Opportunity Scholarships could make private school an option for your family!
Scholarship Calculator
Find out how much money your family is eligible to receive through the OSP
Find a Private School
Explore and compare schooling options to determine the best fit for your child
Apply for the OSP
Applications will be accepted beginning February 1, 2024
Request Application Assistance
Receive one-on-one help from a member of our Parent Liaison Team
Opportunity Scholarships could make private school an option for your family!
The Opportunity Scholarship Program provides annual scholarships for tuition and fees at an eligible private school. This program was established in 2013 and allows families to access the best education for their child’s needs.
Beginning with the 2024-25 school year, ALL NC K-12 STUDENTS are eligible, regardless of income or prior public school enrollment. The application for the 2024-25 school year will open on February 1, 2024. New student applications submitted from February 1 through March 1 will be awarded in the amounts below, to the extent funding remains available.
Award Tier 1
$7,468
Award Tier 2
$6,722
Award Tier 3
$4,480
Award Tier 4
$3,360
Scholarship Calculator
A student’s scholarship amount is based on Award Tier. Fill out the form to calculate which Award Tier you may be eligible for and see your estimated scholarship amount.
Check Your Estimated Scholarship Amount
Find a Private School
NC Schools Around me is a one-of-a-kind web application that puts parental school choice options right at parents’ fingertips! NC Schools Around Me enables parents to explore their schooling options and compare those options.
The priority application period for the 2024-2025 ESA+ and Opportunity Scholarship programs has closed. Families who applied for scholarships will be notified of their award status beginning in April. If you would like to be notified if the application reopens, visit the SEAA website.