Marie Ooley Scholarship Grant

Marie Ooley Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Amount: US $3,000
Last Updated: October 28, 2025

Summary

The Marie Ooley Scholarship, managed by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, awards $3,000 to a graduating high school senior from a Springfield public high school with a GPA of 3.5 or above. Applicants must demonstrate financial need through FAFSA-SAI, describe their community service and activities, and submit an essay and a letter of recommendation. This scholarship is part of a larger initiative that allocates $1.7 million annually to support educational pursuits.

Overview

Community Foundation of the Ozarks The Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO) provides philanthropic leadership to build stronger communities. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in our region through resource development, community grantmaking, collaboration and public leadership. We help donors achieve their philanthropic goals through professional management and investment of charitable funds. We work with nonprofit organizations to help them fulfill their missions through fund administration, grantmaking and learning opportunities. We award scholarships to deserving students to help them achieve their educational goals. Scholarship Programs The CFO manages more than 450 private scholarship funds created by individuals, families and companies that want to provide a path to higher education for generations to come. The CFO awards $1.7 million in scholarships each year for college, graduate and technical education. Marie Ooley Scholarship One $3,000.00 scholarshipMust be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience Essay required Letter of recommendation

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Graduating high school senior from a Springfield public high school GPA of 3.5 or above; submit transcript