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Curtis Rex Carter Applied Science Scholarship Grant

Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc

Funding Amount

US $2,500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • Graduating high school senior from Carl Junction, Carthage, Diamond, East Newton, Golden City, Jasper, Joplin, Lamar, Liberal, McDonald, Neosho, Sarcoxie, Seneca or Webb City High School.

Other requirements

  • Must be majoring in Electrical, Chemical, Computer Engineering, Chemistry, or Applied micro-biology.
  • Must be applying to a four-year accredited college or university

Overview

The Curtis Rex Carter Applied Science Scholarship provides a $2,500 award to graduating high school seniors from select schools who are majoring in Electrical, Chemical, Computer Engineering, Chemistry, or Applied Micro-biology. This renewable scholarship supports students maintaining a 2.8 GPA and enrolled in at least 12 credit hours. Applicants must demonstrate financial need by submitting FAFSA-SAI and an essay. The scholarship aims to foster academic excellence and support students in pursuing their educational goals.

Our Mission & Vision
The mission of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks is to enhance the quality of life in our region through resource development, community grantmaking, collaboration, and public leadership.
One $2,500.00 scholarshipRenewable for additional three years; providing you maintain 2.8 GPA, are enrolled in 12 credit hours, and majoring in Electrical, Chemical, Computer Engineering, Chemistry, or Applied Micro-biologySubmit transcriptDemonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAIEssay required

Eligibility

Graduating high school senior from Carl Junction, Carthage, Diamond, East Newton, Golden City, Jasper, Joplin, Lamar, Liberal, McDonald, Neosho, Sarcoxie, Seneca or Webb City High SchoolMust be majoring in Electrical, Chemical, Computer Engineering, Chemistry, or Applied micro-biologyMust be applying to a four-year accredited college or university

What Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
477
Total given
$21.36M
Median grant
$20K
Range
$5,065–$1M
  • By dollars: Missouri 87%, North Carolina 4%, Arkansas 1%. Top recipient cities: Springfield, MO; Joplin, MO; Carthage, MO.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 30% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • STEM education

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