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While a college degree is one of the most important investments you can make in your future, paying for college is a top priority. Our scholarships in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences help support you.
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Visit the UMKC Financial Aid and Scholarships Office

Get Help Paying for College

Affordability is a top priority for us, too. More than 90% of UMKC students receive some type of financial aid.

Understanding what it will cost to attend UMKC is an important step in setting the course for your future. 

Learn more about paying for college

UMKC scholarships

There are many scholarships for students attending UMKC, including those based on merit, academic achievement, financial need or special abilities.

Find UMKC scholarships

Department scholarships

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences awards 100+ department scholarships to incoming and current students enrolled in its areas of study. The application process is different depending on the type of student you are and the degree you're pursuing. Select the option that best fits you to check your eligibility.

$1.8M+
Total amount of department scholarships awarded to students in SHSS over the last three academic years

Which Type of Student Are You?

Future student

View scholarship types and information for incoming UMKC students.
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Current student

View scholarship types and information for current UMKC students.
Explore current student scholarships

Looking to Complete Your Degree?

We have reentry scholarships designed to help students who have experienced an interruption in their education of five years or more to complete their first baccalaureate degree.

Learn more about reentry scholarships

Scholarship Application Deadlines

 

February 1

File the FAFSA

October 1-March 1 

Competitive scholarships

Fall entry: March 1

Spring entry: October 1

Apply for department scholarships

Contact Our Scholarships Office

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104 Scofield Hall
711 E. 51st Street
Kansas City, MO 64110
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816-235-6089
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816-235-5191
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Katie Anton

Director of Scholarships
Email: HowardKJ@umkc.edu
Phone Number: 816-235-2414
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