Gunner Lee Thomason Autism Scholarship Grant

The Gunner Lee Thomason Autism Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, provides a $700 grant to a graduating high school senior or undergraduate student dedicated to working with autistic individuals and their families. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate financial need. Preference is given to those from the Truman Lake area. The application requires a transcript, essay, letter of recommendation, and a description of community service and work experience.

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.
This scholarship awards one $700 grant to a graduating high school senior or undergraduate student who is dedicated to working directly—and preferably exclusively—with autistic individuals and their families through education or health services. Preference is given to applicants from the Truman Lake area. Eligible students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, demonstrate financial need through a FAFSA-SAI form, and be applying to an accredited two-year, four-year, or vocational school. The application requires a transcript, essay, letter of recommendation, and a description of the applicant’s community service, school involvement, and work experience.

Eligibility

Graduating high school senior or undergraduate student who is committed to working directly and preferably exclusively, with autistic persons and their families - either through education or health servicesGPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcriptMust be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school