Richard and Jeanne Cavender Scholarship for Public Service Grant

Richard and Jeanne Cavender Scholarship for Public Service Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Amount: US $1,500
Last Updated: October 28, 2025

Summary

The Richard and Jeanne Cavender Scholarship for Public Service, managed by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, awards a $1,500 scholarship to a graduating high school senior from select schools. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, participate in community service, and submit an essay. Eligible students should be pursuing degrees in fields such as Education, Healthcare, or Public Policy, with a minimum GPA of 2.5. This initiative supports local youth in achieving their educational goals.

Overview

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. Richard and Jeanne Cavender Scholarship for Public Service One $1,500.00 scholarship Graduating high school senior from Belle, Bourbon, Chamois, Crocker, Cuba, Dixon, Fatima, Hermann, Kingston, Laquey, Linn, Newburg, Owensville, Potosi, Richland, Rolla, Salem, St. James, Steeleville, Sullivan, Valley, Vienna or Waynesville High SchoolMust be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school Demonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI Describe participation in community service, school activities, work experience Essay required

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Must be pursuing a degree in Education, Healthcare, Ministry, Public Policy & Social Service, or Social Science GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript