Gravelin Scholarship Grant

Gravelin Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Amount: Up to US $450
Last Updated: October 27, 2025

Summary

The Gravelin Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, awards a $450 grant to a graduating high school senior who has faced significant life challenges, such as illness or trauma. Eligible candidates must have a minimum GPA of 3.3, show financial need via a FAFSA-SAI form, and plan to enroll in an accredited two-year, four-year, or vocational institution. Applicants are required to submit a transcript, a personal essay, and details of their community service and school involvement.

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. Gravelin Scholarship This scholarship awards one $450 grant to a graduating high school senior who has overcome a life-altering circumstance, such as a major illness, long-term hospitalization, home care experience, traumatic accident, or major disaster. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.3, demonstrate financial need through a FAFSA-SAI form, and plan to attend an accredited two-year, four-year, or vocational school. The application requires a transcript, a personal essay, and a description of the applicant’s community service, school involvement, and work experience.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Graduating high school senior who has experienced a life-altering circumstance such as but not limited to a major illness, long term hospitalization, home care, traumatic accident or major disasterMust be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational schoolGPA of 3.3 or above; submit transcript