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Applications will be accepted beginning February 6, 2025
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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.
ALL NC K-12 STUDENTS are eligible regardless of income or prior public school enrollment. As we prepare for the application period for the 2025-26 school year, we want you to be ready to apply when the time comes. The 2025 application is currently open.
Below are the scholarship amounts for the 2025-26 school year.
Award Tier 1
$7,686
Award Tier 2
$6,918
Award Tier 3
$4,612
Award Tier 4
$3,458
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The priority application period for the 2025-26 school year closed on March 6. Applications received after this date will be awarded on a first-come first-serve basis as funds are available after all renewal student and priority period students are awarded. Visit the SEAA website to learn more.
SchoolChoiceNorthCarolina.com is not affiliated with the State Education Assistance Authority, the agency that administers the state’s scholarship programs.