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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 academic advising to make sure they register for the right courses and remain on track for graduation.

We want to meet you and answer your questions! 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.

Every applicant is reviewed on an individual basis. The table below represents our automatic admissions requirements. Students meeting these requirements will be automatically admitted into the program of their choice upon submitting their application. All other applicants will be reviewed by admissions committees.

• International students should submit TOEFL exam scores in place of ACT scores. Scores and applications will be considered by the academic departments.
• Applicants who are not admitted to SCE but do meet UMKC general admission requirements may be admitted into University College.

New incoming freshmen can apply for New Student Scholarships through UMKC’s online scholarship application. You MUST be admitted to UMKC in order to apply for scholarships. The scholarship application opens on October 15 and closes on March 1.

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. Half of the award is applied in the Fall and the remainder is applied in Spring. SCE scholarships do not apply to summer enrollment.

By completing the online scholarship application, you are also eligible to be considered for university-wide scholarships.

All information is subject to change as scholarship funds become available.

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 KCP&L Scholarship and the Dean’s High Achievement award, the application must be received by January 15.
3. Some scholarships require an interview. Students will be notified if they are selected for an interview.