All Opportunities
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
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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.
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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
| 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...
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Ended |