How much funding does Youth Empowerment Program Scholarship Grant provide?

Youth Empowerment Program Scholarship Grant provides US $1,200 in funding.

When is the deadline for Youth Empowerment Program Scholarship Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Youth Empowerment Program Scholarship Grant

Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc

Foundation Grants for Education Grants for Youth Programs

Funding Amount

US $1,200

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Graduating high school senior.
Describe participation in community service and school activities

Other requirements

Must have been a member of Youth Empowerment Project for at least one year.
Submit transcript.
Must be applying to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or vocational school.

Overview

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.

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.

Eligibility

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

What Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 477
Total given: $21.36M
Median grant: $20K
Range: $5,065–$1M

By dollars: Missouri 87%, North Carolina 4%, Arkansas 1%. Top recipient cities: Springfield, MO; Joplin, MO; Carthage, MO.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
30% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.