Matt Bushey Memorial Scholarship Grant
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.
Example grants
Show-Me Christian Youth Home · La Monte, MO
Specific program
$1M
Missouri State University Foundation · Springfield, MO
Specific program
$771K
Convoy of Hope · Springfield, MO
Specific program
$728K
Cross Trail Outfitters Inc · Plymouth, NC
Specific program
$712K
Marion C Early R-V School District · Morrisville, MO
Specific program
$580K
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Fields of Work
- Teachers
- Education
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