Protect the Farm Scholarship Grant

The Protect the Farm Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, provides a $1,000 award for graduating high school seniors from select schools in Missouri. This scholarship is renewable for up to three years, provided students maintain a 2.5 GPA and pursue a major in agriculture. Applicants must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours at an accredited institution. Required materials include a transcript, personal essay, and recommendation letter.

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 awards one $1,000 grant, renewable for up to three additional years for students who maintain a 2.5 GPA, remain enrolled in at least 12 credit hours, and pursue a major in an agriculture-related field. Eligible applicants are graduating high school seniors from Bolivar, Fair Play, Halfway, Humansville, Marion C. Early, or Pleasant Hope High School. Students must plan to attend a two-year or four-year accredited college, university, or vocational school. Application requirements include a current transcript, a personal essay, and a letter of recommendation.

Eligibility

Graduating high school senior from Bolivar, Fair Play, Halfway, Humansville, Marion C Early or Pleasant Hope High SchoolMust be majoring in an Agricultural related fieldMust be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school