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At Ozarks Tech, students can complete one General Application to be considered for over 130 scholarships!
Once submitted, the system automatically matches you to scholarships based on your qualifications. If you’re matched, you’ll receive next steps through your Ozarks Tech email.

How to Apply

Complete the FAFSA
While not required for every scholarship, submitting the FAFSA is highly recommended to maximize eligibility.
Sign in at the top right of this page
Use your Ozarks Tech username and password.
Complete the General Application
– Answer all questions
– Write a short essay on how receiving a scholarship will support your success
– Submit any required documentation
Confirm Degree-Seeking Status
Applicants must be enrolled as degree-seeking students at Ozarks Tech to be eligible. If you are unsure of your status, follow up with your College Navigator.
Apply Every Semester
New scholarships may become available throughout the year. Completing the application each semester gives you the best chance at receiving funding.

Application Deadlines

IMPORTANT UPDATE: The summer/fall 2026 application deadline has been changed to the following:
Fall & Summer Semesters: February 1 – June 1
Spring Semester: September 1 – November 1

What to Expect After Applying

Application Review: After the application period closes, all submissions are reviewed and scored by our scholarship committee. Every application is automatically considered for all available Ozarks Tech Foundation and Institutional awards.
Notification Timeline: Students who are selected to receive a scholarship will be notified by email approximately 4–8 weeks after the application deadline. Be sure to check your Ozarks Tech email regularly.
Review Your Offers: Once notifications go out, you can log in to the scholarship portal to view any scholarships you’ve been offered. Read each offer carefully to understand the requirements and benefits.
Accept Your Award: If you are offered a scholarship through the Ozarks Tech Foundation, you must log in and accept the award in the portal to officially receive it.
Meet All Requirements: Keep your grades up and complete any listed conditions to maintain your scholarship.
Check Your Ozarks Tech Email: We’ll send updates, reminders, and instructions to your student email, so check it often!

Award Notifications for Spring 2026/Fall 2026

Notifications will be sent by December 19, 2025
Update (8/5/2025): Scholarship selections for fall 2025 are finalized. If you received an award, it is listed under the “My Applications” tab in the portal. Please review and accept your offer to ensure processing.

Types of Scholarships at Ozarks Tech

Institutional Scholarships: Offered by Ozarks Tech based on academics, program, leadership, or financial need.
Ozarks Tech Foundation Scholarships: Privately funded by donors, awarding over $650,000 annually with criteria set by donors.

About Ozarks Tech Foundation Scholarships
Foundation scholarships help make education accessible and affordable. Award criteria vary and may include program of study, academic performance, financial need, or community involvement.

Available Scholarships
A current list is available in the portal. New scholarships are added frequently—apply every semester for the best chance.

Questions?
Email the Scholarships Team at: scholarships@otc.edu

Opportunities Table

Award	Name	Actions
$500	John Lambert Memorial Scholarship Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applicant must be a...	Ended
$1,000	Judge Russell Clark Memorial Scholarship Applicant must have an OTC GPA of 2.0 or above. The scholarship is...	Ended
$1,000	Judy Breeding Accounting Scholarship Applicant must have a minimum GPA Of 2.5. Applicant must have 20 or more...	Ended
$1,000	Lander James Johnston Memorial Scholarship Applicant must have an OTC GPA of 2.5 or above. The scholarship is for...	Ended
$1,000	Larry and Donna Snyder Scholarship Applicant must have an OTC GPA of 2.5 or above. The scholarship is...	Ended
$1,000	Larson Family Scholarship Applicant must have an OTC GPA of 2.5 or above. The scholarship is...	Ended
$0.00	Layman Family Scholarship Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Applicant must be a current...	Ended
Up to $6,130 (full academic year)	Lee H. Cruse Charitable Trust Scholarship Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.75. Applicant must be enrolled as...	Ended
$1,500	Lelia Heuer Charitable Trust Foundation Scholarship Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher. Priority given to...	Ended
$1,000	Linda Gingry-Clark Memorial Scholarship Applicant must have an OTC GPA of 2.5 or above. Applicant must be...	Ended
$1,000	Linda Joyner Johns Memorial Scholarship Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.0. Priority given to students...	Ended
$1,000	Linda Mae Bailey Memorial Scholarship Applicant must have an OTC GPA of 2.5 or above. Priority given to...	Ended
$1,000	Lisa Reece Memorial Scholarship Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 Applicant must be enrolled in...	Ended
$1,000	Marine Corps League Detachment 993 Scholarship Applicant must have an OTC GPA of 2.5 or above. Applicant must be...	Ended
$500	Marti Speckman Memorial Scholarship Applicant must have an OTC GPA of 2.5 or above. The scholarship is...	Ended
$1,000	Mary M. Harrison Scholarship Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Applicant must be enrolled in...	Ended
$1,000	Max and Fern DeForest Memorial Scholarship Applicant must have an OTC GPA of 2.5 or above. The scholarship is...	Ended
$600	Michael Pulley Scholarship Applicant must have an OTC GPA of 2.5 or above. Applicant must be...	Ended
$1,000	Missouri Dental Assistants Association Scholarship Applicant must have an OTC GPA of 2.5 or above. Applicant must be...	Ended
$1,000	Musgrave Foundation Scholarships Applicant must have an OTC GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applicant must be...	Ended
$1,000	Nancy Higdon Memorial Scholarship Applicant must have an OTC GPA of 2.5 or above. Applicant must be...	Ended
$0.00	National Board for Respiratory Therapy Scholarship Applicant must have an OTC GPA of 2.0 or above. Applicant must be in the...	Ended
$1,000	Nina Myers Memorial Scholarship Applicant must have an OTC GPA of 2.5 or above. The scholarship is...	Ended
$500.00	Norma A. Carolla Memorial Scholarship for CNAs Applicant must have an OTC GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applicant must be...	Ended
$1,000	Norma J. Ennis Memorial Scholarship Applicant must have a minimum OTC GPA of 2.5. Applicant must be enrolled...	Ended
$500	Nursing Scholarship Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Applicant must be pursuing a...	Ended
$1,000	Ozarks Antique Auto Club Scholarship Applicant must have an OTC GPA of 2.0 or above. Applicant must be...	Ended
$0.00	Ozarks Tech Alumni Association Scholarship Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Applicant must be a current...	Ended
$500	Ozarks Tech English Department Scholarship Applicant must have an OTC GPA of 2.5 or above. Applicant must be...	Ended
$500	Ozarks Tech Foundation Golf Tournament Scholarship Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Applicant must reside in the...	Ended
$500.00	Ozarks Tech Foundation Scholarship (General) Applicant must have an OTC GPA of 2.0 or above. The scholarship is for...	Ended
$500	Ozarks Tech Honors Program Scholarship Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 Applicant must be enrolled in...	Ended
$1,000	Ozarks Tech Staff Association Scholarship Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 Priority given to students...	Ended
$1,000	Pay It Forward Scholarship Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Priority given to...	Ended
$1,000	Ralph and Helen Ramsey Memorial Scholarship Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 Applicant must be enrolled in a...	Ended
$1,000	Randy and Julie Humphrey Scholarship Applicant must have an OTC GPA of 2.5 or above. Applicant must have...	Ended
$1,000	Reliable Superstore Scholarship Applicant must have an OTC GPA of 2.5 or above. Applicant must be...	Ended
$500	Richard Glenn Staats Memorial Scholarship Applicant must have an OTC GPA of 2.5 or above. The scholarship is...	Ended
$1,000	Rick and Karen Hughlett Scholarship Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Applicant must be enrolled in...	Ended
$1,000	Robert and Frances Keever Trust Scholarship Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Applicant must be a native...	Ended
$1,500	Roy W. Slusher Foundation Scholarship Applicant must have an OTC GPA of 2.5 or above. Applicant must be a...	Ended
$500	Russell "Kelly" Campbell Memorial Scholarship Applicant must have an OTC GPA of 2.5 or above. Applicant must be...	Ended
$500	Sam F. and June S. Hamra Scholarship Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Applicant must be enrolled in...	Ended
$1,000	Samuel Pinkley Memorial Scholarship Applicant must have an OTC GPA of 2.5 or above. The scholarship is...	Ended
$1,000	Scott's Scholarship Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 Applicant must be enrolled in a...	Ended
$500	Shady Inn Scholarship Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 Applicant must be a full-time...	Ended
$1,500	Smith-Glynn-Callaway Allied Health Scholarship Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Applicant must be enrolled in...	Ended
$0.00	Society of Manufacturing Engineers Scholarship Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 Applicant must be enrolled in...	Ended
$1,000	Southwest Missouri Code Officials Scholarship Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Applicant must be pursuing a...	Ended
$1,000	Strive Forward Scholarship for First-Generation College Students Applicant must have a minimum OTC GPA of 2.5. Applicant must reside in...	Ended

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