Betty H. King Scholarship Grant

Betty H. King Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Amount: Up to US $1,000
Last Updated: October 27, 2025

Summary

The Betty H. King Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, provides two renewable $1,000 scholarships for female high school seniors from select Missouri counties. Eligible applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, enroll in at least 12 credit hours, and plan to major in Education, Engineering, Math, or Science. Applications require a transcript, personal essay, and details about community service involvement.

Overview

Community Foundation of the Ozarks The Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO) serves central and southern Missouri by facilitating charitable giving, managing funds, providing competitive grants, and awarding scholarships. Its programs support nonprofits through grant cycles for local projects and innovative solutions, while also offering endowment and fund-management services for donors looking to create lasting impact. Betty H. King Scholarship This program awards two $1,000 scholarships, renewable for up to three additional years, to female graduating high school seniors from one of the following Missouri counties: Barry, Barton, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Jasper, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Ozark, Polk, Stone, Taney, Webster, or Wright. Eligible applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours, and plan to major in Education, Engineering, Math, or Science at an accredited two-year, four-year, or vocational school. Applications must include a transcript, a personal essay, and a description of the applicant’s community service and school involvement.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Graduating high school senior who is a femaleGPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcriptMust be majoring in Engineering, Math or ScienceMust be from one the following counties in Missouri: Barry, Barton, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Jasper, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Ozark, Polk, Stone, Taney, Webster or Wright