Your student could be eligible for up to $6,375 in scholarships!

The Bright Futures Fund is  a certified Educational Assistance Organization for the MOSCHOLARS K-12 Scholarship program in Missouri.  Donors are able to receive special tax credits for their donations and families will be able to apply for scholarships to attend our Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph. *
*Full application sent directly to those determined to be eligible, ONLY through link shared

Who is Eligible?

Two Pathways to Qualify for Scholarships

Pathway #1 - Students with an IEP or ISP

Pathway #2 - New Enrollee
What's an IEP (Individualized Education Plan)?
  • An IEP lays out the special education instruction, supports, and services a student needs to thrive in school.
  • IEPs are part of PreK–12 public education.
​Do Homeschool Students Qualify?
Whereas homeschool students can qualify for this new program, there are several requirements that are needed in order to be eligible.
  • Per Missouri state program rules, homeschooling is considered 'private school.' Families who currently are homeschooling and are interested in transferring to Catholic school must be in Kindergarten or first grade.  Otherwise they would have to be in public school one semester in the 12 months prior.
  • Co-op homeschools are not considered a “qualifying school” by the state. ​
  • Family must live within one of the approved cities/counties. 
  • Family must meet the income requirement or have an IEP within the prior three years. 
  • Student must be new to homeschool or have a valid IEP.
  • Agree to not pay, share, refund, or rebate any MOScholars account funds in any manner with the parent, qualified student, or any other individual within three (3) degrees of consanguinity (kinship/relation) to the qualified student. (i.e. parents cannot be compensated for teaching.)
  • Submit a proposed curriculum plan, or produce the records required to be maintained under section 167.031.2(2)(a), RSMo.
  • Provide the STO with authorization to conduct a review of the criminal history records maintained by the Missouri State Highway Patrol in the Missouri criminal records repository for every adult who resides in the home school, if the home school is given initial approval from an EAO.
  • Complete and provide the home school certification application.
  • Receive approval from an EAO and the State Treasurer's Office.
  • Curriculum must be accredited. 
  • Student must take a standardized test annually at one of our Catholic School locations.  

Income Eligibility Guidelines
Effective July 1, 2022

MOScholars Qualifying Schools in Our Region
Serving 27 total in our area

Exceptions & Exclusions:​
  • Application does not guarantee awarding of scholarship(s), and any tuition that falls outside of the scholarship(s) is the responsibility of the family receiving said scholarship(s).
  • Only applicable to K-12 students, living in Missouri. (homeschool students included)
  • Scholarship Funds must cover tuition first
Whether a parent or supporter, there are a number of documents that you might need while working with the new MOSchoalrs Program. They are NOT needed by everyone, but if you ever have a question about which form(s) to fill out for certain situations, please let us know. In the meantime, please use the link above for all official program documents. We will upload new forms as we receive them from the State.

Are you interested in applying for a scholarship?

Catholic Education has never been more accessible in our Diocese.
*Full application link shared directly with those determined to be eligible, ONLY through link shared