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Want to learn more about scholarship opportunities provided by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks? Need help finishing your application? Join Beth Hersh, director of scholarships at the CFO, during two upcoming sessions to ask questions about the application process.
Thursday, Feb. 27, jump on anytime between 6–8:00 p.m.: https://cfozarks-org.zoom.us/j/88555131885
Tuesday, March 4, jump on anytime between 6–8:00 p.m.: https://cfozarks-org.zoom.us/j/84501505346
Going Merry
Scholarships and grants are helpful ways to fund your college education. They provide you with free money that can go towards tuition or other educational expenses.
To find and apply for scholarships, sign up for Going Merry (https://www.goingmerry.com) -- it’s free! Going Merry has thousands of national, regional, and local scholarships. There are also opportunities for every grade level, from freshmen to seniors.
To sign up, go to: https://app.goingmerry.com/sign-up#students
You can also download the Going Merry mobile app (and sign up that way) on iOS or Android.
SCHOLARSHIPS 2025
Check back throughout the year for Scholarship updates.
Community Foundation of the Ozarks CFO Website Deadline: March 16th
The following scholarships are available at the Counseling Center:
2025 Lawrence County Democrats Scholarship Deadline: April 11th
LaFerla-Wilson Ortho Deadline: April 2nd
1st State Band Deadline: April 12th
Community Foundation of the Ozarks scholarship platform is open until March 16th - https://www.cfozarks.org/what-we-do/scholarships
Eagle Pride Foundation - April 11th
Doug Weatherly Memorial Scholarship - April 11th
PCAC Visual Arts Scholarship - April 15th
PCAC Performing Arts Scholarship - April 15th
Missouri Bankers Foundation Scholarship - March 6th
Cox Monett Auxiliary Scholarship - March 21st
New-Mac Electric Cooperative Scholarship - April 11th
Crowder Foundation Scholarships - Open until June 1st - https://www.crowder.edu/foundation/scholarships/
MSU Scholarships - https://www.missouristate.edu/FinancialAid/Scholarships/Freshman-policy.htm
MSSU Scholarships - https://www.mssu.edu/student-affairs/financial-aid/scholarships/index.php
OTC Scholarships - https://students.otc.edu/financialaid/scholarships/
My Scholarship Central - https://myscholarshipcentral.org/
FAFSA (FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID)
State Deadline: For priority consideration, submit your application by Feb. 3, 2025. Applications are accepted through April 1, 2025, at midnight Central time.
Federal Deadline: The FAFSA form must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Central time (CT) on June 30, 2026.
College Deadline: Visit the college or university’s website or contact its financial aid office. School deadlines are usually early in the year (often in February or March, although some are even earlier).
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