Scholarship Programs
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks is proud to administer some 200 scholarships, as a service to the greater community. Most of the scholarship grant awards 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 city/town or county. Some scholarships programs [UNIVERSAL SCHOLARSHIPS] 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.
Scholarship Listings
Click here to browse the database of CFO administered scholarships. If you are on a mobile device, view the scholarship database here. You can search for scholarships by city, type of scholarship or view all CFO administered scholarships. Please read information carefully and make sure you meet ALL required criteria.
*** Scholarships & amounts subject to change for specific information please contact Judith Billings at (417) 864-6199 or jbillings@cfozarks.org.
Counselors page
Information for school counselors, including frequently asked questions about CFO’s scholarship program. View the counselors page here.
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.
For More Information
Call Judith Billings 864-6199 or jbillings@cfozarks.org