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Scholarships

Scholarships are one of the most popular giving areas. After all, students are the reason why universities exist, and with the rising cost of college, financial aid is more important than ever. The UCM Foundation manages more than 350 scholarship funds awarded annually through a variety of university offices.

Giving Options

Scholarships may be created as an annual scholarship fund or as a permanent or endowed scholarship. With an annual fund, the donor contributes a specific amount each year, which is then awarded to one or more students. The donor can choose to renew the scholarship on an annual basis.

With an endowed scholarship, a fund with a minimum balance of $10,000 is established at UCM. The fund is invested by the UCM Foundation and a percentage of earnings is awarded to one or more students. Endowed scholarships last forever at UCM, providing a benefit to generations of students.

Start a Scholarship

If you are interested in starting or adding to a scholarship, our fundraisers are available for individual consultation. Call 660-543-8000 or email foundation_scholarships@ucmo.edu.

You may also choose to give to an existing scholarship. Two that are popular because they benefit children of alumni are the Alumni Legacy Scholarship and Second Generation Scholarship.

How to Apply

To apply for a specific scholarship, contact one of the offices below. The application deadline is March 1. Several foundation scholarships are available for entering, first-time freshmen. Many scholarships are available for current undergraduates as well as for graduate students.

For information about international student scholarships, contact the International Center.