“With the help of the Geosciences Scholarship, I am less stressed out about my financial issues and I am able to better manage my time both at school and at home".

Melissa
Geosciences Scholarship recipient
 

2014-2015 A&S General Scholarship Application

Application Deadline: March 3, 2014

Scholarship Student

General Information:

  • Current student who is majoring in the College of Arts & Sciences.
  • List of scholarship criteria.
  • Previous recipients may reapply.
  • Full-time enrollment for fall 2014 & spring 2015 (12 hours or more for undergraduate students, 1-6 hours or more for graduate students).

Procedures:

  • This application is used to apply for all scholarships listed.
  • Place a check mark besides the name(s) of the scholarship(s) for which you are applying for and for which you meet eligibility requirements.
  • Application should include:
    • A copy of your current resume
    • A complete Scholarship Application
    • A copy of your current transcript (unofficial advising transcript is sufficient)
    • Essay of at least 750 words describing, Why you believe you should receive the scholarship/award & how receiving it would affect your education?
    • Two current recommendation forms (including at least one from a UMKC faculty member). 
    • UMKC Consent and Authorization to Release Information & the Photo Release Authorization Form

Return the entire application, any additional material, recommendation forms, and current transcripts to the The College of Arts & Sciences Scholarship Coordinator (Located in Scofield Hall room 316 or mail box in Scofield Hall room 302).

Selection Process:

  • It is strongly suggested, but not required to complete the UMKC Consent & Authorization to Release & the Photo Release Authorization Request Forms to apply or qualify for scholarships.
  • Application must be received by 5.00 pm, March 3, 2014. Applications that are incomplete or received after the deadline will not be considered.
  • Selected recipients will be notified in May 2014. Those who do not receive a scholarship will not be notified. 

Questions regarding the application can be directed to:
Phone: 816-235-2414
Email: bartonliz@umkc.edu

 

 

 

Resources

A&S Advising

UMKC Financial Aid Office

Pathway

Blackboard

Career Services

PACE Office

 

 

 

Contact Information

Liz Barton, Scholarship Coordinator
College of Arts & Sciences
316 Scofield Hall · 5100 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816-235-2414