Missouri Association of RC & D Councils Scholarship Grant

Missouri Association of RC & D Councils Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Amount: US $1,500
Last Updated: October 28, 2025

Summary

The Missouri Association of RC & D Councils Scholarship, managed by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, offers a $1,500 scholarship to graduating high school seniors pursuing higher education in Agriculture, Natural Resources, or related fields. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, submit a FAFSA-SAI, and provide an essay along with two letters of recommendation. This scholarship aims to support students in achieving their educational goals while promoting community service and engagement.

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. Missouri Association of RC & D Councils Scholarship One $1,500.00 scholarshipMust be majoring in Agriculture, Natural Resources or related field as aligned with the Missouri Association of Resource Conservation & Development Council missionMust 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 and school activities Essay required Two letters of recommendation; one has to be from school personnel

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Graduating high school seniorGPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript ACT Score of 21 or above