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Matt Bushey Memorial Scholarship Grant

Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc

Funding Amount

US $1,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • Must currently teach in specified Missouri schools, including Dadeville and Fair Play

Other requirements

  • Must be currently teaching in one of the following schools: Dadeville or Fair Play (preference), Macks Creek, Halfway, Wheatland, Hermitage, Weaubleau, Humansville, Walnut Grove, MO.

Overview

The Matt Bushey Memorial Scholarship, managed by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, awards a $1,000 scholarship to a postgraduate student enrolled in an accredited graduate education program. Eligible applicants must currently teach in specified Missouri schools, including Dadeville and Fair Play. An essay is required as part of the application process. This scholarship reflects the foundation's commitment to enhancing educational opportunities and supporting aspiring educators in their academic pursuits.

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.
One $1,000.00 scholarship
Postgraduate student who is enrolled in a graduate education program at an accredited college or universityEssay required

Eligibility

Must be currently teaching in one of the following schools: Dadeville or Fair Play (preference), Macks Creek, Halfway, Wheatland, Hermitage, Weaubleau, Humansville, Walnut Grove, MO.

What Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
477
Total given
$21.36M
Median grant
$20K
Range
$5,065–$1M
  • By dollars: Missouri 87%, North Carolina 4%, Arkansas 1%. Top recipient cities: Springfield, MO; Joplin, MO; Carthage, MO.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 30% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Teachers
  • Education

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