Scholarship Programs
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks is proud to administer some 160 scholarships, as a service to the greater community. Most of our scholarship programs are for graduating high school seniors; however, a substantial number are available to students currently enrolled in college/university, or considering post-graduate study.
Accredited colleges/universities require your current Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) when applying for financial aid. Most all scholarships administered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks also require that documentation from FAFSA, specifically your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) confirmation form. To access the FAFSA website go to: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
Eligibility for Community Foundation of the Ozarks’ scholarships is most often determined by residency in a particular town or county. Some scholarships programs are open to any eligible student in the Missouri Ozarks – defined as south of the Missouri River/outside of the Kansas City and St. Louis metropolitan areas; others have special criteria established by donors, organizations, institutions or businesses.
Activating your scholarship
All scholarships must be activated before funds can be disbursed. Click here to download the activation form and instructions.
Scholarship Renewals
For an application, instructions, and a directory of all two and four year scholarships, visit this page.
SCHOLARSHIP DIRECTORIES
Please note all scholarship DEADLINE dates are not the same.
See each individual scholarship application for specific submission/mailing instructions.
CFO Committee-Selected Scholarships
This directory lists those scholarships selected by the Scholarship Committee of CFO, plus seven (7) additional scholarships that have similar deadlines. Applications for all of these scholarships can be downloaded. A complete list of scholarships and applications can be found on this page.
Scholarships by City of Residence in Southwest Missouri
These four directories lists scholarship eligibility by “Residency” – the city where you live, and/or the high school or college you attend. At the end of each, are “Scholarships available to ALL students living in Southwest Missouri.” Some scholarships have an application which can be downloaded, other applications can be obtained by contacting the person/educational institution as listed.
Alton MO – Jasper MO
Joplin MO – Spokane MO
Springfield MO
St. Elizabeth MO – Winona MO
Scholarships for Current College Students
This directory lists scholarships available to students currently enrolled in an accredited college/university. Some scholarships have an application which can be downloaded, other applications can be obtained by contacting the person/educational institution as listed. Download list.
Scholarships for Medical/ Nursing
This directory lists scholarships for those pursuing medical/medical-related/nursing degrees. Some scholarships have an application which can be downloaded, other applications can be obtained by contacting the person/educational institution as listed. Download list.
Scholarships with Special Criteria
This directory lists scholarships with various special criteria i.e. parent’s place of employment, member of an organization, special talents, military and ministry. Some scholarships have an application which can be downloaded, other applications can be obtained by contacting the person/educational institution as listed. Download list.
*** Scholarships & amounts subject to change
For More Information
Call Gay Lynn Russell 864-6199 ext. 11, or grussell@cfozarks.org