Scholarship Opportunity

Community Foundation of the Ozarks Scholarships

Offered by Community Foundation of the Ozarks

The Community Foundation of the Ozarks administers hundreds of scholarship funds for students across central and southern Missouri. Through one universal application, students are matched with scholarship opportunities for which they may qualify, including awards for graduating high school seniors, current college students, technical students, graduate students, and students pursuing a wide range of academic and career paths.

EssayNot required
RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, Graduate Student

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2026-2027 Academic Year

OpensJanuary 1, 2026
DeadlineMarch 16, 2026

2027-2028 Academic Year

OpensJanuary 1, 2027
DeadlineTo Be Announced

Eligibility

  • Meet the eligibility requirements for one or more scholarship funds administered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks.
  • Eligibility varies by individual scholarship and may be based on factors such as hometown, county, high school, college, field of study, academic achievement, financial need, extracurricular involvement, career goals, or personal background.
  • Opportunities are available for graduating high school seniors as well as some current undergraduate, technical, and graduate students.
  • Complete the CFO universal scholarship application to determine which opportunities match the applicant's qualifications.

Requirements

  • Create an account in the Community Foundation of the Ozarks scholarship application portal.
  • Complete the universal scholarship application.
  • Provide all information requested by the universal application.
  • Complete any supplemental questions required for individual scholarship opportunities.
  • Submit any scholarship-specific supporting materials requested by matched opportunities.

How to Apply

  1. 1Access the Community Foundation of the Ozarks scholarship portal when the annual application period opens.
  2. 2Create or log in to an applicant account.
  3. 3Complete the universal scholarship application.
  4. 4Submit the universal application to receive a list of scholarship opportunities for which the applicant may qualify.
  5. 5Review all matched scholarship opportunities.
  6. 6Complete and submit any required supplemental questions or materials for individual scholarships.
  7. 7Submit all required materials before the applicable scholarship deadline.