PSO Scholarship Program

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

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