How much funding does Polk County Tech Scholarship Grant provide?

Polk County Tech Scholarship Grant provides Up to US $2,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Polk County Tech Scholarship Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Polk County Tech Scholarship Grant

Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc

Foundation Grants for Education Workforce Development Grants

Funding Amount

Up to US $2,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

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 transcript.

Other requirements

Must be applying to an accredited two-year school or vocational school

Overview

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.

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.
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

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

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.