Foster Care Scholarship Grant

Foster Care Scholarship Grant

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

Summary

The Foster Care Scholarship, administered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, offers a $1,000 grant to graduating high school seniors or undergraduate students who have been in foster care and have not been adopted. Applicants must be enrolling in an accredited two-year, four-year, or vocational school and are required to submit a transcript, personal essay, and letter of recommendation. This initiative aims to support the educational pursuits of youths from challenging backgrounds.

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. Foster Care Scholarship This scholarship awards one $1,000 grant to a graduating high school senior or undergraduate student who is or has been in foster care and has never been adopted. Eligible applicants must be applying to an accredited two-year, four-year, or vocational school and submit a transcript, a personal essay, and a letter of recommendation as part of the application process.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Graduating high school senior or undergraduate studentMust be or have been in foster care and never been adoptedMust be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school