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Engineering and computer science are among the highest-paying and most in-demand careers. One of the top engineering and computing communities in the country, Kansas City is home to hundreds of firms of all sizes – including four of the nation’s top 50 engineering companies. SCE graduates are employed at many of these firms, while other graduates work around the world on efforts such as sustainable energy and cartoon production.

Personal attention to students is a priority at SCE. Faculty and staff reach out to students throughout their academic careers. All SCE students receive regular academic advising to make sure they remain on track for graduation.

We want to meet you and answer your questions! We have several ways to tell you all about UMKC and our programs.

• Sign up for a one-on-one virtual visit with an SCE representative to learn about our degree programs, scholarships, research opportunities, internship experiences and more! These visits are for current high school students and their families.
• Attend a SCE Virtual Academic Info Session with other interested students to hear about UMKC and SCE from our current students and staff. We’ll talk about what our students are learning and how they are using it in real world solutions. Most weeks we offer sessions on Tuesdays at 6pm and Fridays at noon. These visits are for current high school students and their families.

Students who are interested in pursuing a major in the School of Computing & Engineering are encouraged to take a challenging college preparatory curriculum in high school, including as many math and science courses as possible. If available, students should consider taking engineering and/or computer science coursework to prepare themselves for their college majors.

Incoming freshmen can apply for UMKC and SCE scholarships through UMKC’s online scholarship application between October 15 and March 1. You MUST be admitted to UMKC in order to apply for scholarships.

SCE scholarships are awarded to students at all academic levels. As you progress as a student, several more upper level scholarships will become available. Scholarships are awarded annually.

Scholarship Application Process

All incoming Freshmen students must complete and submit the online application to be considered for SCE scholarships.

1. Complete UMKC online scholarship application (opens October 15 and closes March 1). Be sure to complete the entire application.
2. To be considered for the Evergy Scholarship and the Dean’s High Achievement award, the application must be received by January 31.
3. Some scholarships require an interview. Students will be notified if they are selected for an interview.