Rockhurst University Becomes Part of Bloch Scholar Program, Paving Path to College Degree for Area Students

This fall, Rockhurst University will become part of the Bloch Scholars Program, helping pave the way to a bachelor’s degree for highly qualified area students.

The program is sponsored by the Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation and the H&R Block Foundation and covers tuition and fees for promising students living in Kansas City’s urban core who demonstrate financial need and who want to earn a four-year degree but would not be considered for traditional scholarship programs.

In addition to funds for their education, Bloch Scholars at Rockhurst University also receive personalized assistance from the University to help them succeed.

“Rockhurst University is proud to become part of the prestigious Bloch Scholars Program, which has already helped so many in our community achieve the dream of a college degree,” said Todd Hopkins, director of transfer and graduate admissions. “We welcome these bright, highly motivated students into our campus community as they pursue a transformative Jesuit education.”

To be eligible to become part of the fall 2023 Bloch Scholars cohort at Rockhurst University, students must meet these requirements:

• A resident, regardless of immigration status, in the greater Kansas City area: Jackson, Clay and Platte counties in Missouri, and Wyandotte and Johnson counties in Kansas
• Demonstrate financial need: $12,000 or less in expected family contribution (EFC) as determined by the FAFSA or Financial Aid Estimator
• Be academically promising but not necessarily considered for traditional scholarships due to past academic performance or life circumstances
• Preference will be given to current Bloch Scholars at and other students transferring from Donnelly College or Metropolitan Community College

The University will admit up to 20 students as part of its initial cohort for the program. Eligible students must first apply for admission to Rockhurst University and then the Bloch Scholars program. Visit rockhurst.edu/bloch-scholars for more information or to apply.