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Private School Scholarship: This scholarship offers approximately $8,000 to help cover private school tuition and fees for any K-12 Florida student eligible for public school, regardless of household income. It’s designed to give families the freedom to choose a school that’s the best fit for their child.

Unique Abilities Scholarship: For students aged 3 through grade 12 (or up to age 22) with specific diagnoses, this scholarship provides around $10,000 to customize their education. Through an education savings account (ESA), families can use these funds for private school tuition, homeschooling options, therapies, tutors, and more—including curriculum, technology, and even a college savings account.

Personalized Education Program Scholarship (PEP): Available to K-12 Florida students not enrolled in public school or a Home Education Program, this scholarship provides $6,900–$9,500 through an education savings account (ESA) for those pursuing a parent-directed education. Funds can be used for private school tuition, homeschooling, tutoring, instructional materials, and more—ensuring a flexible, personalized approach to learning.

New Worlds Scholarship Accounts Program: This scholarship provides $1,200 to support your struggling VPK or K-5 public school student in becoming a stronger math and/or reading learner. Funds can be used for fees related to tutoring, after-school/summer programs, instructional materials, curriculum and more.

Transportation Stipend: Available to families of K-8 students who attend a public school other than the one the student has been assigned to. The transportation stipend provides $750 per household.

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One application can change your child’s future.

Evan - Step Up For Students FTC/FES-EO Scholarship Receiver

Evan

"Evan is where he needs to be (in a school for the arts). We have the scholarship to thank for that."
-Evan's Dad

Ilen - Step Up For Students FTC/FES-EO Scholarship Receiver

Ilen

"It was really difficult to make ends meet when I was younger, so I wouldn’t have been able to attend a private school where I received such an excellent education."
-Ilen

Julian - Step Up For Students Unique Abilities Scholarship Receiver

Julian

"I've had a lot of opportunities in high school, a lot of memories, and I could never be more grateful. The only reason why I was able to go there was because of the scholarship."
-Julian

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