The Opportunity Scholarship Program was created by the North Carolina General Assembly in 2013. Scholarships are awarded based on a family's household income and can be used to pay the required tuition and fees to attend an eligible private school.

Who Can Apply?

Parents of any North Carolina student entering kindergarten through 12th grade.

What are eligibility requirments?

Students must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the Opportunity Scholarship:
     
       *At least 5 years old by August 31st or at least 4 years old by April 16th and approved for Kindergarten according to State guidelines
     
      * Lives in North Carolina
      * Has not graduated from high school
      * Has not enrolled in a post-secondary institution full-time

Note: Scholarship amount is determined by household income

How Much is the Scholarship?

Scholarships range from approximately $3,000 to $7,000 and are based on a family's household income. Scholarships can be used to pay the required tuition and fees to attend an eligible private school. 

     * Families may be responsible for other specific fees charged by a school.

When Can I Apply?

February 1st- March 1st Each Year