David W. McCoy Scholarship (MO) Grant

The David W. McCoy Scholarship, established by David W. McCoy in 2021, supports qualified students from Troy Buchanan High School pursuing undergraduate degrees in STEM fields. Administered by the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, this scholarship aims to empower the next generation of leaders by providing essential financial resources. Eligible applicants must demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to their education, ensuring that deserving students have the opportunity to thrive in higher education.

Community Foundation of the Lowcountry
In 1994, a group of visionary Lowcountry community leaders recognized the need to create a community foundation. Through the sale of the nonprofit Hilton Head Hospital, Hilton Head Island Foundation, Inc. was born, with a mission to provide philanthropic leadership to a growing community. In 2001, our service area expanded to include northern Beaufort County, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper Counties.
With more than $125 million invested in the Lowcountry area since 1994, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry is the largest source of unrestricted philanthropic resources dedicated to Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper Counties. We provide donors and nonprofits the steadfast philanthropic leadership to transform, empower and enhance the communities we serve.
Mission: Strengthening community by connecting people, resources, and needs.
Purpose: Community Foundation of the Lowcountry is dedicated to helping donors, nonprofit organizations and other community members make a difference in the lives of Lowcountry citizens. Our positive impact is achieved by bringing together financial resources, knowledge and collaborative networks to serve community needs.
The David W. McCoy Scholarship was generously established in 2021 by David W. McCoy to provide support for qualified students at Troy Buchanan High School pursuing an undergraduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM). The scholarship is administered by the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, South Carolina.

Eligibility

Applicant must be graduating senior of Troy Buchanan High School, Troy, Missouri or its successor.Applicant must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).Applicant must show evidence of acceptance and plans to attend an accredited college or university.Applicant must be ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class.     Applicant must show evidence of outstanding academic and personal achievements, including demonstrated leadership potential (through community participation, extra-curricular activities, awards, etc.).Applicant must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to applying and provide the Submission Summary from the FAFSA - showing Student Aid Index or a written statement explaining why Federal Aid was not applied for