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Ernest A. Dick Memorial Scholarship 2008
For Bloch School Students

The scholarship was established to commemorate the life of Ernest A. Dick, prominent Kansas City business and civic leader, who had a particular interest in international business.  He was a strong supporter of higher education in Kansas City and served as President of the University of Kansas City Trustees. 

The award must be used for an international education experience.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The applicant:

  • Must be a currently enrolled full-time student in the Bloch School of Business

  • Must have had at least one year of study at UMKC prior to the study abroad experience

  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

  • Can be an undergraduate or graduate student

  • Must hold a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

 PROCEDURES 

  • Type the application, or print legibly.  Click here to download the application.

  • Provide one faculty reference.  It should be sent to the address provided below in time to meet the deadline.  If it is sent with the application, it must be in a sealed envelope.

  • We will obtain a copy of your UMKC transcript.

  • Submit a statement on the proposed study, research, or internship.  Discuss the nature of the program and its importance to your short- and long-term goals.  This statement will be given scrutiny and weight by the Committee.  If a copy of a printed piece of work is available, it may be enclosed with the application, BUT IT IS NOT a substitute for the statement.

  • The award will be applied to the student’s UMKC account.

  • Each awardee will be required to provide a written assessment of the program and the experiences of being a study abroad student to CIAP at the completion of his or her program.

Do not attach any material not requested; it will be disregarded.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

DEADLINE: Monday MARCH 3, 2008

 For more information, contact Melissa Thomas at 816.235.5759

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University of Missouri-Kansas City
 Center for International Academic Programs
5325 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110-2499 USA
Phone: 816.235.5759  Fax: 816.235.5610
Email:  international@umkc.edu