Homeschool Scholarships and Funding

Does your student thrive in math and science, but you're not sure if your budget can handle their interest? It's time to introduce you to the world of scholarships! 

This is a list of special opportunities for middle and high school students interested in discovery and innovation, and can help your family by opening the doors to exciting competitions designed just for students!

Please make sure you learn from the organization directly, this list is just to get you pointed in the right direction to start you off on your adventure.

Description: Recognizes and awards exceptional students who have completed significant projects in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, literature, music, or philosophy.

Eligibility: Applicants must be 18 or younger as of the application deadline and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Award: Scholarships are awarded in amounts of $50,000, $25,000, and $10,000.

Application Deadline: mid-February

Link: Davidson Fellows Scholarship

Description: An internet-based applied mathematics competition for high school juniors and seniors.

Eligibility: Teams of 3-5 students from the same school or homeschool association.

Award: Scholarships totaling $100,000 are awarded to the top teams.

Application Deadline: Registration closes on mid-February and the competition takes place in March.

Link: MathWorks

Description: Formerly known as Broadcom MASTERS, this is a national science competition for U.S. middle school students.

Eligibility: Open to U.S. middle school students who have completed a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics project.

Awards: Various awards, including the Samueli Foundation Prize of $25,000 for the top STEM student.

Application Deadline: Typically in June; specific dates vary annually.

Link: Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge

Description: Offered by Scholarships360, this monthly scholarship is open to all students, including homeschoolers, seeking financial assistance for their education.

How It Works: Students can apply for this scholarship without the need to submit an essay. Winners are selected through a random drawing each month.

Due Date: The deadline is the last day of each month.

Basic Requirements: Open to all high school and college students, including homeschoolers.

Link: Scholarships360 $10,000 No Essay Scholarship

Description: A prestigious science and mathematics competition for high school seniors.

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Award: Finalists receive scholarships ranging from $25,000 to $250,000.

Application Deadline: early November 

Link: Regeneron Science Talent Search

Description: Sallie Mae offers a monthly scholarship drawing where students can win $2,000 without the need to submit an essay.

How It Works: Students fill out a simple online form to enter the monthly drawing. Winners are selected randomly.

Due Date: The last day of each month.

Basic Requirements: Open to high school juniors and seniors, as well as all college students who are U.S. citizens or legal residents.

Link: Sallie Mae $2,000 Monthly No-Essay Scholarship

Homeschool funding options in the United States vary significantly by state, with some offering financial assistance through Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), tax credits, or charter school partnerships. Below is an overview of homeschool funding options for each of the 50 US states.

Alabama Program: CHOOSE Act (Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students' Education Act of 2024). Details: Eligible families can receive up to $7,000 for private school tuition or applicable school costs, or up to $2,000 for homeschooling expenses via education savings accounts. Eligibility: Initially targets families with an adjusted gross income below 300% of the federal poverty level, prioritizing students with disabilities, military families, and lower-income families. Application Deadline: Families must apply by April 7 for the upcoming school year. More Information: Alabama CHOOSE Act Program

Alaska Program: Public Homeschool Programs. Details: Alaska offers numerous public homeschool programs statewide, providing parents with an educational allotment of around $2,000 per enrolled child. More Information: Homeschool Funding in Alaska

Arizona Program: Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESA). Details: Provides scholarships of about $7,000 or more for qualifying educational expenses, including private school tuition, online education, tutoring, transportation, and educational therapy. Eligibility: Expanded eligibility to all Arizona students as of 2022. More Information: Arizona ESA Program

Arkansas Program: Educational Freedom Account Program. Details: Provides eligible families with funds to cover various educational expenses, including homeschooling. More Information: Arkansas Homeschool Funding

California Program: Charter School Partnerships
Details: Families who enroll their children in a charter school with the intent to homeschool can receive an annual stipend of $2,200–$3,200 per family to support educational expenses.
 Eligibility: Available to families homeschooling through a charter school. More Information: California Homeschool Grants

Colorado Program: Tax Credits for Nonpublic Education. Details: Provides tax credits to families for educational expenses, which can include homeschooling. More Information: Colorado Homeschool Funding

Connecticut Currently, Connecticut does not offer specific funding or tax credits for homeschooling families.

Delaware Currently, Delaware does not offer specific funding or tax credits for homeschooling families.

Florida Program: School Choice Scholarships
Details: Offers scholarships of up to $8,000 per student, which can be used for various educational expenses, including homeschooling.
More Information: Florida Homeschool Funding

Georgia Program: Qualified Education Expense Tax Credit. Details: Provides tax credits to individuals and corporations who donate to Student Scholarship Organizations (SSOs), which can then provide scholarships to students, including those who are homeschooled. More Information: Georgia Homeschool Funding

Hawaii Currently, Hawaii does not offer specific funding or tax credits for homeschooling families.

Idaho Currently, Idaho does not offer specific funding or tax credits for homeschooling families.

Illinois Program: Educational Expense Tax Credit. Details: Illinois offers a tax credit of 25% of qualified education expenses over $250, up to a maximum credit of $500 per family. Eligibility: Parents or legal guardians of a full-time student under the age of 21 at an Illinois public or nonpublic elementary or secondary school. More Information: Illinois Department of Revenue

Indiana Program: Private School/Homeschool Deduction. Details: Indiana provides a tax deduction of up to $1,000 per dependent child for unreimbursed education expenditures, which include homeschooling expenses. Eligibility: Parents or legal guardians who homeschool their children in Indiana. More Information: Indiana Department of Revenue

Iowa Program: Tuition and Textbook Credit. Details: Iowa offers a tax credit of 25% of the first $2,000 of eligible education expenses per dependent, which can include homeschooling expenses. Eligibility: Parents or legal guardians of dependent children attending accredited or non-accredited schools, including homeschools, in Iowa. More Information: Iowa Department of Revenue

Kansas Currently, Kansas does not offer specific funding or tax credits for homeschooling families.

Kentucky Currently, Kentucky does not offer specific funding or tax credits for homeschooling families.

Louisiana Program: School Expense Deduction. Details: Louisiana provides a tax deduction of up to $5,000 per dependent for eligible educational expenses, which can include homeschooling expenses. Eligibility: Parents or legal guardians of dependent children attending a public or nonpublic elementary or secondary school, including homeschools, in Louisiana. More Information: Louisiana Department of Revenue

Maine Program: Town Tuitioning Program. Details: In certain areas without public schools, Maine allows funds to be used for tuition at approved private schools or for homeschooling. Eligibility: Residents of towns without public schools at their grade level. More Information: Maine Department of Education

Maryland Currently, Maryland does not offer specific funding or tax credits for homeschooling families.

Massachusetts Currently, Massachusetts does not offer specific funding or tax credits for homeschooling families.

Michigan Currently, Michigan does not offer specific funding or tax credits for homeschooling families.

Minnesota Program: Education Deduction and Credit. Details: Minnesota offers both a tax credit and a tax deduction for educational expenses, which can include homeschooling. Eligibility: The tax credit is available to parents with income below a certain threshold, while the deduction is available to all parents regardless of income. More Information: Minnesota Department of Revenue

Mississippi Currently, Mississippi does not offer specific funding or tax credits for homeschooling families.

Missouri Currently, Missouri does not offer specific funding or tax credits for homeschooling families.

Montana Tax Credit for Qualified Education Contributions. Details: Montana provides a tax credit for donations to scholarship organizations, which can assist with educational expenses, including homeschooling. Eligibility: Individuals and corporations making donations to qualified scholarship organizations. More Information: Montana Department of Revenue

Nebraska Currently, Nebraska does not offer specific funding or tax credits for homeschooling families.

Nevada Program: Education Savings Accounts (ESA) Program. Details: Nevada established an ESA program allowing parents to use state funds for various educational expenses, including homeschooling; however, the program has faced legal challenges and is not currently operational. More Information: Nevada Treasurer's Office

New Hampshire Program: Education Freedom Accounts. Details: New Hampshire offers Education Freedom Accounts, which provide funds that can be used for various educational expenses, including homeschooling. Eligibility: Families meeting certain income requirements. More Information: New Hampshire Department of Education

New Jersey Currently, New Jersey does not offer specific funding or tax credits for homeschooling families.

New Mexico Currently, New Mexico does not offer specific funding or tax credits for homeschooling families. 

New York Currently, New York does not offer specific funding or tax credits for homeschooling families.

North Carolina Program: Opportunity Scholarship Program. Details: Provides scholarships up to $6,492 per year for eligible students to attend private schools, which can include homeschools operating as private schools. Eligibility: Household income not exceeding 150% of the amount required for the student to qualify for the federal free or reduced-price lunch program. More Information: North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority

North Dakota Currently, North Dakota does not offer specific funding or tax credits for homeschooling families.

Ohio Program: EdChoice Scholarship Program. Details: Offers scholarships to students from underperforming public schools to attend private schools, which can include certain homeschool scenarios. Eligibility: Students assigned to underperforming public schools or meeting income requirements. More Information: Ohio Department of Education

Oklahoma Program: Equal Opportunity Education Scholarship. Details: Provides tax credits for donations to scholarship-granting organizations, which can offer scholarships to students, including those who are homeschooled. Eligibility: Donors receive tax credits; scholarships are awarded based on organizational criteria. More Information: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Oregon Currently, Oregon does not offer specific funding or tax credits for homeschooling families.

Pennsylvania Program: Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program. Details: Provides tax credits to businesses that make contributions to scholarship organizations, which can offer scholarships to students, including those who are homeschooled. Eligibility: Businesses receive tax credits; scholarships are awarded based on organizational criteria. More Information: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development

Rhode Island Program: Tax Credits for Contributions to Scholarship Organizations
Details: Offers tax credits to businesses that contribute to scholarship organizations, which can provide scholarships to students, including those who are homeschooled. Eligibility: Businesses receive tax credits; scholarships are awarded based on organizational criteria.
More Information: Rhode Island Division of Taxation

South Carolina Program: Educational Credit for Exceptional Needs Children. Details: Provides scholarships to exceptional needs students to attend eligible schools, which can include certain homeschool scenarios. Eligibility: Students with exceptional needs as defined by the program. More Information: South Carolina Department of Revenue

South Dakota Currently, South Dakota does not offer specific funding or tax credits for homeschooling families.

Tennessee Program: Individualized Education Account (IEA) Program. Details: Provides options for parents of eligible students with disabilities to choose the education opportunities that best meet their child's unique needs, which can include homeschooling. Eligibility: Students must have an active Individualized Education Program (IEP) and meet other specific criteria.
More Information: Tennessee Department of Education

Texas Currently, Texas does not offer specific funding or tax credits for homeschooling families.

Utah Program: Utah Fits All Scholarship Program
Details: Starting in 2024, Utah offers scholarships of up to $8,000 per student for educational expenses, including homeschooling. Eligibility: All K-12 students in Utah are eligible, with priority given to lower-income families. More Information: Utah State Board of Education

Vermont Program: Town Tuitioning Program.
Details: In towns without public schools, Vermont allows funds to be used for tuition at approved private schools or for homeschooling. Eligibility: Residents of towns without public schools at their grade level. More Information: Vermont Agency of Education

Virginia Program: Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credits Program. Details: Provides tax credits to individuals and businesses that make donations to scholarship foundations, which can offer scholarships to students, including those who are homeschooled. Eligibility: Donors receive tax credits; scholarships are awarded based on organizational criteria. More Information: Virginia Department of Education

Washington Currently, Washington does not offer specific funding or tax credits for homeschooling families.

West Virginia Program: Hope Scholarship Program. Details: Provides funding that can be used for a variety of educational expenses, including homeschooling. Eligibility: Students eligible for public school enrollment in West Virginia. More Information: West Virginia Hope Scholarship

Wisconsin  Currently, Wisconsin does not offer specific funding or tax credits for homeschooling families.

Wyoming Currently, Wyoming does not offer specific funding or tax credits for homeschooling families.

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