Amount: 90% of state funding that would have otherwise been allocated to the school district or charter school for the qualified student. About: Administered by the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and funded by state tax dollars, Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) provides education options for qualified Arizona students, who receive 90 percent of the state funding that would have otherwise been allocated to the school district or charter school for the qualified student. The funding can be used for private school tuition, curriculum, home education, tutoring, and more. Acceptance of an ESA means that the student’s parent or guardian “is signing a contract agreeing to provide an education that includes at least the following subjects: reading, grammar, mathematics, social studies and science.” The program accepts applications year-round, with the annual scholarship disbursed over four quarters.
Eligible Grade Levels: Kindergarten Student, Grade 1 Student, Grade 2 Student, Grade 3 Student, Grade 4 Student, Grade 5 Student, Grade 6 Student, Grade 7 Student, Grade 8 Student, High School Freshman, High School Sophomore, High School Junior, High School Senior
Eligible Majors: Not applicable
Residency Requirement: Arizona
Minimum GPA: No GPA requirement
Deadline: Year-Round Please note that scholarship deadlines often change, so make sure to check the scholarship sponsor’s website for up-to-date deadlines.