Youth Empowerment Program Scholarship Grant

Youth Empowerment Program Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Amount: US $1,200
Last Updated: March 02, 2026

Summary

The Youth Empowerment Program Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, provides a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating high school senior who has been a member of the Youth Empowerment Project for at least one year. Applicants must submit an essay, a letter of recommendation from a project sponsor, and a transcript. This initiative aims to support students pursuing higher education at accredited institutions while fostering community engagement.

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. Youth Empowerment Program Scholarship One $1,200.00 scholarshipEssay requiredLetter of recommendation from Youth Empowerment Project sponsor

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Graduating high school seniorMust have been a member of Youth Empowerment Project for at least one yearSubmit transcriptMust be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational schoolDescribe participation in community service and school activities