Whether you are a future freshman, a transfer student or a current UCM student, you are at the right place to explore your scholarship and award options. At UCM, our objective is to help make your educational and career goals a reality.
UCM has many financial assistance programs that can help you bring your total educational and living expenses well within reach. Each year, nearly $21 million in institutional aid and $1.3 million in foundational scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, special talents or potential in a specific field of study.
If you have questions or need clarification about any aspect of the UCM scholarship program, please contact the Scholarship Assistant via email at scholarships@ucmo.edu, in person at Ward Edwards 1100, by phone (660) 543-4541, fax (660) 543-8080, or by mail (University of Central Missouri, Attn: Scholarships, Student Financial Services, PO Box 800, Ward Edwards 1100,Warrensburg, MO 64093).
UCM Scholarship Finder (Formerly MoCents) is the University's online system that makes it easy and convenient for students to apply for all UCM Alumni Foundation Scholarships established by generous friends of the University. Online application instructions and details about individual scholarships are provided in the UCM Scholarship Finder online application. The scholarship deadlines were March 1, 2019 for the 2019-2020 academic year. The UCM Scholarship Finder application for the 2020-2021 academic year will be available on August 1, 2019 with a deadline of February 1, 2020. You can still apply after February 1, 2020, as some scholarships will still be awarded after that date.
Apply NowAll incoming freshmen students will automatically be considered for the scholarships below after submitting their UCM Application for Admission, high school transcript, ACT composite score, and application fee. No other application is necessary. Completing the application for admission process early is strongly encouraged. Scholarship recipients will be notified by mail at their home address. 2020-2021 Freshman Scholarship Chart.
Value: Based on cumulative, official high-school transcript GPA (6th, 7th or 8th semester, whichever is higher), and official ACT composite score (or superscore, whichever is higher ) achieved on or before the June 2020 national ACT test (or SAT score/superscore earned on or before the June 2020 national SAT test). The UCM Scholarship Eligibility Calculator may be used to estimate the value.
Eligibility: To be eligible, students must meet the following criteria:
Renewability: The Red & Black Scholarship may be received for a maximum of eight (8) semesters of undergraduate study provided the recipient:
Annual Value of the Red & Black Scholarship | UCM GPA Required for Renewal |
$4,500 | 3.25 |
$2,500 | 3.00 |
$1,500 | 2.75 |
$1,000 | 2.50 |
Value: $500 per year
Beginning with the freshman class of Fall 2020, the University of Central Missouri is proud to share that it will be awarding this scholarship to A+ eligible students who meet the following criteria:
Available only to first-time freshmen with an ACT of 18-36 and minimum 2.50 GPA
Students must apply for admission and the FAFSA by February 1st of their Senior year of high school
Students must attend an A+ eligible Missouri high school and indicate A+ on the admissions application
Actual award will be made upon confirmation of completed A+ requirements (A+ Seal on the final transcript)
Renewable for one additional year with a 3.00 GPA and 24 credit hours completed
Stackable (can be added to the Red & Black Scholarship)
Value: $1,000 per year
Eligibility: To be eligible, students must meet the following criteria:
Renewability: This scholarship may be renewed for up to six (6) semesters of undergraduate study provided the recipient:
Value: Covers 25%, 50% or 100% of non-resident fees. Percentage is based on cumulative, official high-school transcript GPA (6th, 7th or 8th semester, whichever is higher), and official ACT composite score (or superscore, whichever is higher) achieved on or before the June 2020 national ACT test (or SAT score/superscore earned on or before the June 2020 national SAT test). The UCM Scholarship Eligibility Calculator may be used to estimate the value.
Eligibility: To be eligible, students must meet the following criteria:
Recipients of the Non-Resident Scholar Award may not also receive the Choose Red Grant, Second Generation Grant, Non-Resident Fee Credit, Midwest Student Exchange Program, non-resident fee portion of the UCM Educational Development Program or other programs that cover all or partial non-resident fees.
A non-resident fee total and a credit equal to 25%, 50% or 100% of the non-resident fee portion will both appear on the UCM account of Non-Resident Scholar Award recipients.
Renewability: The Non-Resident Scholar Award may be received for a maximum of eight (8) semesters of undergraduate study provided the recipient:
Annual Value of the Red & Black Scholarship | % Non-Resident Fees Reduced | UCM GPA Required for Renewal |
$4,500 | 100% | 3.25 |
$2,500 | 100% | 3.00 |
$1,500 | 50% | 2.75 |
$1,000 | 50% | 2.75 |
$0 | 25% | 2.75 |
Value: 100 % of non-resident fees.
Eligibility: Regularly-admitted (not provisionally admitted) undergraduate students whose permanent legal residence is located in one of the following states: Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee and is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Recipients of the UCM Bound Out-of-State Scholarship may not also receive the Second Generation Grant, Non-Resident Fee Credit, Midwest Student Exchange Program, Non-Resident Scholar Award, non-resident fee portion of the UCM Educational Development Program, or other programs that cover all or partial non-resident fees.
A credit equal to the non-resident portion of tuition fees will appear on the UCM account of UCM Bound Out-of-State Scholarship recipients.
Renewability: Automatically renewed for students who maintain legal residence in one of the following states and aren't recipients of other programs that cover all or partial non-resident fees: Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee.
Value: 100% of non-resident fees.
Eligibility: To be eligible, a student must meet the following criteria:
Recipients of the Second Generation Grant may not also receive the UCM Bound Out-of-State Scholarship, Non-Resident Fee Credit, Midwest Student Exchange Program, Non-Resident Scholar Award, non-resident fee portion of the UCM Educational Development Program, or other programs that cover all or partial non-resident fees.
A non-resident fee total and a credit equal to the non-resident fee portion will both appear on the UCM account of Second Generation Grant recipients.
Renewability: The Second Generation Grant may be received for a maximum of eight (8) semesters of undergraduate study provided the recipient:
Value: At University of Central Missouri, non-Missouri residents are charged the in-state tuition rate plus a non-resident fee. The Midwest Student Exchange Program will provide 50% of the non-resident portion of the fees of qualifying students. Students are responsible for the remaining 50% of the non-resident portion of the fees plus the in-state tuition rate.
Eligibility Criteria for Transfer Students: To be considered, a student must meet the following criteria:
Recipients of the UCM Bound Out-of-State Scholarship, Second Generation Grant for Transfers, Non-Resident Fee Credit, Non-Resident Scholar Award, non-resident fee portion of the UCM Educational Development Program, or other programs that cover all or partial non-resident fees may not also benefit from the Midwest Student Exchange Program.
Renewability for Transfer Students: Transfer students may benefit from the Midwest Student Exchange Program for a maximum of six (6) semesters of undergraduate study provided the recipient:
Value: $1,500 one-time scholarship (10 scholarships available for Missouri Boys State participants and 10 scholarships available for Missouri Girls State participants)
Eligibility: To be considered, a student must:
The Missouri Boys State/Girls State Scholarship may be received in addition to other University of Central Missouri funded scholarships.
To Apply: Submit the online scholarship application by March 1, 2020. (After completing the general application click on the "Recommended Opportunities" tab and complete the extra steps required for the Missouri Boys State/Girls State Scholarship.) Missouri Boys State/Girls State Scholarships are competitive and are limited to ten for Missouri Boys State participants and ten for Missouri Girls State participants. Scholarship recipients will be notified by email.
Not Renewable: The $1,500 value will be divided evenly between the Fall and Spring semesters of the recipient’s freshman year.
The Cesar Chavez Scholarship is available through the University of Central Missouri for a graduating high school senior from the Kansas City metropolitan area, who is of Hispanic or Latino decent, and is planning to attend the University of Central Missouri.
Value: $3,125 per year (renewable 4 years total)
Eligibility: To be considered, a student must:
To Apply: Submit the Cesar Chavez Scholarship Application by March 1, 2020. The Cesar Chavez Scholarship is competitive and limited in number.
Renewability: The Cesar Chavez Scholarship may be received for a maximum of eight (8) semesters of undergraduate study provided the recipient:
When you are admitted to UCM as a transfer student you will automatically be considered for the scholarships below after submitting the UCM Application for Admission, application fee, and an official transcript from each college/university attended. No other application is necessary. Completing the application for admission process early is strongly encouraged. Scholarship recipients will be notified by mail at their home address.
Value: $1,000 per semester
Eligibility: To be considered, a student must meet the following criteria:
Please Note: Final Scholarship awards are based on the student's cumulative GPA (from the completion of a minimum of 24 post-high school college-level credit hours) following the Fall 2019 semester for Spring 2020 admits or Spring 2020 semester for Summer or Fall 2020 admits. The UCM Admissions Office must receive final official transcripts before students can be fully awarded a scholarship and have it paid on their University account. If transferring to UCM Spring 2020, transcripts including all grades earned through Fall 2019 must be on file with the UCM Admissions Office no later than January 31, 2020. If transferring to UCM Summer or Fall 2020, transcripts including all grades earned through Spring 2020 must be on file with the UCM Admissions Office no later than August 31, 2020.
Renewability: The Transfer Student Scholarship may be received for a maximum of six (6) semesters of undergraduate study provided the recipient:
Value: $500 per semester
Eligibility: To be considered, a student must meet the following criteria:
Please Note: Final Scholarship awards are based on the student's cumulative GPA (from the completion of a minimum of 24 post-high school college-level credit hours) following the Fall 2019 semester for Spring 2020 admits or Spring 2020 semester for Summer or Fall 2020 admits. The UCM Admissions Office must receive final official transcripts before students can be fully awarded a scholarship and have it paid on their University account. If transferring to UCM Spring 2020, transcripts including all grades earned through Fall 2019 must be on file with the UCM Admissions Office no later than January 31, 2020. If transferring to UCM Summer or Fall 2020, transcripts including all grades earned through Spring 2020 must be on file with the UCM Admissions Office no later than August 31, 2020.
Renewability: The Transfer Student Scholarship may be received for a maximum of six (6) semesters of undergraduate study provided the recipient:
Value: At University of Central Missouri, non-Missouri residents are charged the in-state tuition rate plus a non-resident fee. The Midwest Student Exchange Program will provide 50% of the non-resident portion of the fees of qualifying students. Students are responsible for the remaining 50% of the non-resident portion of the fees plus the in-state tuition rate.
Eligibility Criteria for Transfer Students: To be considered, a student must meet the following criteria:
Recipients of the UCM Bound Out-of-State Scholarship, Second Generation Grant for Transfers, Non-Resident Fee Credit, Non-Resident Scholar Award, non-resident fee portion of the UCM Educational Development Program, or other programs that cover all or partial non-resident fees may not also benefit from the Midwest Student Exchange Program.
Renewability for Transfer Students: Transfer students may benefit from the Midwest Student Exchange Program for a maximum of six (6) semesters of undergraduate study provided the recipient:
Value: Covers up to $1,000 per semester of non-resident fees
Eligibility Criteria for Transfer Students: To be considered, a student must meet the following criteria:
Recipients of the Second Generation Grant for Transfers may not also benefit from the UCM Bound Out-of-State Scholarship, Non-Resident Fee Credit, Midwest Student Exchange Program, Non-Resident Scholar Award, non-resident fee portion of the UCM Educational Development Program, or other programs that cover all or partial non-resident fees.
A non-resident fee total will appear on the UCM account of Second Generation Grant for Transfers recipients. The Second Generation Grant for Transfers will cover up to $1000 per semester of the non-resident portion of tuition charges.
Renewability for Transfer Students: The Second Generation Grant for Transfers may be received for a maximum of six (6) semesters of undergraduate study provided the recipient:
Value: 100% of non-resident fees
Eligibility: Regularly-admitted (not on academic probation) undergraduate students whose permanent legal residence is located in one of the following states: Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee.
Recipients of the UCM Bound Out-of-State Scholarship may not also receive the Second Generation Grant, Non-Resident Fee Credit, Midwest Student Exchange Program, Non-Resident Scholar Award, non-resident fee portion of the UCM Educational Development Program, or other programs that cover all or partial non-resident fees.
A credit equal to the non-resident portion of tuition fees will appear on the UCM account of UCM Bound Out-of-State Scholarship recipients.
Renewability: Automatically renewed for students who maintain legal residence in one of the following states and aren't recipients of other programs that cover all or partial non-resident fees: Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee.
The 15-to-Finish Scholarship is part of UCM's Learning to a Greater Degree Contract. Find out more about student commitments, how Parents and family can help, and other frequently asked questions by reading about the Learning to a Greater Degree Contract.
To Receive: You must complete your degree within four years and submit your Graduation Application by the appropriate deadline and have your candidacy approved for that semester.
When you are admitted to UCM as a transfer student you will automatically be considered for the scholarships below after submitting the UCM Application for Admission, application fee, and an official transcript from each college/university attended. No other application is necessary. Completing the application for admission process early is strongly encouraged. Scholarship recipients will be notified by mail at their home address.
Value: $1000 per semester
Eligibility: To be considered, a student must meet the following criteria:
Please Note: Final Scholarship awards are based on the student's cumulative GPA (from the completion of a minimum of 24 post-high school college-level credit hours) following the Spring 2020 semester for Fall 2020 admits. The UCM Admissions Office must receive final official transcripts before students can be fully awarded a scholarship and have it paid on their University account. If transferring to UCM for the Fall 2020, transcripts including all grades earned through Spring 2020 must be on file with the UCM Admissions Office no later than August 31, 2020.
Renewability: The President's Distinguished Scholarship may be received for a maximum of six (6) semesters of undergraduate study provided the recipient:
Value: $750 per semester
Eligibility: To be considered, a student must meet the following criteria:
Please Note: Final Scholarship awards are based on the student's cumulative GPA (from the completion of a minimum of 24 post-high school college-level credit hours) following the Spring 2020 semester for Fall 2020 admits. The UCM Admissions Office must receive final official transcripts before students can be fully awarded a scholarship and have it paid on their University account. If transferring to UCM for the Fall 2020, transcripts including all grades earned through Spring 2020 must be on file with the UCM Admissions Office no later than August 31, 2020.
Renewability: The President's Scholarship may be received for a maximum of six (6) semesters of undergraduate study provided the recipient:
Value: $500 per semester
Eligibility: To be considered, a student must meet the following criteria:
Please Note: Final Scholarship awards are based on the student's cumulative GPA (from the completion of a minimum of 24 post-high school college-level credit hours) following the Spring 2019 semester for Fall 2019 admits. The UCM Admissions Office must receive final official transcripts before students can be fully awarded a scholarship and have it paid on their University account. If transferring to UCM for the Fall 2020, transcripts including all grades earned through Spring 2020 must be on file with the UCM Admissions Office no later than August 31, 2020.
Renewability: The Dean's Scholarship may be received for a maximum of six (6) semesters of undergraduate study provided the recipient:
Value: $750 per semester
Eligibility: To be considered, a student must meet the following criteria:
Please Note: Final Scholarship awards are based on the student's cumulative GPA (from the completion of a minimum of 42 post-high school college-level credit hours) following the Spring 2020 semester for Fall 2020 admits. The UCM Admissions Office must receive final official transcripts before students can be fully awarded a scholarship and have it paid on their University account. If transferring to UCM for the Fall 2020, transcripts including all grades earned through Spring 2020 must be on file with the UCM Admissions Office no later than August 31, 2020.
Renewability: The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship may be received for a maximum of six (6) semesters of undergraduate study provided the recipient:
Value: At University of Central Missouri, non-Missouri residents are charged the in-state tuition rate plus a non-resident fee. The Midwest Student Exchange Program will provide 50% of the non-resident portion of the fees of qualifying students. Students are responsible for the remaining 50% of the non-resident portion of the fees plus the in-state tuition rate.
Eligibility Criteria for Transfer Students: To be considered, a student must meet the following criteria:
Recipients of the UCM Bound Out-of-State Scholarship, Second Generation Grant for Transfers, Non-Resident Fee Credit, Non-Resident Scholar Award, non-resident fee portion of the UCM Educational Development Program, or other programs that cover all or partial non-resident fees may not also benefit from the Midwest Student Exchange Program.
Renewability for Transfer Students: Transfer students may benefit from the Midwest Student Exchange Program for a maximum of six (6) semesters of undergraduate study provided the recipient:
Value: Covers up to $1000 per semester of non-resident fees
Eligibility Criteria for Transfer Students: To be considered, a student must meet the following criteria:
Recipients of the Second Generation Grant for Transfers may not also benefit from the UCM Bound Out-of-State Scholarship, Non-Resident Fee Credit, Midwest Student Exchange Program, Non-Resident Scholar Award, non-resident fee portion of the UCM Educational Development Program, or other programs that cover all or partial non-resident fees.
A non-resident fee total will appear on the UCM account of Second Generation Grant for Transfers recipients. The Second Generation Grant for Transfers will cover up to $1000 per semester of the non-resident portion of tuition charges.
Renewability for Transfer Students: The Second Generation Grant for Transfers may be received for a maximum of six (6) semesters of undergraduate study provided the recipient:
Value: 100 % of non-resident fees
Eligibility: Regularly-admitted (not on academic probation) undergraduate students whose permanent legal residence is located in one of the following states: Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee.
Recipients of the UCM Bound Out-of-State Scholarship may not also receive the Second Generation Grant, Non-Resident Fee Credit, Midwest Student Exchange Program, Non-Resident Scholar Award, non-resident fee portion of the UCM Educational Development Program, or other programs that cover all or partial non-resident fees.
A credit equal to the non-resident portion of tuition fees will appear on the UCM account of UCM Bound Out-of-State Scholarship recipients.
Renewability: Automatically renewed for students who maintain legal residence in one of the following states and aren't recipients of other programs that cover all or partial non-resident fees: Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee.
Most scholarship deadlines are February 1, 2020 for the 2020-2021 academic year. The UCM Scholarship Finder (Formerly MoCents) application for the 2020-2021 academic year is now available.
The 15-to-Finish Scholarship is part of UCM's Learning to a Greater Degree Contract. Find out more about student commitments, how Parents and family can help, and other frequently asked questions by reading about the Learning to a Greater Degree Contract.
To Apply: You must submit your Graduation Application by the appropriate deadline and have your candidacy approved for that semester.
To be eligible to receive an undergraduate scholarship from University of Central Missouri, a student must:
Additional Provisions
A student who fails to meet the renewal criteria of a UCM scholarship may request a file review when his/her cumulative UCM grade-point average meets or exceeds that required for reinstatement, provided the student has also been maintaining full-time enrollment at UCM each consecutive semester.
A file review may be requested by former recipients of the renewable scholarships listed below. Students who meet or exceed the reinstatement criteria for their former scholarship may request a File Review by completing and submitting a brief Reinstatement Request Form prior to the fourth week of the semester.
Please note: The scholarship reinstatement guidelines are applicable to a student who fails to meet the scholarship renewal criteria, which were detailed in each recipient's scholarship award letter.
Scholarships Which May be Reinstated |
Minimum Cumulative UCM Grade-Point Average For Reinstatement |
Community College Transfer Student Scholarship |
3.25 |
Midwest Student Exchange Program |
3.25 |
Non-Resident Scholar Award |
3.25 |
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship |
3.25 |
Red & Black Scholarship ($5,000) |
3.25 |
Red & Black Scholarship ($2,500) |
3.00 |
Red & Black Scholarship ($1,500) | 2.75 |
Second Generation Grant (1st received as an incoming Freshman) |
3.25 |
Second Generation Grant for Transfers |
3.25 |
Transfer Student Scholarship |
3.25
|
President's Distinguished Scholarship |
3.25
|
President's Scholarship |
3.0
|
Dean's Scholarship |
3.0
|
Most scholarship deadlines are February 1, 2020 for the 2020-2021 academic year. The UCM Scholarship Finder application for the 2020-2021 academic year is now available.
This award waives $500 of the recipient's Fall and Spring fees. The award is based on high academic achievement and leadership qualities. Students who receive a full-time Graduate Assistantships are not eligible for a Graduate Student Achievement Award.
Covers the non-resident fees for graduate study at Central Missouri for all students enrolling no later than the fourth semester following graduation from an undergraduate program at Central; the student must have earned a minimum of 69 hours at Central Missouri with a 3.0 or higher UCM GPA; renewable for six semesters if student maintains a graduate GPA of 3.4 or higher. Deadline: Open. Application Form
The UCM Scholarship Finder application for the 2020-2021 academic year is now available.
Information regarding UCM Alumni Foundation scholarships is available through UCM Scholarship Finder (Formerly MoCents), the University's online scholarship application.
Your high school transcript and the information you provide on University of Central Missouri's application for admission are reviewed to determine your eligibility for freshman academic scholarships. Students must submit the online scholarship application to be considered for UCM’s Missouri Boys State/Girls State Scholarship and UCM Alumni Foundation Scholarships.
Information about scholarships external to UCM is available in the External Scholarships section on this page.
Complete details on how to submit your off-campus scholarship check(s) are located on this page under "Submitting Scholarship Checks to UCM."
Your scholarship eligibility will be reconsidered if your 7th semester high school cumulative gpa is higher than your 6th semester and/or your ACT composite score improves on or before the April national ACT test. Please note: Scholarship reconsideration is contingent upon receipt of your official 7th semester high school transcript and/or the receipt of your official ACT scores by the Office of Admissions, University of Central Missouri, Ward Edwards 1401, Warrensburg, MO 64093.
Certain UCM renewable scholarships may be reinstated. To be considered for reinstatement, earn the required grade-point average and maintain status as a full-time (at least 12 undergraduate credit hours ) UCM undergraduate student each semester. See reinstatement information under "Current Students" for more details.
Students transferring from an accredited 4-year or 2-year, private or public college or university may be considered for a scholarship.
Most of the UCM scholarships require full-time enrollment (earning a minimum of twelve undergraduate hours per semester at UCM). However, if otherwise eligible, you may be enrolled in less than twelve hours and receive a proportional amount of the award value under the following conditions:
Scholarships may be reduced or canceled if the recipient fraudulently misrepresents any information or engages in serious misconduct warranting substantial disciplinary penalty.
If you are the recipient of a scholarships sponsored by a civic organization, employer, church, etc., please instruct the sponsor to make the scholarship check payable to University of Central Missouri and forward it to:
University of Central Missouri
Student Financial Services - Scholarships
PO Box 800
1100 Ward Edwards Building
Warrensburg, MO 64093
If the sponsor provides you with the scholarship check:
Caution: If the scholarship check is made payable only to you, we suggest you deliver the check to the Student Financial Services Office (1100 Ward Edwards) and endorse it immediately before you hand it to the cashier.
When we receive your scholarship check, we will credit your UCM student account. The amount of the scholarship check will be divided evenly between the Fall and Spring semesters unless otherwise instructed in writing by the scholarship sponsor.
If the scholarship sponsor requests verification of your enrollment at UCM:
1. Provide the scholarship sponsor with a copy of your class schedule which you can print from MyCentral after you attend Freshman Orientation and Enrollment.
OR
2. If the sponsor cannot accept a copy of your class schedule, you can request an enrollment verification certificate by calling the UCM Office of the Registrar at (660) 543-4900, option 3 (not option 2) after you attend Freshman Orientation and Enrollment.
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Please note: UCM scholarships may be reduced or canceled in the event the University of Central Missouri Board of Governors determines a financial exigency exists or state appropriations are substantially reduced to such an extent that funding is not available - or - if the recipient fraudulently misrepresents any information or engages in serious misconduct warranting substantial disciplinary penalty.
Student Financial Services
Scholarships
PO Box 800
Tel: (660) 543-8266
Fax: (660) 543-8080