Missouri Association of RC & D Councils Scholarship Grant
Funding Amount
US $1,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
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Eligible organizations
- Graduating high school seniorGPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Other requirements
- ACT Score of 21 or above
Overview
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.
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 $1,500.00 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
Graduating high school seniorGPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
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
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
- Agriculture
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