UMKC Chancellor's Scholars Award

Premier scholarship recognizing exceptional incoming students pursuing high-impact discovery in biomedical sciences, engineering, and the arts.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: 3.85 unweighted high school GPA and ACT >= 31 or SAT >= 1400
English language proficiency: Exempt
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Exempt
Thesis / Research statement: Chancellor's Scholar application essay
Recommendation letters: Three letters of academic endorsement

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Full tuition and campus housing allowance ($26,000/year total value) across four years
Application fee: $0
Tuition / joining costs: $0 (100% full tuition covered)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official University of Missouri-Kansas City documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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