Catholic Education has never been more accessible!
In 2021, Missouri enacted the MOScholars initiative which provides options for Missouri families, allowing them to seek alternative educational opportunities in our Catholic Schools (diocesan, parochial, and non-diocesan).
This program is only made possible when Missouri citizens direct up to HALF of their annual state income
taxes to Bright Futures Fund to be used for scholarships for children to attend Catholic schools—at NO COST to them!
Who is eligible?
Siblings of current MOScholars recipients
Students with an approved IEP 'Individualized Education Plan' developed under federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) or an individual service plan (ISP) that is developed in cooperation with a local education agency under IDEA, specifically those provisions pertaining to parentally placed private school children found in 20 U.S. Code 1412(a) (10) AND 34 cfr 300(B).*
Students who have been diagnosed with dyslexia, as the term "dyslexia" is defined in section 633.420.
Attended a public school as a full time student for at least one semester during the previous twelve (12) months.
Are eligible to begin kindergarten or first grade.
Must meet MOScholars income eligibility guidelines
*Any IEP or ISP that is proffered for program eligibility must be dated within thirty-six (36) months of the date of the student's application to the program. Students with ISPs that are not developed under IDEA are not eligible.
Pre-screening for Families
Determine if your student is eligible for up to $6,375 in scholarships to attend a campus of the St. Joseph Catholic Academy!
Tax Credits for Donors
Direct up to half of your annual state income taxes to be used for scholarships for children to attend Catholic school...all at no cost to you!
The Bright Futures Fund is a certified Educational Assistance Organization for the MOSCHOLARS K-12 Scholarship program in Missouri.