The Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO) manages about 450 private scholarship funds created by individuals, families and companies that want to provide a path to higher education for generations to come. Donors determine the size and eligibility criteria for the scholarships they create, and the CFO manages the process on their behalf. The CFO will award nearly $1.7 million in scholarships to about 950 students for the coming academic year.
Scholarship Details
- Approximately 450 individual scholarship funds are administered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks
- Approximately 950 students are expected to receive awards
- Scholarships support college, graduate, and technical education
- Award amounts vary by scholarship fund
- Individual donors establish scholarship eligibility requirements and award criteria
- Application deadlines vary by scholarship
Eligibility Criteria
- Must meet the eligibility requirements of the individual scholarship for which they apply
- Scholarships are available for various levels of postsecondary education, including undergraduate, graduate, and technical programs
- Academic achievement, geographic location, financial need, educational goals, and other qualifications may be considered depending on the scholarship
- Applicants must satisfy any additional requirements established by the individual scholarship fund
Application Process
- Visit the Community Foundation of the Ozarks scholarship website to explore available scholarship opportunities.
- Review individual scholarship descriptions to identify awards that match your educational plans and qualifications.
- Confirm the eligibility requirements, application materials, and deadline for each scholarship.
- Complete the applicable scholarship application and provide any required supporting documentation.
- Submit all application materials according to the instructions and deadlines for the selected scholarship.
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks’ scholarship program is committed to respect for all people and does not intend to deny services on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status. However, this policy’s intent is not to deny the ability of scholarship programs to support scholarships that serve specifically designated populations, as long as that eligible class of potential recipients is sufficiently large.
