Step Up For Students Scholarships
Step Up For Students supports students and families in building a stronger future through an education that fits their needs. Our scholarships open doors with tuition, transportation, and educational resources.
Scholarships for Private School (Or transportation help to public schools):
The Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) and Family Empowerment Scholarship for Educational Options (FES-EO) programs give families of K-12 students a choice of financial assistance toward private school tuition and fees, or helps with transportation costs for students to attend a public school different than the one the student is assigned to.
*Dependents of military members and law enforcement officers qualify, regardless of income.
Special Needs Scholarship:
The Family Empowerment Scholarship (formerly Gardiner) allows parents to personalize the education of their children with unique abilities by directing money toward a combination of programs and approved providers. These include schools, therapists, specialists, curriculum, technology – even a college savings account.
Hope Scholarship:
Has your child been bullied? If so, there’s hope. The Hope Scholarship gives parents the option to place their child in a safer academic environment. The Hope Scholarship is for students in grades kindergarten through 12 who are enrolled in a Florida public school and have been bullied, harassed, assaulted, threatened and/or a victim of other violent acts.
New Worlds Reading Scholarship Accounts:
New Worlds Scholarship Accounts support your struggling K-5th grade child in becoming a stronger learner. This scholarship can be used for fees related to tutoring and after-school/summer programs along with instructional materials, curriculum, and more. Financial assistance is provided through a $500 education savings account (ESA).
Quick facts:
• Funds may be used for part-time tutoring, summer and after-school literacy programs, instructional materials, curriculum, and more
• Available to K-5th grade public school students who struggle with reading and/or math
• $500 education savings account
