The Community Foundation of the Ozarks is seeking applications for the Charles L and Dorothy Weaver Memorial Orthodontic Grant to provide three scholarships annually for full treatment orthodontic services for individuals.
Donor Name: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
State: Missouri
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/31/2023
Details:
Eligible Applicants
- Applicant must be within the age range of 10 to 30 years of age, with a full set of permanent teeth already in place.
- Applicant must be within the service area of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks (southern Missouri Ozarks region).
- Applicant must be within driving range of and the ability to travel to the participating orthodontist’s offices in the Springfield Metro Area for the full 20 to 30+ month timeline for optimum treatment outcomes and must have a means of transportation to orthodontic appointments through a parent or guardian or have the ability to self-transport.
- Applicants must have access to a general dentist who will continue to provide cleaning and maintenance requirements during the span of treatment by the orthodontist.
- Financial need of applicant must be established through eligibility for participation in the Federal Free Lunch program through the school they attend or, if not in school, proof of qualification for Medicaid.
For more information, visit Community Foundation of the Ozarks.