Scholarships

Skaggs Foundation is pleased to provide support to students pursuing education, certification and degrees in the health care field. This scholarship program ensures excellent healthcare will be available for years to come in Stone and Taney counties.

Deadlines

Fall and Summer semester applications – January 20, 2025 – March 21, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. (Must have current spring scholarship to receive a summer scholarship)
Spring semester application – September 9, 2024 – October 21, 2024 by 5:00 pm

Requirements

Have and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or greater
Be a part or full time student
Be in good standing with their college/university
Maintain high moral character at all times
Demonstrate satisfactory progress towards the degree/program completion (returning applicants)

Eligibility

All Residents of Taney and Stone Counties in Missouri
Residents of Boone County in Arkansas
Employees and family members of Cox Medical Center Branson.

F.A.Q.

Q: I have received a scholarship from Skaggs Foundation in the past but did not apply for the most recent scholarship. Do I still need to complete the full application with the essay and recommendation letter?

A: If you miss two consecutive semesters then yes, we will need the full scholarship application from you. For example, if you received a scholarship in the spring but did not apply for the fall semester and then you apply again for the next spring semester, we will only need your application and most current transcript.

Q: I have a current scholarship from Skaggs Foundation and the deadline to turn in the receipts is due. I haven’t spent all of the funds. What do I do with the remaining funds?

A: Any unused funds from a current scholarship must be returned to Skaggs Foundation. Scholarship funds are awarded per semester and must be spent during that current semester. Please issue a check to Skaggs Foundation with “Scholarship funds” in the memo line. The check can be dropped off at the office or mailed to 101 Skaggs Rd. Ste. 404 Branson, MO 65616.

Q: I have a current scholarship and am not sure if I can use the funds on a specific item. How would I find out?

A: Scholarship funds can be used for tuition, books, room & board, school supplies including laptops and scrubs needed for classes. For additional questions on items please contact us!

Q: I plan on attending a college outside of Missouri and Arkansas. Do I still qualify for a scholarship?

A: Priority is given to students attending nursing or allied health science programs in the area include: College of the Ozarks, North Arkansas College, Cox College, Ozarks Technical Community College, Missouri State University, Western Governors University and Drury University. The Scholarship Committee may also approve other healthcare related programs at other accredited universities.

Q: My GPA has dropped from the last semester. Can I still apply for a scholarship?

A: Please utilize the notes section on the application explaining the circumstance. Did you take a more advanced class? Did you have a family situation that required your attention? These are important factors the committee will consider on a case by case basis.

Q: I attended high school/college years ago and am going back to school. I do not have access to my old transcript. How would I apply for a scholarship without one?

A: Please submit your acceptance letter to the institute you will be attending and utilize the notes section for any other important details.

Application

Please use the link below to access our new Scholarship Application Portal.

You will need to create a username and password to access this site.

Please note, there is a scholarship cap of $5,000 for qualifying students.