Henry W. Bloch Scholars Program

Each year, the H&R Block Foundation and Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation, in partnership with MCC, awards scholarships to a number of current and prospective MCC students as part of the Henry W. Bloch Scholars Program. Since 2001, the H&R Block Foundation and MCC have provided full tuition and fees for local students with a determination to succeed, regardless of their finances, test scores, or life circumstances. Since 2019, the program has expanded with the generous support of the Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation. 

The Henry W. Bloch Scholars Program is designed to attract, encourage, and support promising students living in urban environments in Kansas City, who demonstrate financial need, and who want to earn a four-year degree but would not be considered for traditional scholarship programs.

Program recipients (Bloch Scholars) receive tuition and related fees along with intensive academic and personal support. Bloch Scholars earn an Associate in Arts degree at MCC, then transfer to UMKC or Rockhurst University to earn a bachelor’s degree.  

How much is the award?

Henry W. Bloch Scholars will earn an Associate in Arts degree at MCC. Once the associate’s degree is earned, the Bloch Scholar will transfer to UMKC or Rockhurst University to earn a bachelor’s degree. The program provides:

  • Full tuition and fees each semester*, renewable up to 6 semesters, at MCC to earn the Associate in Arts degree.
  • Full tuition and fees** each semester to continue your education at UMKC or Rockhurst University to earn a bachelor’s degree, renewable up to 6 semesters.
  • A personal coach to help you learn the ropes and stay motivated.
  • Encouragement to keep working towards your dream.

*Recipients may not be awarded any other MCC scholarships, as the Bloch Scholarship will always be applied towards tuition and fees prior to other funding. The Bloch Scholars Program does not cover the cost of textbooks. 

**At UMKC and Rockhurst, the Program does not pay for parking, meal plans, textbooks, or on-campus housing

What are the eligibility requirements?

Students must meet the following eligibility criteria to be considered for the Henry W. Bloch Scholars Program:

  • Financial Need: Must complete the 2024-2025 FAFSA and demonstrate financial need; nor be considered for traditional scholarships due to past academic performance or life circumstances.
  • Student Status: Must be a graduating high school senior, have a GED or HiSET, be transferring to MCC, or be a current or returning MCC student who has 30 or more credit hours left to earn their Associate in Arts degree.
  • Plans to Transfer: Must plan to attend or be currently attending MCC with the intent to earn an Associate in Arts degree and then transfer** to UMKC or Rockhurst to earn a bachelor’s degree.
  • Residency: Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident living in Missouri in one of the following counties: Jackson, Clay, or Platte. Must be eligible for MCC's in-district tuition.

Application deadline: March 1, 2024

All application steps and supporting documents must be completed and submitted by March 1, 2024 to be considered for the Henry W. Bloch Scholars Program starting Fall 2024.

How to Apply

Application materials and all supporting documents can be submitted electronically or in-person:

  • Electronically (Preferred): Application and supporting documents can be emailed to bloch.scholars@mcckc.edu. If emailed, all documents and materials must be submitted as document files, not as images or pictures.
  • In-Person: Application and supporting documents can be submitted in-person to Penn Valley’s Student Enrollment Center (SEC). The address is 3201 Southwest Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64111-2764 (campus map). Student Service Specialists in the SEC can collect your documents and give them to the Bloch Scholars Program staff. 

Steps to apply

Download Application checklist (PDF)

Application frequently asked questions

Questions?

If you have questions about the Henry W. Bloch Scholars Program, please contact the Henry W. Bloch Scholars Team at bloch.scholars@mcckc.edu and allow up to 48 hours for all responses.