomination does not guarantee an award will be made, as funding is limited each year.
- If selected for an award, notification will come from either the UMKC Financial Aid & Scholarships Office or UMKC's International Student Affairs Office (ISAO).
- Once granted, the award is renewable provided the student continues to qualify.
More information is available here:
FAQ (although written for international students, contains good information for all applicants)
UMKC ISAO's CNR Web site
UMKC's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships CNR information
If you have questions about this award, please contact the UMKC Financial Aid Office or ISAO.
Application criteria
In order to be considered for this award, students must meet UMKC criteria as well as program-specific Bloch School criteria. Also, there are additional criteria for international applicants. Please make a choice from the below list to view the requirements.
Domestic Applicants
BBA/BSA
MBA
MPA
MSA
International Applicants
BBA/BSA
MBA
MPA
MSA
Domestic Applicants
BBA/BSA
- Apply as a new first time, degree-seeking student at UMKC
- Enroll as a full time student (12 credit hours or more in fall and spring semesters, 6 credit hours or more in summer semester)
- Have a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Eligible for admission to the Bloch School
MBA
- Apply as a new first time, degree-seeking student at UMKC
- Enroll as a full time student (9 credit hours or more in fall and spring semesters, 3 credit hours or more in summer semester)
- Have a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- 550 or higher GMAT score
- Eligible for admission to the Bloch School
MPA
- Apply as a new first time, degree-seeking student at UMKC
- Enroll as a full time student (9 credit hours or more in fall and spring semesters, 3 credit hours or more in summer semester)
- Have a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Eligible for full admission to the Bloch School (the GRE must be either completed at the time of application or waived due to completion of a previous master’s degree).
MSA
- Apply as a new first time, degree-seeking student at UMKC
- Enroll as a full time student (9 credit hours or more in fall and spring semesters, 3 credit hours or more in summer semester)
- Have a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- 550 or higher GMAT score
- Eligible for admission to the Bloch School
International Applicants
BBA/BSA
- Apply as a new first time, degree-seeking student at UMKC
- Enroll as a full time student (12 credit hours or more in fall and spring semesters, 6 credit hours or more in summer semester)
- Have a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Eligible for admission to the Bloch School
- If the TOEFL is required, score at least 550 pbt/213 cbt/79 ibt or have an IELTS score of 6.0
- Hold an F-1 or J-1 visa upon enrollment
- Provide evidence of financial support to cover remaining expenses
MBA
- Apply as a new first time, degree-seeking student at UMKC
- Enroll as a full time student (9 credit hours or more in fall and spring semesters, 3 credit hours or more in summer semester)
- Have a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- 550 or higher GMAT score
- Eligible for admission to the Bloch School
- If the TOEFL is required, score at least 550 pbt/213 cbt/79 ibt or have an IELTS score of 6.0
- Hold an F-1 or J-1 visa upon enrollment
- Provide evidence of financial support to cover remaining expenses
MPA
- Apply as a new first time, degree-seeking student at UMKC
- Enroll as a full time student (9 credit hours or more in fall and spring semesters, 3 credit hours or more in summer semester)
- Have a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Eligible for full admission to the Bloch School (the GRE must be either completed at the time of application or waived due to completion of a previous master’s degree).
- If the TOEFL is required, score at least 550 pbt/213 cbt/79 ibt or have an IELTS score of 6.0
- Hold an F-1 or J-1 visa upon enrollment
- Provide evidence of financial support to cover remaining expenses
MSA
- Apply as a new first time, degree-seeking student at UMKC
- Enroll as a full time student (9 credit hours or more in fall and spring semesters, 3 credit hours or more in summer semester)
- Have a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- 550 or higher GMAT score
- Eligible for admission to the Bloch School
- If the TOEFL is required, score at least 550 pbt/213 cbt/79 ibt or have an IELTS score of 6.0
- Hold an F-1 or J-1 visa upon enrollment
- Provide evidence of financial support to cover remaining expenses
