University of Missouri–Kansas City STAHR Program
UMKC STAHR High School Scholars
Free yearlong UMKC health-professions pipeline for eligible current sophomores/juniors, beginning with six intensive in-person weeks of clinical observation, research and service.
- Application deadline
- Unconfirmed — check official site
- Cost
- Catalog terms: Free attendance; check separate expenses; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
- Session dates or duration
- Last year's cycle (2026): Starts June 8, 2026; Ends July 17, 2026; 6 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
- Format
- In person
- Location
- Kansas City, MO
- Stipend or pay
- Unconfirmed — check official site
Eligibility: Grades 10–11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher
US citizen; US permanent resident
Housing: Non-residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site
Selection: A limited cohort is selected by committee from complete, eligible applications; interviews may occur. No applicant or acceptance count is published.
Full details and official sources
Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site
Full eligibility requirements: Citizenship: US citizen; Citizenship: US permanent resident; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–11 when applying; Requirement: 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA; Requirement: Economically or educationally disadvantaged (HRSA definitions); Requirement: Personal interest in a health profession other than nursing; Requirement: Able to attend in person at the UMKC Health Sciences Campus Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm
Selection and application: Selection: A limited cohort is selected by committee from complete, eligible applications; interviews may occur. No applicant or acceptance count is published. Application materials: One professional recommendation through the online reference form
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