Graduate Student Grants

Grants do not have to be repaid and are often provided to students based on their financial need. In some cases, the organization providing the grant may also consider other factors, such as academic performance, when awarding these funds.

UMKC Women's Council Graduate Assistance Fund (GAF)

The GAF awards are meant to enable currently enrolled female graduate students to complete the requirements for graduate degrees, to facilitate their studies and to enrich their educational experiences. 

For more information, please visit the UMKC Women's Council website.

Martha Jane Starr Library Research Award 

Offered by UMKC University Libraries, the Martha Jane Starr Library Research Awards are open to all students, but preference is given to a graduate student with a women and gender studies (WGS) focus and who is mentored or supervised by a member of the WGS faculty.

Award amount

Up to $1,000

Deadline

Fall Semester

How to apply

• Applicants can resubmit an unsuccessful proposal one time only.
• Award winners must wait two years from the end of their project before applying again.
• Visit UMKC Library News and Events in the Fall for details about the award deadline, criteria and application process.

Travel Grants

Travel Grant information to be shared later this semester.

Research Grants

Research Grant information to be shared later this semester.