List of Scholarships - Ozarks Technical Community College

OTC FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIPS
The OTC Foundation Scholarships are made possible by donations from generous families and
organizations. Each scholarship is unique and students must meet criteria as defined by the donor. All
OTC Foundation Scholarships are contingent upon available funds. Other forms of financial aid
may effect an OTC Foundation Scholarship.
ASA Scholarship
Applicants must have at least a 2.0 G.P.A., be pursuing an automotive degree, and demonstrate financial
need.
Carol Jones Scholarship
Applicants must be a female student. Priority given to disadvantaged women with financial need. The
scholarship may be used for tuition, books, and/or fees.
Christian County Elks Lodge 2777
Applicants must be a graduate of a Christian County high school , attending the Richwood Valley Campus,
and must have at least a 2.5 G.P.A. Scholarship may be used for tuition, books, and/or fees.
Christian County Master Gardener Scholarship
Applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA, be enrolled in the Agriculture or Turf & Landscape Management
Program and demonstrate financial need. Priority will be given to graduates from a Christian County high
school or a current Christian County resident; while next priority will be given to high school graduates or
residents of Taney and Stone Counties and then a Missouri resident. If selected, the recipient must attend
the Christian County Master Gardener's meeting in January to be recognized by the membership and attend
the CCMG Project Fair held at the meeting. The amount the recipient receives is $500 per semester and
may be used for tuition, fees and books.
Classified Staff Scholarship
Applicants must have at least a 2.5 G.P.A. or higher in their high school and/or college studies and be
enrolled as a full-time student at OTC. If applicant is not enrolled full-time, a written explanation of their
circumstances must accompany their application. Anyone may apply, but priority is given to students
pursuing a degree in Business Technology or related field.
CoxHealth or Mercy Springfield Communities Scholarship
To be considered for this scholarship, the student must be a spouse, natural or legally adopted child; or step
-child, who has lived as a minor with the employee’s immediate family for one or more years in a parentchild
relationship and was claimed by the employee of Mercy Springfield Communities as a dependent for
federal income taxes. Student may be full-time or part-time and enrolled in one of the following programs,
or in pre-allied health program with intent to enroll in one of the following programs: Emergency Medical
Technician (Basic and Paramedic), Medical Laboratory Technician, Occupational Therapy Assistant,
Physical Therapist Assistant, and Associate of Science in Nursing, Practical Nursing, Respiratory Therapist,
Surgical Technology or Health Information Technology. Student must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or above and
recipient may receive scholarship for up to 10 semesters. Preference will be given to applicants who have
participated as a community volunteer working in a health related area or with a health related organization
such as: hospitals, clinics, nursing homes or agencies (Heart, Diabetes or Cancer Societies, etc.) and financial
need. This scholarship may be used for tuition, fees and books. Scholarship awards are based on
demonstrated financial need and enrollment status. Satisfactory progress must be maintained to receive
scholarship funds. Students who are full Pell eligible will not be eligible for this scholarship.
Dean Lewis Scholarship, Anna Mae Lewis Scholarship and David Dean Lewis Scholarship
Applicants must have a 2.5 GPA, demonstrate financial need and enroll in the Culinary Arts and Hospitality
Management, Diesel Technology, Heating, Refrigeration and A/C, Industrial Control and Automation
Technology, Turf and Landscaping or Business Management program. Preference is given to applicants
from Taney County, with second preference given to applicants in the surrounding counties of Stone,
Christian, Douglas or Ozark. This scholarship may be used for tuition, fees and/or books. Students may
receive it both fall and spring up to four semesters.
Dental Programs Scholarship
Applicants must have at least a 2.5 G.P.A. or higher in their high school and/or college studies and be
enrolled in the OTC Dental Assisting Program at OTC. This scholarship award is only for the spring
semester and will provide $500 for tuition, fees, and/or books (spring only).

El Club de Espanol Leadership Award Scholarship
Applicants must be have at least a 2.5 G.P.A., be an active member of El club de Espanol, be enrolled in a minimum of
six hours and submit two letters of reference. Applicant must also demonstrate leadership qualities. This scholarship
award is for the fall and spring semester and may be used for tuition, fees and/or books.
Fallen Soldier Scholarship
Applicants must be a dependent or spouse of a soldier killed while serving active duty in Iraq or Afghanistan. A spouse
and/or dependent must be a resident of the OTC Service Area, which includes: Christian, Dallas, Douglas, Greene,
Laclede, Ozark, Polk, Pulaski, Stone, Taney, Webster, and Wright. This scholarship pays for tuition, fees, and books.
Ferrell Duncan Clinic Foundation Scholarship
Applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA, be enrolled as an LPN student and demonstrate financial need. This
scholarship is for $500 and may be used for tuition, fees and books.
Francis Collins Memorial Scholarship
Applicants must have at least a 3.0 G.P.A., enrolled as a full-time student in the Dental Hygiene program and
demonstrate financial need. This scholarship award is for the spring semester and may be used for tuition, fees and/or
books.
Gravelle & Harris — Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Applicants must have at least a 2.75 G.P.A. in their college and/or high school studies and rank in the
award provides full in-district tuition including student fees (up to 15 credit hours) plus $300 for books. This
scholarship is renewable for three additional semesters as long as the student maintains a 2.5 G.P.A. or higher.
Hartmann Foundation Construction Scholarship
Applicants must be enrolled in the Construction Readiness or Construction Technology program. Applicant may be a
GED graduate. This scholarship may be used for tuition, fees and/or books. The amount awarded depends on funds
available and recipient’s enrollment status.
Integrity Home Care Scholarship
At time of application, applicant must be an employee of Integrity Home Care and accepted into either the LPN or
Associate of Nursing program. This scholarship is for $1,000 and may be used for tuition, fees, and/or books.
Jerald Powers Memorial Scholarship
Applicants must have at least a 3.0 G.P.A. in high school or college students, enrolled as a full-time student in the
Honors Program and seeking an Associate of Arts degree. Second priority is given to students seeking an A.A. with
emphasis in Business. Applicant must demonstrate financial need and submit two letters of reference in addition to the
required scholarship application and essay. This scholarship may be used for tuition, fees and/or books. This
scholarship is non-renewable; however, students who previously received it may re-apply.
Jarred Welch Memorial Scholarship
Applicants must be a senior or past graduate of Cassville High School in Cassville, Missouri, have at least a 2.5 G.P.A.
in his/her high school studies or a 2.75 in his/her college studies and be a full-time student. This scholarship is for the
fall semester and is renewable for the spring semester as long as the recipient continues to meet the requirements as
stated above. The amount of the scholarship award will be three - $1,000 scholarships to graduating Cassville Seniors
and/or a past graduates from Cassville High School. This scholarship may be used for tuition, fees and/or books.
Jim E. Frank Memorial Scholarship
Applicants must be a graduate of the OTC Middle College program and demonstrate financial need. Applicant may be
a full or part-time student. This scholarship may be used for tuition, fees, and/or books.
J.J.B Craftsmanship Scholarship
Applicant must have at least a 2.5 G.P.A. and demonstrate financial need. Applicant must be enrolled in a Technical
Education Program. Preference is given to students returning to and/or transferring to OTC. This scholarship may be
used for tuition, fees and/or books.
Judge Russell Clark Memorial Scholarship
Applicant must have at least a 2.5 G.P.A. and demonstrate financial need.
Lee Cruse Charitable Trust
Applicants must have at least have a 2.75 G.P.A. or higher, enrolled in at least 12 hours, and be seeking a degree in Pre
-Engineering, Allied Health or Technical Education. Applicants must be a graduate of a high school in OTC’s school
district. All applicants must submit an essay detailing: financial need, leadership qualities and career goals.

Lelia Heuer Charitable Trust
Applicants must have at least a 2.5 G.P.A. or higher in their high school and/or college studies, enroll in at least 12
credit hours, and be seeking an Associate Degree or Certificate at OTC. If the applicant is not enrolled full-time, a
written explanation of their circumstances must accompany the scholarship application. All eligible applicants are encouraged
to apply but due to the funding of this scholarship priority consideration will be given to applicants who are
pursuing programs in the Allied Health field or those who live in Laclede or Howell County. This scholarship
award provides $750 for the fall semester and will be renewed for the spring semester if the student maintains a 2.5
G.P.A. or higher.
Linda Gingry – Clark Memorial Scholarship Fund
Applicants must have at least a 2.75 G.P.A. or higher in their high school and/or college studies, be enrolled or have
completed the first semester of the OTC Practical Nursing Program, and seeking a LPN certificate at OTC. Due to the
funding of this scholarship, priority consideration will be given to applicants who graduated from Kickapoo High
School while next priority will be given to all graduates of Springfield Public Schools. This scholarship award is only
available for the spring semester and will provide $750 for tuition, fees, supplies, and/or books.
Musgrave Foundation
Applicants must have a 2.5 G.P.A. or higher in their high school and/or college studies, enroll in at least 12 credit
hours and be seeking an Associate of Applied Science Degree or Certificate in an Allied Health program at OTC. If the
applicant is not enrolled full-time, a written explanation of their circumstances must accompany the scholarship application.
This scholarship award will provide $500 per semester for tuition, fees, supplies, and/or books as long as funding
from the donor is sufficient.
Marge Bell Community Spirit Scholarship
Applicants must demonstrate financial need, have a minimum 3.2 GPA and be currently enrolled in the Dental Hygiene
program. Applicants must have organized a community service project benefiting the dental field. This award is
for $500 and is for the Summer semester only. This scholarship may be used for tuition, fees and books or other
school related expenses.
Nina Myers Memorial Scholarship
Anyone may apply. However, the award is based on the financial need of the student. This scholarship award is based
on funds available.
O’Reilly Family Foundation Scholarship
Applicant must be pursuing an automotive degree. This scholarship award is based on funds available and may be used
for tuition, fees and books.
OTC Foundation Golf Scholarship
Applicant have at least a 2.5 GPA and demonstrate financial need. This scholarship is to be used for tuition, fees and/
or books.
Ozarks Antique Auto Club Scholarship
Applicants must have at least a 2.0 G.P.A. and be pursuing an automotive degree. This scholarship will be renewed
automatically as long as the recipient maintains satisfactory academic progress as defined by the OTC College Catalog.
Parkcrest Dental Group Scholarship
Applicants must be enrolled in the Dental program at OTC. Each semester one first year dental student will receive
$500 and one second year student will receive $500. The scholarship may be used for tuition, fees, and/or books.
Pepsi Scholarship
Applicants must have at least a 2.5 G.P.A. or higher, a resident of the OTC Service Area and demonstrate financial
need. This scholarship may be used for tuition, fees, and/or books.
Reliable BMW/Audi Springfield Automotive Scholarship
Applicants must be enrolled in the Automotive Technology, Auto Collision Repair Technology or Diesel Technology
program. Must have at least a 2.5 G.P.A. and demonstrate financial need. This scholarship award is for $500 per semester
(as long as funds are available) and may be used for tuition, books, tools, and/or fees. Anyone may apply, but
priority is given to students employed at Reliable Toyota Lexus Scion or BMW/Audi Springfield.

Reliable Toyota Lexus Scion Automotive Scholarship
Applicants must be enrolled in the Automotive Technology or Auto Collision Repair Technology program. Must have
at least a 2.5 G.P.A. and demonstrate financial need. This scholarship award is for $500 per semester (as long as funds
are available) and may be used for tuition, books, tools, and/or fees. Anyone may apply, but priority is given to students
employed at Reliable Toyota Lexus Scion or BMW/Audi Springfield.
Richard Glenn Staats Scholarship
Anyone may apply. However, the award is based on the financial need of the student. This scholarship award is based
on funds available.
Robert and Frances Keever Trust
Applicant must have at least a 2.5 G.P.A. demonstrate financial need and be a native and/or long-term resident (at least
six years) of one of the following counties: Barry, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Greene, Polk, Stone, Taney or Webster. Priority
will be given to applicants enrolled in a technical and/or the Allied Health program. This scholarship may be used
for tuition, fees and books and is available for fall and spring semesters. The amount each recipient(s) receives is dependent
upon funds available.
Rods & Relics Scholarship
Applicant must demonstrate financial need and be enrolled as an automotive student.
Roy W. Slusher Foundation
Applicants must have a 2.5 G.P.A. or higher in their high school and/or college studies, enroll in at least 12 credit
hours, and be seeking an Associate Degree or Certificate at OTC. If the applicant is not enrolled full-time a written
explanation of their circumstances must accompany the scholarship application. All eligible applicants are encouraged
to apply but due to the funding of this scholarship priority consideration will be given to applicants who live in Taney
County (preferably Forsyth). The scholarship award will be based on the number of eligible applicants while the minimum
amount provides $500 for students enrolled full-time.
Russell “Kelly” Campbell Memorial Scholarship
Applicant must be enrolled in the Networking Technology AAS degree, and have completed NET-102 prior to applying
for this scholarship with an “A” average. This scholarship award is for $500 for one semester.
Smith Glynn Callaway-Associate of Nursing
Applicants must be enrolled and accepted into the Associate of Nursing program. Student must demonstrate financial
need. This scholarship may be used for tuition, fees and/or books.
Smith Glynn Callaway-Medical Lab Technician
Applicants must be enrolled and accepted into the Medical Lab Technician Program. Student must demonstrate financial
need. This scholarship may be used for tuition, fees and/or books.
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Applicants must have at least a 3.0 G.P.A. and pursuing a drafting, machine technology or welding degree. Leadership
skills are desirable. There are two awards, each for $300 and can be used for tuition, fees, and/or books.
Southwest Missouri Code Officials
Applicants must have at least a 2.5 G.P.A. and enrolled as a full-time student in the Construction Technology program.
Turner Family Foundation
Applicants must have a 2.5 G.P.A. or higher in their high school and/or college studies, enroll in at least 6 credit hours
and be seeking an Associate Degree or Certificate at OTC. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply but due to
the funding of this scholarship priority consideration will be given to current Mansfield High School graduates, past
Mansfield High School graduates, Wright County High School graduates and finally all other Missouri High School/
GED graduates. This scholarship award provides $500 for students enrolled in 6 to 11 credit hours, $1,000 for
students enrolled in 12 or more credit hours, and $500 for students receiving the Missouri A+ program funding. Students
receiving this scholarship must maintain a minimum 2.5 G.P.A. and remain in the designated hours of enrollment.
This scholarship may be used for summer terms.
William N. Bunselmeyer Memorial Scholarship
Applicant must demonstrate financial need, enrolled in the Heating, Refrigeration, Air Conditioning (HRA) program
and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. The recipient may receive the scholarship for up to two semesters, as long as the recipient
maintains a 2.5 GPA and remains enrolled in the HRA program. This scholarship is $500 may be used for tuition,
fees and books.

How to Apply:
1. Apply for admission to Ozarks Technical Community College
2. Complete your FASFA
3. Submit an online OTC Foundation Scholarship Application: www.otc.edu/foundation/10963.php
4. All information must be submitted or postmarked by June 1 for the fall semester and November 1 for the spring
semester.
5. All scholarship recipients will be notified by mail of any awards.
6. Scholarship awards are nontransferable and may affect eligibility for other financial assistance.
7. Foundation scholarships are not renewable, therefore you must reapply each year. IF AWARDED A
SCHOLARSHIP, YOU MUST SUBMIT A “THANK YOU” NOTE.
OTC Foundation
1001 East Chestnut Expressway
Springfield, MO 65802
417.447.2651 foundation@otc.edu
www.otc.edu/foundation/scholarships