Kansas City Cohort Pathway Program

See the World.
Shape Kansas City.

Through the Kauffman Foundation, Kansas City students can earn a Minerva University degree with scholarships covering up to full tuition.

Study across the world's major cities, build skills that cross borders, and bring that experience back home.

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The Kansas City Cohort Pathway Program is made possible
through the support of the Kauffman Foundation.

Program introduction

The Kansas City Cohort Pathway Program

Minerva University is a fully accredited, nonprofit institution headquartered in San Francisco, California. For four consecutive years, it has been ranked the #1 Most Innovative University in the World by the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI).

Through a partnership supported by the Kauffman Foundation, eligible Kansas City students can now access a Minerva education with scholarships covering up to full tuition. The program pairs that financial support with paids ummer internships through Kansas City employers and ongoing guidance from Minerva, local partners, and KC organizations throughout your four years.

What This Program Offers

Scholarships covering up to the full tuition elligible Kansas students

Live and study in major global cities while earning your degree

Support for securing paid internships with Kansas City employers each summer

Guidance from Minerva, local partners, and Kansas City organizations throughout your studies

91%

of alumni are employed or pursuing advanced degrees within 6 months of graduating

97%

of students held an internship role prior to graduation

90%

of managers said Minerva University student performance was above average

A New Way to Learn

Coursework at Minerva University is different. Instead of focusing on memorizing facts, figures, and concepts, students take a hands-on, interdisciplinary approach to their studies while traveling to and immersing in cities around the world such as Hyderabad and Buenos Aires to Berlin. Technology is leveraged as a conduit for active synchronous classes paired with in-person and hands-on engagement through local experiences. Seminar style classes take place with around 20 classmates. Knowledge and skills learned in class are then strengthened by practice in real-world scenarios through civic projects, curricular city experiences, location-based assignments, and internships.

At Minerva University you will build experience, transformative knowledge, and a close-knit global community alongside forming a real-world connection between theory and practical application.

The Minerva University Experience

Embark on a Unique Educational Journey

Experiential Learning

Expand on your global knowledge by engaging in projects with local organizations, companies, governments, and more in the rotation cities you live in. You will learn by doing and apply yourself to solving real-world problems that impact the cities you will be living in.

Global Cultural Immersion

Immerse yourself in vibrant cities and live with like-minded students from all over the world. Discover global cultures that challenge what you know, help you cement your independence, and make lifelong connections from all walks of life.

Virtual Active Learning

Actively engage in and discuss topics in classes that test your thinking. At the end of every lesson, reflect on what you have learned with detailed feedback from world-class professors.

Interdisciplinary Learning

Take an interdisciplinary approach to your learning that pushes you to develop critical skills for life and work and helps you go forth and solve the most complex issues of our time.

Colleges & Majors

Your major establishes the focus of your learning at Minerva University, bolstered by elective courses, a Capstone project, and, for many students, senior Tutorials.

Every major starts with a comprehensive set of coursework that provides the foundation for concentrations within the major.
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Arts & Humanities
Arts and Literature

Design Across the Humanities
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Global and Comparative Humanities
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Historical Forces

Interpretation and Meaning

Philosophy, Ethics, and the Law

Computational Sciences

Applied Problem Solving

Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence

Contemporary Knowledge Discovery

Data Science and Statistics

Mathematics

Natural Sciences

Cells and Organisms

Chemistry Across Scales
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Earth and Environmental Systems

Matter and Energy

Social Sciences

Cognition, Brain, and Behaviour

Designing Societies
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Economics and Society

Empirical Approaches to the Social Sciences

Politics, Government, and Society

Theory and Analysis in the Social Sciences

Business

Brand Management

Enterprise Management

Managing Operational Complexity

New Business Ventures

Scalable Growth

Strategic Finance

Special Courses

Neuroscience

Sustainability

Interdisciplinary Digital Practices

Professional Experience

Minerva University alumni go forth into the world and embark on exciting journeys with some of the best-known corporations, research institutions, and NGOs, including:

Is This Program Right for You?

This program is designed for:
  • Kansas City students excited by a global college experience
  • High-achieving and motivated learners ready to be challenged
  • First-generation and low-to-moderate income students looking for a path to world-class education

What We Are Building Together

This program was created to:
  • Expand equitable access to world-class education for Kansas City Students
  • Connect Kansas City students to global opportunities aligned with local economic needs
  • Build partnerships with employers to create meaningful, paid career pathways

Take the First Step

Applications for the Kansas City Cohort Pathway Program will open soon for sudents applying for Fall 2027. Fill out the interest form and our team will be in touch with the next steps.
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Have questions? Reach out to our outreach team at outreach@minerva.edu.