Dorothy Chestnut Harman Elementary Education Scholarship Grant

Q: When is the deadline for Dorothy Chestnut Harman Elementary Education Scholarship Grant?

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Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc

Foundation Grants for Education Grants for Teachers

Funding Amount

US $500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Graduating high school senior from any Springfield, MO High School OR undergraduate student at Drury University, Missouri State University or Evangel University.

Other requirements

Must be majoring in EducationGPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript.
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college or university

Overview

The Dorothy Chestnut Harman Elementary Education Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, provides a $500 award for graduating high school seniors from Springfield, MO, or undergraduate students at select universities. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, submit a FAFSA-SAI, and provide an essay. Eligible students should be majoring in Education with a minimum GPA of 3.0, aiming for enrollment in accredited two-year or four-year colleges.

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.

Eligibility

Graduating high school senior from any Springfield, MO High School OR undergraduate student at Drury University, Missouri State University or Evangel UniversityMust be majoring in EducationGPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcriptMust be applying to a two-year or 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.