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PSO Scholarship Program

PARENTS FOR SCHOOL OPTIONS

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Funding Amount

$500 - $2,500

Deadline

December 31, 2026

229 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

PSO Scholarship Program

Overview: Parents for School Options offers an annual scholarship program for high school students who have demonstrated dedication to their education, particularly those attending online and personalized learning environments.

Geographic Scope: National (United States)

Focus Areas:

  • Students attending online/virtual public schools

  • Students in personalized learning environments

  • Students in independent study programs

  • Students demonstrating resilience and self-discipline through flexible educational options

    • Award Levels:

  • $2,500: Top award for most outstanding applicant

  • $1,000: Multiple awards for dedicated students

  • $500: Multiple awards for exemplary students

    • Eligibility:

  • High school students

  • Currently enrolled in online, virtual, or personalized learning programs

  • Demonstrated commitment to education

  • Can attend traditional, online, charter, or alternative schools

    • Recent Winners (2025):

  • $2,500: Noelle Kim (California)

  • $1,000: Desaraye Flores (California), Aisha Ahmed (California), Vincent Osiak (Missouri), Jessie Zheng (Connecticut), Mastorah Almathrahi (Michigan)

  • $500: Devyn Traweek (Ohio), Logan Schaefer (Texas), Honey Samantha Reid (Idaho), Nathan Torres (California), Addison Jarvis (Texas), Kaylie Goerzen (Arkansas), Chasity Robinson (Alabama)

    • 2024 Winners:

  • $2,500: Grady Logue (Kentucky)

  • $1,000: Allison Chow (California), Emma Holbrook (Ohio), Guadalupe Martinez-Pio (Washington)

    • Program Statistics:

  • 2025: 240+ applicants (described as "hardest year to date")

  • 2024: 188 submissions with 13 finalists

    • Contact Information:

  • Parents for School Options

  • 4532 Langston Blvd. Suite 523

  • Arlington, VA 22207

  • Phone: 866-558-2874

  • Website: parentsforschooloptions.org

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Submission Method: Online application portal

    Required Materials:

  • Student essay or video essay demonstrating dedication to education

  • Information about current educational setting (online, virtual, charter, or alternative school)

  • Academic achievements and accomplishments

  • Personal story/narrative about educational journey

    • Key Submission Elements:

  • Demonstrate how flexible or personalized learning has impacted your education

  • Share personal growth, resilience, or achievement through your educational choice

  • Explain challenges overcome and how your learning environment helped

  • Highlight academic accomplishments and future goals

    • Selection Criteria:

  • Dedication to education

  • Ability to thrive in online and personalized learning environments

  • Personal story demonstrating impact of educational choice

  • Academic achievement and resilience

    • Timeline:

  • Application deadline: Typically in early spring (exact date not specified)

  • Winners announced: March-April annually

    • Contact for Applications:

  • Visit: parentsforschooloptions.org/post/Scholarship

  • Phone: 866-558-2874

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    Fields of Work

    education

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