School of
Graduate Studies

Awards and Aid

Various types of award and aid are available for students pursuing graduate education at UMKC. Students are encouraged to talk with their faculty advisors and the Financial Aid Office for more information. International students are also encouraged to connect with the International Student Affairs Office.

About Our Awards

Graduate Roo Nation Scholarship

This scholarship is new for Fall 2026, and offers a non-resident tuition differential for newly-enrolled non-resident Master's students who meet eligibility requirements. Only available to U.S. citizens and Permanent Residents. See the Financial Aid Office website for further information.

 

Dean's International Scholar Award (DISA)

This award goes to newly enrolled international nonresident Master's students who meet eligibility requirements. It is a non-resident tuition differential. See the Financial Aid Office website for further information.

 

Doctoral Non-Resident Tuition Award

This award offers a non-resident tuition differential for enrolled students in eligible doctoral programs. Non-resident U.S. citizens, Permanent Residents, and international students are eligible for the award. No application is necessary. The amount processed per semester is equal to the amount of non-resident tuition charged for the enrolled credit hours, up to 9 hours per Spring and Fall semester. Students must be enrolled before this award can be processed, so we encourage enrolling as soon as your priority enrollment date allows.