Polk County Engineering/Geological Scholarship Grant

Polk County Engineering/Geological Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Amount: Up to US $3,000
Last Updated: October 27, 2025

Summary

The Polk County Engineering/Geological Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, awards $3,000 to high school seniors from select Polk County schools who maintain a 3.0 GPA and plan to study Engineering or Geological Sciences at Missouri universities. This scholarship is renewable for up to three years, provided recipients continue to meet academic requirements. Eligible applicants must submit a transcript and an essay detailing their community service and extracurricular activities.

Overview

Community Foundation of the Ozarks The Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO) serves central and southern Missouri by facilitating charitable giving, managing funds, providing competitive grants, and awarding scholarships. Its programs support nonprofits through grant cycles for local projects and innovative solutions, while also offering endowment and fund-management services for donors looking to create lasting impact. Polk County Engineering/Geological Scholarship This scholarship awards one $3,000 grant, renewable for up to three additional years for students who maintain a 3.0 GPA and remain enrolled in at least 12 credit hours. Eligible applicants are graduating high school seniors from Bolivar, Buffalo, Fair Play, Halfway, Humansville, Marion C. Early, Pleasant Hope, Polk County Christian, Skyline, Stockton, or Weaubleau High School. Students must plan to major in Engineering or Geological Sciences at Missouri University of Science and Technology (Rolla, MO) or pursue an Engineering or Geological curriculum at Missouri S&T’s Missouri State University–Springfield Campus, including Geology or Earth Science education programs at MSU. Applicants must hold a minimum 3.0 GPA, submit a transcript, and provide an essay describing their community service, school activities, and work experience.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Graduating high school senior from Bolivar, Buffalo, Fair Play, Halfway, Humansville, Marian C. Early, Pleasant Hope, Polk County Christian, Skyline, Stockton or Weaubleau High SchoolMust be majoring in Engineering or Geological Sciences at Missouri S&T, Rolla, MO, or in the Engineering or Geological curriculum at Missouri S&T at Missouri State University-Springfield Campus.GPA of 3.0 or above; submit transcript