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Scholarships
The 欧美视频 provides significant financial support, awarding nearly $7.6 million in merit-based scholarships annually (2025-2026). While certain scholarships are automatically evaluated using admission details, others require a direct submission via the UCM Scholarship Finder.
Find Scholarships at UCM
UCM Scholarship Finder allows you to explore and apply for multiple UCM Alumni Foundation scholarships through one online application. Once you sign in and update your profile, the scholarship search tool provides key details for every available scholarship and matches you automatically with opportunities.
The application opens annually no later than August 15th, with a priority deadline of February 1st and a final deadline of March 15th, the last day to submit your application.
How to Apply for UCM Scholarships
Scholarships Awarded Through Admissions
Admissions scholarships for incoming students are automatically awarded using information submitted through the UCM admission application, such as academic records or other eligibility criteria.
Scholarships Through UCM Scholarship Finder
Many UCM Alumni Foundation and departmental scholarships require the Scholarship Finder application.
Outside Scholarships
Students may also receive scholarships from employers, civic organizations, foundations, churches and other organizations outside UCM.
Explore Scholarships for Your Student Type
Incoming freshmen are automatically considered for major merit awards upon admission based on GPA and standardized test scores. Completing the UCM Scholarship Finder application opens up additional competitive, donor-sponsored foundation opportunities.
Opportunity Types:
- Automatic merit scholarships
- Red & Black Awards
- Competitive foundation scholarships
- Leadership/alumni grants
Incoming transfer students earning minimum GPA thresholds receive automatic merit consideration at admission. Submitting the UCM Scholarship Finder profile matches students with supplemental academic and departmental awards. The application opens annually no later than August 15, with a priority deadline of February 1 and a final deadline of March 15, the last day to submit your application.
Opportunity Types:
- Transfer Merit Scholarships,
- Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) awards
- Departmental awards
- Donor-funded Foundation scholarships
Continuing undergraduate students must opt in annually through MyCentral to apply for institutional funding. Scholarship Finder uses student records to automatically pair enrolled students with specialized awards. The UCM Scholarship Finder application for the next academic year will be available by August 15 of each academic year with a priority deadline of February 1, and a final deadline of March 15.
Opportunity Types:
- Major-specific departmental awards
- College endowment grants
- Academic distinction awards
- Alumni foundation scholarships
Advanced degree candidates can access specialized funding opportunities, which are primarily offered through academic departments and foundation funds. To ensure consideration for targeted graduate program awards, submit a profile using UCM Scholarship Finder. Submit your scholarship application by the February 1 priority deadline to maximize your opportunity for selection. The final closing date for scholarship applications is March 15.
Opportunity Types:
- Graduate assistantships
- Department-specific research grants
- Donor-funded foundation scholarships
- Professional development awards
International scholars qualify for automatic transfer and select merit opportunities upon admission, as determined by the Office of International Student Services. Applying through UCM Scholarship Finder opens access to non-resident aid and global student achievement funds. Most scholarship deadlines are February 1 for the upcoming academic year.
Opportunity Types:
- International Student Merit Scholarships
- Transfer scholarships
- Global diversity grants
- Foundation donor awards
Scholarship Dates and Deadlines
What Do You Need to Do? Log into to complete your general scholarship profile.
Who Does It Apply To? Incoming First-Year, Transfer, Continuing Undergraduate, Graduate and International Students.
What Type of Deadline Is it? Portal Opening Date.
Why Meet the Deadline? Early application allows maximum time to gather documents and secure competitive awards before funding pools deplete.
What Do You Need to Do? Complete and submit your general scholarship application along with any required essays or recommendations.
Who Does It Apply To? All applicants seeking competitive UCM Alumni Foundation and institutionally-funded scholarships.
What Type of Deadline Is it? Priority Deadline.
Why Meet the Deadline? Meeting this date significantly increases your likelihood of receiving high-value competitive awards, as major review processes begin immediately.
What Do You Need to Do? Submit the FAFSA using UCM Code 002454 to qualify for state and federal funding like the Access Missouri and Mule Grants.
Who Does It Apply To? Missouri residents (First-Year, Transfer and Current Undergraduate Students).
What Type of Deadline Is it? Priority Deadline (State of Missouri).
Why Meet the Deadline? Meeting the deadline ensures priority access to state-funded grants and institutionally-matched need-based financial aid.
What Do You Need to Do? Submit all final edits and additional supplemental program questions within
Who Does It Apply To? All students applying for foundation-sponsored scholarships.
What Type of Deadline Is it? Final Deadline.
Why Meet the Deadline? Meeting the deadline ensures your application will be reviewed for the upcoming academic year.
What Do You Need to Do? Attend a UCM campus event hosted by the Undergraduate Admissions Office.
Who Does It Apply To? Out-of-state incoming first-time freshmen.
What Type of Deadline Is it? Admissions-related award deadline.
Why Meet the Deadline? Meeting the deadline ensures you鈥檙e eligible to add the additional $1,000 Out-of-State Visit Award to your financial aid package.
What Do You Need to Do? Make sure your high school transcripts or updated national ACT scores are received by the UCM Office of Admissions.
Who Does It Apply To? Incoming First-Year Students qualifying for automatic merit scholarship tier increases.
What Type of Deadline Is it? Reconsideration Deadline.
Why Meet the Deadline? Meeting the deadline ensures that merit scholarships will not remain locked at the lower tier evaluated during initial admission. A score of 27 or higher qualifies for a merit-based ACT scholarship.
What Do You Need to Do? Access specialized program portals (e.g., College of Education, ROTC, Music) to complete external applications or auditions.
Who Does It Apply To? Specific majors, graduate candidates and specialized talent pools.
What Type of Deadline Is it? Varies by department.
Why Meet the Deadline? Meeting the deadline means you are able to maintain departmental assistantships, talent awards, or discipline-specific endowments.
What Do You Need to Do? to confirm scholarships are applied and review credit-hour and GPA thresholds required for maintaining aid.
Who Does It Apply To? Current recipients and newly-awarded incoming students.
What Type of Deadline Is it? Renewal & Acceptance Timing
Why Meet the Deadline? Meeting the deadline ensures your awards will not be canceled.
How Do You Keep Your UCM Scholarship?
To maintain your UCM academic scholarship, you must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours each semester and meet minimum GPA requirements. Failing to meet these standards may result in a reduction or loss of your scholarship funding for that semester.
Renewal requirements vary by scholarship but may include:
- Minimum enrollment
- Completion of a required number of credit hours
- Minimum cumulative GPA
- Continued eligibility
- Annual application or review requirements
- Compliance with scholarship-specific terms
See Scholarship Retention Policies
Considering dropping a course?
Before dropping or withdrawing from a course, review how the change could affect your scholarship and contact Financial Aid when necessary.
How to Use an Outside Scholarship at UCM
If you have already received a scholarship from a civic group, business, church or private sponsor, follow this 5-step process to ensure proper credit to your UCM student account:
- Instruct Sponsor on Check Payee Details: Ask your donor to make the check payable directly to 欧美视频. (Note: If the check is co-payable to you and UCM, sign/endorse the back before submitting. Do not send checks made payable solely to you).
- Gather Required Award Documentation: Attach the physical check and any donor-provided instructions along with the student's UCM ID#.
- Send or Deliver the Check: Submit the check package promptly to Student Financial Services.
- Review How Your Award Is Applied: Unless otherwise instructed in writing by the sponsor, UCM splits outside awards evenly between the Fall and Spring semesters.
- Request Enrollment Verification (If Required): If your sponsor demands proof of registration before releasing funds, print your schedule from or request an Enrollment Verification Certificate through the Registrar's Office.
Full Instructions: For complete guidance on external scholarship awards, please review the guidelines for submitting outside scholarship checks.
Questions? Contact the Scholarship Team at scholarships@ucmo.edu or call (660) 543-8266.
Mailing Address:
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Attn: Student Financial Services 鈥� Scholarships
P.O. Box 800, Ward Edwards 1100
Warrensburg, MO 64093
In-Person Delivery:
Ward Edwards Building, Room 1100
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Need Help With Scholarships?
If you have questions about applying for scholarships, please contact us. Common reasons students contact us include:
- Scholarship eligibility or award questions
- Scholarship Finder access or application problems
- Outside scholarship checks
- Questions about maintaining an existing award
Scholarship office email: scholarships@ucmo.edu
Phone number: (660) 543-8266
Office location:
Student Financial Services
Ward Edwards 1100
Warrensburg MO 64093
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Sat-Sun: Closed
Have Questions 欧美视频 UCM Scholarships?
See the full scholarship FAQ for more information on findings, applying, and maintaining scholarships at UCM.