Southwest Missouri Resource Conservation and Development Scholarship Grant

Southwest Missouri Resource Conservation and Development Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Amount: US $1,500
Last Updated: February 24, 2026

Summary

The Southwest Missouri Resource Conservation and Development Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, provides a $1,000 scholarship for graduating high school seniors from select Missouri counties. Eligible applicants must major in Agriculture, Natural Resources, or related fields, maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and submit an essay along with two letters of recommendation, one from school personnel. This scholarship aims to support students dedicated to community service and leadership.

Overview

Our Mission & Vision The mission of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks is to enhance the quality of life in our region through resource development, community grantmaking, collaboration, and public leadership. We are committed to excellence through exceptional service, built on the following core values: Integrity: Stewardship you can trust.Respect: Relationships matter.Leadership: Collaboration creates solutions.Vision: Our focus is forever. Southwest Missouri Resource Conservation and Development Scholarship One $1,500.00 scholarshipDescribe participation in community service, school activities, work experienceEssay requiredTwo letters of recommendation, one must be from school personnel

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Graduating high school senior from one of the following counties in Missouri: Barry, Barton, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Greene, Jasper, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Polk, Stone, Taney or WebsterMust be majoring in Agriculture, Natural Resources or related field as aligned with the Southwest Missouri Resource Conservation & Development Council missionGPA of 2.5 or above; submit transcriptACT Score of 21 or aboveMust be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school