Learn the skills you need to lead and succeed in the fast-paced, high-stakes world of banking and finance. The Henry W. Bloch School of Management is partnering with top banks in Kansas City to provide students with financial support and this educational opportunity to develop social and analytical skills while building a career.

Picture yourself in a loan review committee and board room, steering teams through strategic risk management planning, designing investment portfolios for wealth management clients and guiding complex negotiations based on detailed financial analysis. You can make a difference in the future of your community as a banking and finance leader. 

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• $10,000 total toward tuition
  • Awarded over two years for transfer students
  • Awarded over four years for first-time college students
• Real-world banking curriculum
• Internship partnerships with top banks
• Academic and professional mentoring
• Networking opportunities for student success

WHO QUALIFIES

• Residents of Missouri or Kansas
• First-time college student requirements:
  • 3.0 and above high school core GPA or 20 and above ACT (or SAT equivalent)
• Transfer student requirements:
  • 3.0 and above transfer GPA + 24 or more transferrable credit hours

NEXT STEPS

• Apply to UMKC and gain admission to study Business (B.B.A.)

• Write a short essay (500 words or less)
  • Explain why you are interested in a career in the financial services industry. How have your experiences prepared you to engage in banking relationships with individuals and businesses in low-income areas?

For more information, contact:

Elizabeth Montelongo, Bloch Program Coordinator
emontelongo@umkc.edu