International Center
Scholarships and Awards
Scholarships for International Students
Scholarships for International Students
 Charles Olaiya (middle), shown with his mentors, made the Alice Fayemi Olaiya Foundation Award possible. |
The earliest possible application for scholarship is recommended so that awards may be reflected on the I-20. Scholarship applications (if required) must be received one month prior to the start of the semester you intend to enroll, or UCM Foundation Scholarships are typically due March 1 for the following academic year. |
Please check the Graduate School and the Office of Student Financial Assistance for other opportunities available for continuing students.
Scholarship |
Criteria |
Term |
Amount |
International Excellence Award �� |
Entering freshmen who secure “Regular” undergraduate admission into University of Central Missouri and earn a minimum SAT critical reading + math + writing score of 1630 or ACT composite score of 25. |
1 year non-renewable |
$3,000 |
First Year International Award �� |
First-year undergraduate students who secure “Regular” admission into University of Central Missouri. Successful applicants need to have earned above average marks as a college/university or secondary/high school student. Applicants should also present a career goal statement as well as a brief statement stating why you believe we should consider you for this award. |
1 year non-renewable |
$2,000 |
Graduate International Award �� |
Entering graduate students who secure “Regular” admission into University of Central Missouri. Successful applicants need to have earned an overall minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.25 (4 point scale). Applicants should present a career goal statement, GRE, GMAT, and/or TOEFL results if available as well as a brief statement stating why you believe we should consider you for this award. |
1 year non-renewable |
$1,000 |
Diplomatic Scholarship |
University of Central Missouri will award a Diplomatic Scholarship equal to the non-resident portion of tuition to full-time, degree seeking undergraduate students who are in the United States on an A-1 and A-2 visa. Please request Diplomatic Scholarship consideration in writing and attach A-1 or A-2 visa verification. |
May be received for a maximum of 8 semesters |
Non-resident portion of tuition |
| Second Generation Grant | Must be the grandchild, child or legal stepchild of a UCM alumnus. This is available only to entering freshmen eligible for regular admission. It is renewable upon condition of full-time enrollment. Student must have and maintain a minimum grade-point-average of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale. An eligible applicant must include a written request for Second Generation Grant consideration with admission materials. Be sure to include the name of the UCM alumn parent or grandparent, the degree earned and the approximate year of the alumn's graduation. | Renewable up to 8 semesters | 100 percent of the non-resident portion of tuition. |
Graduate Assistantship � |
A graduate assistantship may be awarded to entering or current UCM students. The majority, however, are awarded to current graduate students. Graduate assistantship selections are determined by each individual department. A minimum overall undergraduate grade point average of 2.70 (4 point scale) and 3.00 graduate GPA (if applicable) is required. Applicants must be accepted into a specific academic program. See The Graduate School's website for an application form: http://www.ucmo.edu/graduate/support/assist/apply.cfm |
Renewable |
Full graduate tuition plus a stipend of $3,750 per semester. |
Graduate Non-Resident Scholarship |
University of Central Missouri graduates holding a UCM bachelor's degree. Scholarship applications are available in our Graduate School Office. Applicants need to have secured graduate admission into a specific academic program and present a UCM transcript showing a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher and have completed a minimum of 60 undergraduate semester hours at UCM. The Graduate Non-Resident Scholarship may be received for a maximum of six semesters as long as a minimum UCM graduate GPA of 3.4 is maintained. See The Student Financial Services website for an application form: http://www.ucmo.edu/sfs/explore/scholarships/grad.cfm |
Renewable |
Non-resident portion of graduate tuition |
Academic Departmental Scholarships |
Current UCM undergraduate students. Specific eligibility criteria and value of awards are determined by specific academic department awarding scholarship. Please see the following website for a listing of available departmental scholarships and application details. See specific academic departments for links to scholarship applications: http://www.ucmo.edu/academics/departments/ |
Variable |
Variable |
Maynard and Fern Beardsley Scholarship for International Students � |
A scholarship is offered through the University of Central Missouri Foundation for an international student. The scholarship was made possible by way of a gift from Toshiyuki Shiohara, Tokyo, Japan, in honor of Maynard and Fern Beardsley. |
Variable |
Variable |
George W. Diemer Scholarship |
A scholarship is offered through the University of Central Missouri Foundation for an international student attending University of Central Missouri. The scholarship was made possible by way of a gift from the Class of 1955 in honor of President George W. Diemer. |
Variable |
Variable |
Tadeusz Ujejski International Student Scholarship |
Entering or current undergraduate or graduate students from Poland. Applicants should have a minimum grade point average of 3.00 (4 point scale) and show promise of leadership and service. Tadeusz Ujejski International Student Scholarship Application |
One-time |
Variable |
Alisa Gurieva Scholarship |
First year undergraduate student from Russia showing strong academic potential. Preference will be given to applicants from Saratov, Russia. Alisa Gurieva Scholarship Application |
One-time |
Variable |
Taiwan Commemorative Scholarship |
Prospective or current undergraduate or graduate student from Taiwan pursuing a degree in industrial technology or related field. Preference will be given to students from Taiwan. |
One-time |
Variable |
Alice |
Graduate applicants from Nigeria or U.S. inner city pursuing a graduate degree in Industrial Hygiene. |
One-time |
Variable |
Webb Chinese/American Scholarship |
Academically inclined graduate students from China. Webb Chinese/American Scholarship Application� |
One-time |
Variable |
