Laverta Arnhart Jones Scholarship Grant

The Laverta Arnhart Jones Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, provides three $5,000 scholarships to high school seniors from select schools in Missouri. Applicants must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher, achieve an ACT score of 24 or above, and demonstrate financial need through a FAFSA-SAI form. Additional documentation includes a transcript, personal essay, two letters of recommendation, and proof of community service and school involvement.

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 program awards three $5,000 scholarships, renewable for up to three additional years, to graduating high school seniors from Aurora, Marionville, Miller, Mount Vernon, Pierce City, or Verona High School. Eligible applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, an ACT score of 24 or higher, and be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours at an accredited two-year, four-year, or vocational school. Students must demonstrate financial need through a FAFSA-SAI form and submit a transcript, a personal essay, two letters of recommendation, and details of their community service, school involvement, and work experience.

Eligibility

GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcriptACT Score of 24 or aboveMust be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational schoolDemonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI