About the Trustees' Scholars Program
UMKC partners with local sponsors to support a Trustees’ Scholar, which is more than $60,000 over four years. Sponsors can pay $10,000 annually toward a $40,000 pledge or fully endow their scholarship for $200,000. We welcome the opportunity to discuss these opportunities or other possible arrangements with you.
Trustees’ Scholars benefits include:
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Full educational expenses paid, plus $500 toward books all four years
- On-campus room and board paid for the first two years, and a $2,000 stipend toward living expenses in years three and four
- Internship opportunities with Kansas City organizations in years three and four
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Support from the UMKC Board of Trustees, a philanthropic organization comprised of Kansas City’s business and civic leaders
Ready to Apply?
To qualify for the program, scholars must meet two of the three following academic criteria:
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A minimum ACT composite score of 30
- Rank in the top five percent of their high school graduating class
- A minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 in 17-class core curriculum
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In addition, candidates are evaluated on their community or school involvement and leadership abilities
Download the Trustees Scholarship Application (.pdf)
Instructions for completing application:
- Save to your computer
- Complete the application form
- Print, sign and mail to the address on the form
Current Trustees' Scholars
To view a current list of Trustees’ Scholars and their sponsors, please select a drop down menu below. Students are categorized by their expected date of graduation.
Class of 2010
Sadia Aslam
Hometown: Kansas City, MO
Major: Law
Sponsor: Don and Adele Hall
Andrew Daniels
Hometown: Kansas City, KS
Major: Computer Science
Sponsor: Bayer CropScience
Sarah Foster
Hometown: Columbia, MO
Major: English Education
Sponsor: Bill and Linda French
Tara Kloeppel
Hometown: Kansas City, MO
Major: English/Studio Art
Sponsor: William T. Kemper Foundation
Amy Kucharo
Hometown: Wichita, KS
Major: Biology/Chemistry
Sponsor: J.E. Dunn
Moises Lara
Hometown: Kansas City, MO
Major: Business Administration
Sponsor: Kansas City Southern
Luis Panameno
Hometown: Kansas City, KS
Major: Communication Studies
Sponsor: Hugh Zimmer
Lindsey Scarcello
Hometown: Kearney, MO
Major: Philosophy/Pre-Law
Sponsor: Aquila
Salvatore Scavuzzo
Hometown: Harrison, MO
Major: Business Administration
Sponsor: Alan Atterbury
Class of 2011
Alexandra Bennett
Hometown: Kansas City, MO
Major: Secondary Education/English Literature
Sponsor: Hallmark
Allen S. Hamilton
Hometown: Kansas City, KS
Major: Biology
Stephanie Hartzler
Hometown: Harrison, MO
Major: Communications Studies
Sponsor: Ken and Ann Baum
Nathan Johnson
Hometown: Saint Peters, MO
Major: Interpersonal Communications
Sponsor: Sprint
Jennifer Kaminsky
Hometown: Bridgeton, MO
Major: Political Science
Sponsor: Schutte Foundation
Corey Light
Hometown: Lee’s Summit, MO
Major: Pre-Secondary Education/Studio Art
Sponsor: Harry McCray
Allison Meyer
Hometown: Stillwell, KS
Major: Spanish/Chemistry (Pre-Dental)
Sponsor: Durwood Foundation
Ryan Occena
Hometown: Columbia, MO
Major: Choral Music Education
Sponsor: J.B. Reynolds Foundation
Class of 2012
Mary Cisetti
Hometown: Belton, MO
Major: Business Administration
Abby Sharp
Hometown: Lee’s Summit, MO
Major: Psychology
Lauren Meyer
Hometown: Stilwell, KS
Major: Nursing
Levi Rash
Hometown: Shelbina, MO
Major: Communication Studies
Brandon Russell
Hometown: Springfield, MO
Major: Music Education/Vocal Performance
Derecka Travis
Hometown: Saint Louis, MO
Major: Political Science/Pre-Law
Sara Tucker
Hometown: Kansas City, KS
Major: Math/Secondary Education
Class of 2013
Katie Arnold
Hometown: Jefferson City, MO
Major: Pre-Dental
Joshua Boehm
Hometown: Kearney, MO
Major: Urban Planning/Design
Lydia DeGarmo
Hometown: Valley Center, KS
Major: Business
Rachel Drabenstott
Hometown: Kansas City, MO
Major: Music Education
Appie Peterson
Hometown: Saint Louis, MO
Major: Chemistry/Dance
Kelli Schmidt
Hometown: Columbia, MO
Major: Nursing
Kate Tankel
Hometown: Overland Park, KS
Major: Education
Why sponsor a Trustees’ Scholar?
The Trustees’ Scholars program enables UMKC to bring the best students to our campus. Trustees’ Scholars help UMKC maintain our first tier U.S. News and World Report ranking in selectivity. By challenging their classmates, the scholars raise the caliber of our entire student body. The grade point average for all Trustees’ Scholars is 3.70, and this year’s freshman scholars collectively have an impressive 3.97 GPA. The scholars are inspirational campus leaders, active in student government and they participate on various advisory committees. The Scholars also influence UMKC’s educational environment through peer tutoring.
The Trustees’ Scholars program draws the best and brightest students to Kansas City, and helps develop our community’s future leaders. Through internships, mentoring and ongoing networking, the scholars develop strong relationships with Kansas City’s business and civic leaders. The majority of the program’s alumni work and reside in the Kansas City metro area.
Many sponsors have realized the added benefit of exceptional student interns through the program. Some have hired their scholars after graduation. These graduates have already received training through their internships and are ready to contribute on their first day of work.
Meet a Trustees' Scholar
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Name: Major: Expected graduation date: Spring 2010 |
How has being named a Trustees Scholar changed your life?
It has certainly affected my life dramatically. The scholarship itself was incredibly generous, and the internship has been such an excellent experience. I have also met so many wonderful people and made so many connections that will last a life time, particularly with my peers in the program. Because of the scholarship I can say that I have had a much more fulfilling college experience.
How did being named a Trustee scholar land you an internship with Midland Properties?
Being a Trustee Scholar opened the door to my internship. My sponsor Alan Atterbury is a co-founder of Midland Properties, and I was offered the position in December of my sophomore year.
What sort of mentoring have you received while at Midland Properties?
I have learned so much while at Midland. Everyone there has helped guide me in my understanding of real world business ideas and concepts. One person in particular has been my closest mentor at Midland, and that is Kevin Barb. Kevin is a former Trustee Scholar who now works at Midland Properties. His advice about both work and school is invaluable.
What would you like to say to your sponsors at Midland Properties?
I cannot thank them enough for what they have done. The scholarship itself is an amazing award, and the internship has been such a tremendous learning experience.