How much funding does Ozarks Teacher Corps Scholarship Grant provide?

Ozarks Teacher Corps Scholarship Grant provides US $4,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Ozarks Teacher Corps Scholarship Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Ozarks Teacher Corps Scholarship Grant

Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc

Foundation Grants for Teachers Grants for Education Professional Development Grants for Teachers

Funding Amount

US $4,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Must be enrolled at Drury University, Missouri State University, Missouri Southern State University, or Southeast Missouri State University
Must be majoring in Education
GPA of 3.0 or above; submit a transcript

Overview

The Ozarks Teacher Corps Scholarship, managed by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, offers eight $4,000 scholarships for undergraduate students majoring in Education at select Missouri universities. To qualify, applicants must maintain a 3.0 GPA, attend mandatory workshops, and commit to teaching in a rural community for three years post-graduation. This initiative aims to support future educators and enhance educational opportunities in rural areas.

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.
Eight $4,000.00 scholarships; two from each school listed below
Renewable for an additional one year; providing you maintain a 3.0 GPA, are enrolled in 12 credit hours and majoring in Education
Undergraduate student entering junior or senior yearAgree to attend two mandatory professional development all-day workshops (one in the fall and one in the spring)
Student must have graduated from a rural Missouri high school
After graduating, the student must agree to teach for at least three years in a rural community
Essay required
Letter of recommendation from a professor in the Education department at your university
If selected, you will be expected to sign a letter of commitment outlining the responsibilities and expectations of the Ozark Teacher Corps scholarship recipient which is listed in the above criteria

Eligibility

Must be enrolled at Drury University, Missouri State University, Missouri Southern State University, or Southeast Missouri State University

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.