Ruth Olesen Kelley Scholarship Grant

The Ruth Olesen Kelley Scholarship, managed by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, awards a $2,000 scholarship to a graduating high school senior or undergraduate student from Springfield. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, submit a FAFSA-SAI, and write an essay. Eligible candidates are female students majoring in Women's History with a minimum GPA of 2.5. This scholarship aims to support educational aspirations and foster academic excellence in the community.

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.
One $2,000.00 scholarship
Graduating high school senior from a Springfield high school, or an undergraduate studentDemonstrate financial need; submit FAFSA-SAI

Eligibility

GPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcript
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school in Springfield, MO