Polk County Tech Scholarship Grant

Polk County Tech Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Amount: Up to US $2,000
Last Updated: October 27, 2025

Summary

The Polk County Tech Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, provides a $2,000 award for eligible high school seniors from select schools. This scholarship is renewable for a second year if a 2.5 GPA is maintained while enrolled in an accredited two-year or vocational program. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and submit an essay detailing their work experience and academic goals, ensuring support for those pursuing careers in technical fields.

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 Tech Scholarship This scholarship offers one $2,000 award, renewable for one additional year for students who maintain a 2.5 GPA and are enrolled in at least 12 credit hours at an accredited two-year or vocational school. 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, with a minimum 2.0 GPA and an official transcript required. Applicants must be pursuing a program in Automotive Technology, Construction Technology, Diesel Technology, Electrical/Distribution Systems, Heating/Refrigeration/HVAC, Line Work, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Technology, Plumbing, Welding, or Appliance Repair. The application also requires an essay and a description of the applicant’s 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 SchoolGPA of 2.0 or above; submit transcriptMust be applying to an accredited two-year school or vocational school