Henry W. Bloch
School of Management

Do you dream of a career where you can have a voice and make a difference? Bloch Launchpad can get you there, fast. Incoming freshmen and transfer students, join the next generation of leaders as a Bloch Launchpad Scholar.

Bloch Launchpad offers a unique professional and leadership development opportunity and awards students with up to $5,000 in scholarship funding. If you live in Kansas or Missouri and you plan to major in business or accounting, Bloch Launchpad is the program for you.

Scholarships and Qualifications

As a Bloch Launchpad Scholar, first-time college students are eligible to receive one of the following scholarships, based on highest composite ACT score or high school core grade point average (whichever is highest), Launchpad application submission and an interview with Bloch Launchpad Selection Committee.


Henry W. Bloch Impact Scholars | $5,000 a year in scholarship funding

  • Resident of Missouri or Kansas
  • High school core GPA of 3.75 OR an ACT score of 28 or higher
  • Strong personal statement and interview
  • Renewable each year with a 3.25 GPA, appropriate participation in Launchpad programming and progress toward completing your degree from the Bloch School of Management

Henry W. Bloch Legacy Scholars | $2,500 a year in scholarship funding

  • Resident of Missouri or Kansas
  • High school core GPA of 3.50 OR an ACT score of 25 or higher
  • Strong personal statement and interview
  • Renewable each year with a 3.0 GPA, appropriate participation in Launchpad programming and progress toward completing your degree from the Bloch School of Management

Henry W. Bloch Capstone Scholars | $2,000 a year in scholarship funding

  • Resident of Missouri or Kansas
  • High school core GPA of 3.0 OR an ACT score of 22 or higher
  • Strong personal statement and interview
  • Renewable each year with a 3.0 GPA, appropriate participation in Launchpad programming and progress toward completing your degree from the Bloch School of Management

As a Bloch Launchpad Scholar, transfer students are eligible to receive one of the following scholarships, based on transfer credit GPA in a minimum of 20 transferrable credit hours, Launchpad application submission, and an interview with Bloch Launchpad Selection Committee.

Henry W. Bloch Achievement Scholars | $4,000 in scholarship funding

  • Resident of Missouri or Kansas
  • 3.75 transfer credit GPA or above
  • Strong personal statement and interview
  • Renewable each year with a 3.25 GPA, appropriate participation in Launchpad programming and progress toward completing your degree from the Bloch School of Management

Henry W. Bloch Influence Scholars | $2,500 a year in scholarship funding

  • Resident of Missouri or Kansas
  • 3.5 transfer credit GPA or above
  • Strong personal statement and interview
  • Renewable each year with 3.0 GPA, appropriate participation in Launchpad programming and progress toward completing your degree from the Bloch School of Management

Henry W. Bloch Leadership Scholars | $1,500 a year in scholarship funding

  • Resident of Missouri or Kansas
  • 3.00 general transfer credit GPA or above
  • Strong personal statement and interview
  • Renewable each year with a 3.0 GPA, appropriate participation in Launchpad programming and progress toward completing your degree from the Bloch School of Management

Info Sessions

Next Steps

  1. Gain admission to UMKC to study Business (B.B.A.) or Accounting (B.S.A)
  2. Complete the Bloch Launchpad Application
    • Log into your status page
    • Click “Additional Opportunities” to submit the application (if eligible)

      Bloch Launchpad Application Deadlines
      Fall 2024 – March 1st (Priority Deadline), May 1st (Final)
  3. Submit official high school and/or college transcripts
    • ACT/SAT scores optional for high school students

Questions?

Email us at launchpad@umkc.edu, text us at 816-357-0406, or call us at 816-235-5155.

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