University of Missouri-Kansas City — Merit Scholarships & Automatic Consideration
Kansas City, Missouri · 3 published award(s) in our verified dataset.
Consideration — amount not guaranteed
University of Missouri-Kansas City automatically considers admitted students for the published merit awards below — but it does not guarantee an amount. Figures are the college's published amounts a student may be awarded, taken from its own scholarship page. Every row links to its official source and shows its verification date.
Automatically considered — amount not guaranteed
For the awards below, the college automatically considers students who meet the published criteria, but the amount is not guaranteed. Figures shown are the college's published amounts a student may be awarded — read the official source for how selection and funding work.
| Award | Min GPA | Min SAT | Min ACT | $/year | 4-yr total | Residency | Deadline | Separate app? | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curator's Scholar Award Consideration — amount not guaranteed Missouri residents only. Eligibility: ACT composite 28+ OR high school core GPA 3.75+. Page states renewal at 2.75 cumulative UMKC GPA for up to five years of undergraduate study; row records the standard 4-year duration. | 3.75 | — | 28 | $5,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $20,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | in-state | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 | |
| Chancellor's Award Consideration — amount not guaranteed Eligibility: ACT composite OR high school core GPA (not both) for Missouri/Kansas residents; other domestic nonresidents must meet BOTH the ACT and core GPA thresholds. Page states renewal at 2.75 cumulative UMKC GPA for up to five years of undergraduate study; row records the standard 4-year duration. | 3.5 | — | 25 | $3,500 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $14,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | in-state | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 | |
| Provost's Award Consideration — amount not guaranteed Eligibility: ACT composite OR high school core GPA (not both) for Missouri/Kansas residents; other domestic nonresidents must meet BOTH the ACT and core GPA thresholds. Page states renewal at 2.75 cumulative UMKC GPA for up to five years of undergraduate study; row records the standard 4-year duration. | 3.0 | — | 22 | $2,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | $8,000 (published figure — not guaranteed) | in-state | No | Official source Verified 2026-11-02 |
Score ROI — what the next tier takes at University of Missouri-Kansas City
Computed only from this college's own published thresholds above: for each pair of adjacent tiers, the score/GPA gap to the next award and what that gap is worth. Retesting only pays if the higher tier is actually reached and the award renews — check the published conditions.
| From tier | What it takes | Next tier | $ unlocked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provost's Award ($2,000/yr) | +3 ACT points and +0.5 GPA | Chancellor's Award ($3,500/yr) | +$1,500/yr · +$6,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
| Chancellor's Award ($3,500/yr) | +3 ACT points and +0.25 GPA | Curator's Scholar Award ($5,000/yr) | +$1,500/yr · +$6,000 over 4 years (published figure — not guaranteed) |
Published conditions & source wording
- GPA basis: High school core GPA (17 core requirements, 4.0 scale)
- Application deadline: January 15
- Renewal GPA: 2.75
- Stacking limits: Automatic scholarships cannot be combined with other automatic scholarships; only the highest automatic award is received.
- Full-time enrollment required: Yes
- Entry: Fall 2027
Automatic scholarships cannot be combined with other automatic scholarships. You receive only the highest automatic award for which you qualify.
Questions
Does University of Missouri-Kansas City guarantee merit scholarships?
No. University of Missouri-Kansas City automatically considers students for the awards above, but amounts are not guaranteed — per the college's published source(s), verified 2026-11-02. Confirm current terms on the official page before applying.
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