The Community Foundation of the Ozarks manages more than 400 private scholarship funds established by individuals, families and companies that want to provide a path to higher education for generations to come. These donors determine the size and eligibility criteria for the scholarships they create, and the CFO manages the scholarship process on their behalf. Each scholarship has its own criteria and application requirements. You will be able to apply for some scholarships directly through this website and others will require you to contact your counselor or other representative in order to obtain a hard copy application. Be sure to read each scholarship criteria carefully. Please note that a separate application will need to be submitted for each scholarship for which you are applying.

Our scholarship online portal public access page is available for students/counselors to access (see link below).  This means that the students may view scholarships and criteria we administer; however, students will not be able to apply until February 1, 2021 when the site goes live.The web address to apply is Community Foundation of the Ozarks

Information regarding this scholarship can be found at the Missouri Department of Higher Education Bright Flight Program Website.

Here are scholarships for students from Missouri school districts. They vary in type and deadlines. More information can be found at StudentScholarships.org.

Missouri Courage Scholarship (MCS) and our partner organizations award scholarships to graduating seniors from Missouri high schools pursuing higher education. Applications will be comprehensively evaluated on a variety of metrics including academic achievement, school involvement, community engagement, diversity, demonstrations of courage, and commitment to enhancing the lives of LGBTQ individuals and working toward social justice.  The application is open to college-bound seniors graduating from Missouri high schools. The application is available at Missouri Courage Scholarship and is open until March 1, 2021.

The nominee must: Be either a registered active member of a Boy Scouts of America unit that is chartered to an American Legion post, American Legion Auxiliary unit or Sons of The American Legion squadron or Be a registered active member of any chartered Boy Scouts of America unit and have a parent or grandparent possessing up-to-date membership in The American Legion or Sons of The American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary, and in the case of a recently deceased member, their membership for the year immediately prior to the current year may be used; Received the Eagle Scout Award; Received a Scouts BSA or Venturer Religious Emblem; Have demonstrated practical citizenship in church, school, Scouting and community; Have reached their 15th birthday and be enrolled in high school at the time of selection; Applied through the department (state) in which their Scout unit is chartered.  Nominations forms are available in the counseling office or at The Missouri American Legion Organization.

Graduating high school seniors and college students attending accredited universities, colleges, community colleges, vocational or technical schools, and DOL registered Apprenticeship programs are eligible to apply. Vocational and technical school students MUST be pursuing a program requiring one academic year or more for certification. Only apprentices or students pursuing certification in skilled trades related to construction will be considered for the Skilled Trades /Vo-Tech Scholarship.

Applicants MUST desire a career in the construction industry upon graduation. Eligibility is not limited to students pursuing technical degrees. The AGC of Missouri Education Foundation retains the right to determine if a major or program in which the student is enrolled meets this eligibility requirement.

Applicant MUST be a U.S. citizen or documented permanent resident of the United States (i.e. must possess a “permanent resident” card).

Application information is located at AGC of Missouri Education Foundation College Scholarship, Skilled Trades/Vo-Tech Scholarship and Scholarship Application Information.  

Applicant must be a female senior high school student recommended by a teacher, counselor, pastor or anyone who knows the senior well. The recommended senior must write a one page double space (minimum) essay: "How I am Making a Difference in my Community".  To be considered for this scholarship; all requirements must be met and all documents must be included in one email.  Deadline is March 1, 2021 and must be submitted to stilluseable@yahoo.com no exceptions. The recommendation form is available in the counseling office or online at Still Useable Ministries Scholarship Application.

Applicant must be a graduating Crocker, Dixon, Laquey, Richland or Waynesville High School Senior, preference given to a student who has a parent currently serving in, or has been honorably discharged from the US armed services; GPA of 3.0 or above; Submit Transcript; ACT score of 25 or above; Students must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or technical training school; Demonstrate financial need, submit FAFSA – EFC; Describe your participation in community service, school activities, golf and work experience; Submit a one page essay addressing "Explaining your goals for the future and how the scholarship will help you achieve those goals"; Two letters of recommendation; Must have excellent school attendance record.  Applications are available in the counseling office or online at The Cole-Mahan Scholarship Application

Applicant must be a graduating Waynesville High School Senior, submit transcript; Students must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university, or technical training school; Applications are available in the counseling office or at the Claude and Irene Morgan Scholarship Application

Applicants must be high school seniors who have exhibited academic achievement and/or economic need. Students should be planning to enroll in a full-time course of study leading to a major in a field related to banking. The application must be submitted on the scholarship form or a photocopy of the form. The application form must be signed by an officer of a Missouri Bankers Association member bank. You may obtain an application in the counseling office or visiting the Missouri Bankers Foundation Scholarship Application

Applicant must be a graduating Waynesville High School Senior; GPA of 3.0 or above; Submit transcript; Students must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or technical training school; Describe your participation in community service and school activities. One page essay addressing "Describe a significant event, lesson or experience from your high school career that has shaped you into the person you are today"; One letter of recommendation from a High School teacher or administrator.  Apply online at Community Foundation of the Ozarks Scholarships

Application criteria: Graduating Crawford R-1-Steelville, Crawford R-II-Cuba, Crawford R-III-Bourbon, Sullivan, Salem, Gasconade R-1-Hermann, Gasconade County R-II-Owensville, Maries R-I-Vienna, Maries R-II-Belle, Rolla, St. James, Newburg, Waynesville, Crocker, Dixon, Laquey, Richland, Osage R-1-Chamois, Osage R-II-Linn, Osage R-II-Fatima, Potosi, Kingston, Valley High School-Caledonia High School Senior; GPA of 2.5 or above, submit Transcript; ACT Score of 21 or above; Students must be applying to a two or four year accredited college, university or technical training school, and have a desire to have a career in Public Service (Education, Public Administration, Planning, Social Work or related activity); Demonstrate financial need, submit FAFSA – EFC; Describe your participation in community service, school activities and work experience; One page essay addressing "Explain your concept of Public Service and your future goals for serving"; two letters of recommendation. Applications are available for pickup in the counseling office or online at The Richard and Jeanne Cavender Scholarship for Public Service Application

To be eligible to apply for any of the Horatio Alger Undergraduate Scholarships, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Be enrolled full-time as a high school senior in the United States, progressing normally toward graduation in the spring/summer of 2021 with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation; Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor's degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution); Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required); Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities; Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity; Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; Be a United States Citizen.

Applications are available online at the Horatio Alger Scholarship Application.

Applicant requirements: Current Grade Point Average (GPA) must be 3.25 or better; must be a legal dependent family member of Armed Forces personnel (active duty, Reserves, National Guard, retired U.S. Military, surviving spouse, and active or retired DOD civilians) working at or affiliated with Ft. Leonard Wood; must be a high school senior applying to, accepted in and/or working toward an associate and/or undergraduate degree or certificate program; must attend full-time per the regulations of the institution in which they are enrolling. Applications are available in the counseling office or online at Fort Wood Community Spouses' Club Scholarship Application.

Applicant must be an Infuze Credit Union inMotion Club Members who will be graduating from high school in 2021. The Marion Dale Summerford Memorial Scholarship is open to eligible high school seniors who plan to continue their education at a university, college or technical school. Infuze Credit Union employees, Board and Committee Members, and their spouses or children are not eligible for the scholarship. Applications are available in the counseling office or online at Infuze Credit Union Marion Dale Summerford Memorial Scholarship Application.

Deadline March 26, 2021

Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen and be a current year graduating senior of either Waynesville High School or Laquey High School or a certified home-school program senior in one of the two above school districts. The applicant must not be a recipient of a four-year scholarship, ROTC scholarship or appointment to a service academy. The award must be used at an accredited college, university, trade, technical or vocational school by a full-time student during the 2021-2022 school year. Applications are available in the counseling office or online at The American Legion Department of Missouri William C. Anderson, Jr. Scholarship Form. 

The applicant must be enrolled full-time in a public school district that is currently a member of the Military Impacted Schools Association (MISA); Must be a high school senior who will graduate during the 2020-2021 school year; Must agree to enroll as a full-time student as defined by the university/college during the 2021-2022 academic year; Must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.  Applications are available in the counseling office or at Military Impacted Schools Association Scholarship.

Applicants must be a senior at Waynesville High School who will graduate in May of 2021 and enter college in the fall of 2021.  Applicant must major in the field of education.  Applications are available online at Waynesville Community Teachers Association (CTA) Scholarship Application or in the counseling office, online applications are preferred.

The MPRA Scholarship Program awards scholarships annually to immediate family members of Standard Members of the MPRA. Students may be enrolled, or planning to enroll, in an accredited college or university in a program of undergraduate and graduate studies. Applications are available in the counseling office or online at The Military Police Regimental Association Scholarship Program.

Deadline March 31, 2021
Applicants must be a member, spouse or child of a member of Fort Leonard Wood AUSA Chapter 5501.  Applicants must be accepted into a technical school, a 2-year or 4-year college/university accredited program and pursuing any area of study.  Application are available at the Fort Leonard Wood Association of the United States Army (AUSA), Chapter 5501 2021 Scholarship or in the counseling office.

Applicant must currently be a senior in high school, have a cumulative 3.0 GPA or above, plan to pursue a higher education degree in business or finance, and have received no more than four disciplinary actions while in high school (e.g., detentions, ISS, OSS, etc.). Applications are available in the counseling office or online at Hawthorn Bank Scholarship Website.

In order to apply for the scholarship, a candidate must: Be a Waynesville High School senior who plans to attend a two-year school, four-year college or university and/or trade school; Have a grade point average between 2.5 or above; Have a 95% attendance rate for their senior year of high school; have financial need; Be involved in either a club, team, organization or be employed part-time; Not be an immediate family member of the Waynesville R-VI School District Foundation's Board of Directors.  Applications are available in the counseling office or online at the Waynesville R-VI School District Foundation Scholarship.

To be eligible for the scholarship you must: Be graduation from an eligible high school served by Opaa! Food Management Inc.; Plan to pursue a career in the food service/hospitality industry; plan to pursue an Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree or Certificate; Have unmet financial need at the school they plan to attend; plan to enroll full time in a nonprofit, accredited program, college or university.   More information is available in the counseling office or go to the Kenneth L. Short Memorial Scholarship

Any area senior attending a vocational, two or four-year College may apply. Please return application and accompanying documentation to the counseling office by April 1, 2021. Applications are available in the counseling office or online at Pulaski County-Ft. Leonard Wood Shrine Ladies Scholarship Application.

Deadline April 1, 2021

The applicant shall be a Waynesville High School or Maranatha Baptist Academy Senior. The student must be enrolled in college for the fall semester following graduation. Applications are available in the counseling office or can be downloaded from Chamber of Commerce Community Minded Ambassadorial Scholarship Application.