Community Foundation of the Ozarks: American Patriot Scholarship Grant

The Community Foundation of the Ozarks' American Patriot Scholarship offers a $5,000 grant to high school seniors or undergraduates with a parent or grandparent who is an honorably discharged veteran or active-duty military personnel. This renewable scholarship requires a minimum GPA of 3.0, enrollment in at least 12 credit hours, and a commitment to attend an accredited institution. Applicants must submit a transcript, FAFSA-SAI form, essay, letter of recommendation, and a description of community service involvement.

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.
Community Foundation of the Ozarks: American Patriot Scholarship
This scholarship awards one $5,000 grant, renewable for up to three additional years, to a graduating high school senior or undergraduate student who has a parent or grandparent that is an honorably discharged veteran or active-duty military personnel. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours, and plan to attend an accredited two-year, four-year, or vocational school. A transcript, FAFSA-SAI form demonstrating financial need, essay, and letter of recommendation are required, along with a description of the applicant’s community service involvement.

Eligibility

Graduating high school senior or undergraduate student who has a parent or grandparent that is an honorably discharged veteran or active personnelGPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcriptMust be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school