What is an OTC Foundation scholarship?

OTC Foundation Scholarships are provided by private donors and administered by the OTC Foundation staff. This is in distinction from OTC Institutional scholarships, which are provided directly by OTC and are administered by the Financial Aid department.

Other scholarships awarded directly by non-OTC individuals and organizations are called “External/Third Party” awards. Student Account Services can verify whether you have received one of these awards.

Applying for OTC Foundation Scholarships:

Foundation and Institutional scholarships now have an integrated application, so one application enters a student into all scholarships they are eligible for. The deadlines for applying are:

  • Fall: December 1 – June 1
  • Spring: September 1 – November 1

Scholarship Matching and Notifications:

Once you complete the General Application, the system automatically matches you to scholarships based on your qualifications. You will be notified through your OTC email about the scholarships you are eligible for and the next steps, which may include:

  • Reviewing your matched scholarships
  • Accepting the award through the portal
  • Meeting any scholarship requirements, such as maintaining a certain GPA or completing specific conditions.

Scholarship notifications are typically sent within 6-8 weeks after the application period ends.

Scholarship Requirements:

To remain eligible for your OTC Foundation scholarship, recipients must:

  • Submit a Thank You card each semester to the Foundation, addressed to the donors who made the scholarship possible.
  • For students selected for scholarships starting in the Fall, attending the annual Scholarship Reception is required. Information about the reception will be sent 4-6 weeks prior to the event.

Failure to meet these obligations may result in the scholarship being revoked.

Scholarship Reception:

The Scholarship Reception is a special event where recipients can meet their donors or their representatives. If you receive a scholarship beginning in the Fall, you will be required to attend this event. More details will be sent to students 4-6 weeks before the event.

How does an OTC Foundation scholarship work?

OTC Foundation scholarships:

  • Apply directly to student account
  • Do not affect other Financial Aid eligibility
  • Most OTC Foundation scholarships are “refundable”, meaning any surplus of award money above your student bill will be directly refunded to the you, via the payment method you have established with Student Account Services. These refunds start processing a week after the last day to drop courses for the semester has passed.

Submitting a Thank You Card:

Recipients are required to submit a Thank You card to express their gratitude. Cards are available at Scholarship Orientation sessions and at the OTC Foundation office, as well as campus front desks. The card should be sent to:

OTC Foundation
Information Commons 206
1001 East Chestnut Expressway
Springfield, MO 65802

Contact Information:

For more information about OTC Foundation scholarships, please contact us at:

Email: Foundation@otc.edu
Phone: 417-447-2651