UMKC - International Student Affairs
CHANCELLOR's NON-RESIDENT (CNR) SCHOLARSHIP
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

The University of Missouri - Kansas City offers scholarships to outstanding international undergraduate and graduate applicants who are first time new students intending to enroll (including transfer students from U.S. institutions) to degree programs in College of Arts & Sciences, School of Biological Sciences, Henry W. Bloch School of Business and Public Administration, Conservatory of Music, School of Education and School of Pharmacy in each academic year (from August to May).
Applicants for programs in the School of Computing and Engineering should review the Dean's International Award information.

Students who are admitted to a UMKC doctoral program are automatically awareded non-resident fee waivers for up to 9 credit hours each Fall and Winter semester. This automatic Doctoral Fee Waiver makes students ineligible for a CNR award.
For more information about the doctoral non-resident fee waiver, please click here.

 General Description

    The Chancellor's Non-Resident Award ("CNR") is a renewable award that will cover the difference between Missouri Resident and Non-Resident fees, without a limit on the number of credit hours taken.
    • For a typical undergraduate student who enrolls in the required 12 credit hours in each Fall and Spring semester, the award for 2009-2010 will be $8,870 USD for the academic year. Enrollment for more credit hours (e.g. 15 hours) provides a proportionally larger award (e.g. $11,090 USD).
    • For a typical graduate student who enrolls in 9 graduate credit hours in each Fall and Spring semester, the award for 2009-2010 will be $8,510 USD for the academic year.

    All applicants meeting the criteria below are automatically considered for a CNR:

    To be considered for the award, an applicant must:

    • Apply as a first time new student at UMKC intending to enroll with a CNR participating academic unit (College of Arts & Sciences, School of Biological Sciences, Henry W. Bloch of Business and Public Administration, Conservatory of Music, School of Education, and School of Pharmacy)

    • Submit transcripts (along with application materials) showing an outstanding academic record (Minimum of 3.0 Grade Point Average on a 4.0 Grade Point Average scale)

    • Submit a Minimum TOEFL score of 550 (213 Computer Based; 79 iBT) or IELTS score of 6.0, unless you are exempt from the English Proficiency test.

    • Be an F-1 or J-1 visa holder upon enrollment

    • Receive a nomination from the corresponding UMKC academic unit

    • Provide evidence of financial support to cover the remaining expenses.
      Review for the total annual 'cost of study' required for your program of interest.
      Students must demonstrate the financial ability for the cost of study beyond the CNR scholarship.

    • Satisfy additional academic unit criteria, if required.
      Review for any specific requirements for your program of interest.
      For example, for applicants who apply for the MBA program, the minimum GMAT score to receive a CNR nomination is 550.
      Please contact academic units if no information is available through

    Additional information about the Chancellor's Non-Resident Award: Click the CNR-FAQ (frequently asked questions) about the Chancellor's Non-resident Award.