Grant opportunity · Maryland State Department of Education

Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today (BOOST) Scholarship Program

Award amount varies

About this opportunity

The BOOST Scholarship Program provides scholarship awards to help eligible low-income students attend participating nonpublic (private) schools in Maryland. Students must qualify for free or reduced-price meals (FARMs) and be enrolled or accepted at a participating nonpublic school for grades K–12. Award amounts vary based on household income, student grade level, special education status (IEP/IFSP/504 plan), and financial assistance provided by the school. The scholarship check is sent directly to the school and credited toward tuition. Approximately $9 million is available for an estimated ~2,500 awards; the prior year funded ~2,800 students across 19 Maryland jurisdictions. Priority is given to current recipients and their siblings. Awards cannot be transferred to another student, an…

Who may apply

individual

Deadline

2026-05-08

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