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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 specific donor of the scholarship.

  • To download the 2009-2010 OTC Foundation Scholarship Guide click here.
  • To download the official OTC Foundation Scholarship Application click here.
  • To apply for an OTC Foundation Scholarship online click here.

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.

Classic Chevy Club Scholarship
Applicants must be enrolled in the Automotive Repair program and demonstrate financial need. This scholarship may be used for tuition and/or fees.

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.

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).

EFCO Scholarship

Applicants must be enrolled in one of the following programs: CAD Technology, Welding, Computer Information, Machine Tool or Industrial Control and Automation Technology and demonstrate financial need. This scholarship may be used for tuition.

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.

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 upper 50th percentile of their high school graduating class, be a high school graduate of Springfield, Missouri, and be seeking a Certificate or Associate of Applied Science Degree in a technical, business, or allied health program at OTC. If the applicant is not enrolled full-time, a written explanation of their circumstance must accompany the scholarship application. Contingent upon funding, this scholarship 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.

Judge Russell Clark Memorial Scholarship
Applicant my have at least a 2.5 grade point average 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. Recipients of the scholarship must write a “Thank You” note to the donor and be available for a picture for the donor.

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 grade point average 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.

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.

Nosegay Garden Club Springfield, MO
Applicant must in enrolled in the Turf and Landscape Management program and demonstrate financial need. This scholarship award is  for the fall semester and is based on funds available. It may be used for tuition, fees and/or books.

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.

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.

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.

Rick’s Automotive Scholarship
Applicants must demonstrate financial need and be enrolled in the Automotive program.

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.

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.

Ty A. Patterson Scholarship
Applicants must have at least a 2.0 G.P.A, be in the College's taxing district and demonstrate financial need. This scholarship may be used for tuition, fees and/or books and is available only for the fall 2009 semester.

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 “Joe” Adams
Applicants must have at least a 3.0 G.P.A. and enrolled in the Business Technology program. This scholarship award provides $400 for books and is a one-time scholarship.

How to Apply:

1. Apply for admission to Ozarks Technical Community College and complete an OTC FOUNDATION Scholarship Application.    
2. Attach an essay to your application that addresses the following: personal profile, educational and career goals and financial need.
3. When applicable, have your official high school and/or college transcripts sent to OTC with rank, grade point average, and ACT scores.
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.