Bart "DB" Nelson Memorial
Elizabeth Nelson established the Bart “DB” Nelson Memorial Scholarship in 2025 through the OTC Foundation to honor the life and legacy of her late husband. The scholarship supports students pursuing an Airframe and Powerplant license. Bart, a U.S. Air Force veteran and aviation enthusiast, was known for his kindness, humor, and mechanical skills. His family hopes the scholarship will inspire others to follow their passions, just as Bart did, while preserving his memory and love for aviation.
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Gifts can be made online through the Ozarks Tech Foundation’s giving page: Giving Now Online – Ozarks Tech Foundation
When completing your donation, please select “scholarship” in the “I want to support” box and note “Bart ‘DB’ Nelson Memorial Scholarship” in the comments box. Checks are also welcome and can be made payable to Ozarks Tech Foundation with “Bart ‘DB’ Nelson Memorial Scholarship” in the memo line.
Mail to:
Ozarks Tech Foundation
1001 E. Chestnut Expressway
Springfield, MO 65802