Mathew W. Placzek Scholarship Grant

Mathew W. Placzek Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Amount: US $5,000
Last Updated: October 28, 2025

Summary

The Mathew W. Placzek Scholarship, managed by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, offers a $5,000 scholarship for postgraduate law students pursuing a Juris Doctorate. Eligible applicants must be in their second or third year and have graduated from specific high schools or universities in Missouri. Required materials include a transcript, an essay, and a letter of good standing. This scholarship aims to support students in their educational and professional aspirations.

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. Mathew W. Placzek Scholarship One $5,000.00 scholarship Postgraduate law student going into second or third year in pursuit of Juris Doctorate at a law schoolSubmit transcript Essay required Submit letter of good standing

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Must have graduated from Ash Grove, Logan-Rogersville, Republic, Springfield, Strafford, Walnut Grove or Willard High School, or graduated from Drury University or Missouri State University.