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Program |
The D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program (OSP) |
Opportunity Type |
Scholarship |
About the Program |
The OSP awards K-12 scholarships to families of the District with school-aged children interested in attending a participating private school. It is FREE to apply and you can apply for all children. Scholarships awards are up to $12,572 for high school and up to $8,381 for elementary and middle schools. Awards can be used for; tuition, uniforms, books, and transportation. |
Application Website |
Program Benefits
Renewable? |
Yes |
Additional Details |
Students currently participating in the OSP must renew and prove eligibility each school year to continue using the scholarship. Parents/guardians can renew their child's scholarship at an application event. To renew a scholarship, parents/guardians must meet the the following requirements:
If you have a child currently participating in the OSP and want to apply for a new child you will have to submit both a Renewal and an Application form. |
Requirements
Description |
Along with filling out an application, you will need to provide documentation to prove the residential, age and financial requirements for the program. Use the application checklist to learn which documents are acceptable to prove eligibility. Parents/guardians who have confirmed application submissions will begin to receive notification of the status of their student's application documents. Once the Trust has determined if your child is eligible for a K-12 scholarship, he/she will go through Baseline Testing. After baseline testing, scholarships will be awarded through a lottery. |
Open to residents of: |
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Open to students attending school in: |
National - All 50 States |
Minimum Age |
5 |
Year in School |
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Citizenship |
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Other Details |
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Keywords |
D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program (OSP) |
Last Modified Date |
November 02, 2015 |