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International Scholarships
Apply for Multiple Scholarships with a Single Online Application
Please visit the International Student Services page for additional information about admission applications and deadlines. International students are eligible to receive Transfer Scholarships. Most scholarship deadlines are February 1 for the upcoming academic year.UCM Scholarship Finder
The UCM Scholarship Finder application is now available.
The UCM Scholarship Finder makes it easy to find and apply for UCM Alumni Foundation scholarships. Simply fill out a single application that is automatically submitted toward all eligible scholarships! Scholarship applications are available according to the following schedule:
| Academic year | Application period open | Application period closes | Decisions made |
| 2026 - 2027 | August 1, 2025 | February 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
| 2027 - 2028 | August 1, 2026 | February 1, 2027 | May 1 2027 |
| 2028 - 2029 | August 1, 2027 | February 1, 2028 | May 1 2028 |
Note: International Students are eligible to apply for the Duane R. Sterling Scholarship - Rotary Program scholarship.
Criteria: International Student with a GPA of 3.0 (undergraduate) or 3.5 (graduate).
If awarded, the student receives tuition, housing, meals, etc included for the year.
The scholar is expected to do presentations to the 3 local Rotary clubs, attend the
district conference (usually in the spring in central or south Missouri), visit the
Capitol in Jeff City, visit Rotary Headquarters in Chicago, and attend a variety of
UCM or Rotary events during the 2 semesters.
First-term UG Award |
Value: $1,000
Given to Undergraduate Freshmen or Transfer students in their first semester at UCM.
| Is this renewable? | Is this stackable? |
| No | Yes |
Global Partner Award |
Value: 100% of non-resident fees
Given to students coming from partner institutions in the undergraduate and graduate programs.
| Is this renewable? | Is this stackable? |
| Yes | Yes |
- Incoming transfer student
- Be Enrolled Full Time (12+ Hours)
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Up to (8) semesters
- 2.5 GPA Minimum
- Be Enrolled Full Time (12+ Hours)
Transfer Red and Black Scholarship
|
Value: Per Year
| Cumulative College GPA | Red & Black Scholarship |
| 3.5+ | $2,000 |
| 3.25 to 3.49 | $1,500 |
| 3.0 to 3.24 | $1,000 |
| Is this renewable? | Is this stackable? |
| Up to six (6) semesters of undergraduate study | Yes |
- Meet College GPA requirement (weighted or unweighted which ever is higher)
- Be Enrolled Full Time (12+ Hours)
- Available to students starting at UCM for Fall 2026 and beyond
- *Scholarships and criteria for Fall 2026 have changed. Applied by Nov 3 and have questions? Contact your Transfer Coordinator here.
- Up to (6) semesters
- 2.5 GPA Minimum
- Be Enrolled Full Time (12+ Hours)
How do I find a scholarship for my major?
Information regarding UCM Alumni Foundation scholarships is available through UCM Scholarship Finder (Formerly MoCents), the University's online scholarship application.
How do I apply for a UCM Freshman scholarship?
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.
Where can I find more scholarships to apply for?
Information about scholarships external to UCM is available in the External Scholarships section on this page.
What do I do if I receive a scholarship check?
Complete details on how to submit your off-campus scholarship check(s) are located on this page under "Submitting Scholarship Checks to UCM."
Do I have to be a full-time student to receive a UCM scholarship?
Most of the UCM scholarships require full-time enrollment (earning a minimum of 9 (nine) Graduate hours per semester at UCM).
Can my conduct affect my UCM scholarship eligibility?
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:
- Endorse the check if it is made payable to you and UCM.
- Attach the check to a photocopy of the award letter and any supporting documents.
- Bring the check and photocopy documentation to Freshman Orientation and Enrollment or mail/deliver them to the Student Financial Services Office.
Caution: If the scholarship check is made payable only to you, you should cash the check on your own and use it for educational expenses.
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.
FREE SOURCES OF INFORMATION ABOUT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SCHOLARSHIPS
| CollegeBoard | Fastweb | Sallie Mae Scholarship Search | Scholarship Guidance | RN to BSN |
OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIP LINKS
- AGC Education and Research Foundation - Construction Majors
- Access Extra Scholarship - (Access MO eligible, senior in high school, 28 or higher ACT composite score or SAT equivalent)
- Account Control Technology Foundation Scholarships
- Aging Matters Scholarship
- Airport Minority Advisory Council Foundation Scholarship
- Altec Design Web Scholarship
- Annuity.org Scholarship
- Asbestos.com Scholarship
- B. Davis Scholarship
- BankMobile Financial Literacy Scholarship
- Barbara Rhomberg Excellence in Nursing Scholarship
- Bordner Scholarship - Business Majors
- Branson Shows Inspired Scholarship
- Captain Jason Dahl Scholarship Fund - Aviation Majors
- CARiD Scholarship
- Calvin L Carrithers Aviation Scholarship
- Caring.com Student-Caregiver Scholarship
- Cass Regional Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship
- Cass Regional Medical Center Foundation
- Clean It Supply Scholarship
- Consolidated Foodservice Scholarship
- County Office Scholarship (Scroll to bottom for application)
- CREW Network Foundation Scholarship
- Elks National Foundation Scholarship
- Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri
- Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship
- Goedeker's Appliances Annual Book Scholarship
- Goedeker's Appliances Public Service Scholarship
- Greater Kansas City Community Foundation (multiple scholarships)
- Greater Lees Summit Healthcare Foundation (medical related majors)
- Greater St Louis Business Aviation Association Scholarship
- Hartford Technology Rental Co IT Scholarship
- IAA Foundation (Agriculture related majors)
- In-Home Care Innovation Scholarship
- Jack J. Isgur Foundation Scholarship
- James "Rhio" O'Connor Memorial Scholarship
- Jan Egerton and Don Smitley Mesothelioma Scholarship
- KC Scholars
- Lees Summit Chamber Scholarship
- LiveCareer Scholarship
- Look Twice, Save a Life Scholarship
- Marketing EDGE Scholarship
- MEDIGO Scholarship Program
- Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship
- Missouri Insurance Education Foundation
- Missouri Pilots Association
- North American Van Lines Logistics Scholarship
- Novus Biologicals Scholarship Program
- R & D Systems Scholarship (Science Degrees)
- Regions Riding Forward Scholarship
- Remote DBA Scholarship
- Safe Driver Scholarship
- Sallie Mae Graduate School Scholarship Search
- Savy Home Store Scholarship for Interior Design Students
- Scholarship Opportunities for Minority Students
- SoutheastHEALTH Foundation for Health Care Students
- St. Louis Press Club Scholarships
- Student Veterans of America Scholarship Programs
- Surety Bonds.com Small Business Scholarship
- The COIT Clean Living Scholarship
- The CourseMinded Online Course Scholarship
- The Hagan Scholarship Foundation
- The Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance Scholarship
- The Purdy Emerging Leaders Scholarship (Offered to undergraduate students at SO, JR or SR level who are attending a Missouri public 4-year institution)
- The Yellow Pages United Mark Smith Scholarship
- The Zebra Safe Driver Scholarship
- Western Missouri Medical Center Auxiliary Health Care Career Scholarship
- Whiteman Spouses Club Scholarship
SCHOLARSHIP SCAMS
Wondering if a scholarship is too good to be true? Maybe it is. Check the following
two sites to be sure.
The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid
