https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/scholarships Scholarships en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:20:14 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-an-expert-explains-how-the-federal-scholarship-tax-credit-will-work/2026/10 A former Ed. Dept. official predicts the program will generate $3 billion for scholarships in 2027. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:20:14 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-an-expert-explains-how-the-federal-scholarship-tax-credit-will-work/2026/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/new-rules-for-federal-school-choice-what-you-need-to-know/2026/10 Proposed rules from the IRS offer some details on how the first nationwide school choice program will work. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:34:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/new-rules-for-federal-school-choice-what-you-need-to-know/2026/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/federal-education-tax-credit-rules-are-finally-here-what-we-know-so-far/2026/10 The Treasury Department unveiled regulations governing a massive infusion of education funding nationwide. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:45:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/federal-education-tax-credit-rules-are-finally-here-what-we-know-so-far/2026/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-public-educators-are-skeptical-of-the-new-federal-tax-credits-they-neednt-be/2026/09 Unlike vouchers, the new scholarships can benefit students choosing to attend public schools. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:57:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-public-educators-are-skeptical-of-the-new-federal-tax-credits-they-neednt-be/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/federal-program-will-bring-private-school-choice-to-at-least-4-new-states/2026/01 More state decisions on opting into the first federal private school choice program are rolling in. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:46:55 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/federal-program-will-bring-private-school-choice-to-at-least-4-new-states/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/top-affirmative-action-foe-has-new-target-scholarships-for-aspiring-minority-teachers/2024/10 The legal activist behind the U.S. Supreme Court college admissions decision has now sued over an Illinois minority scholarship program. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 20:40:36 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/top-affirmative-action-foe-has-new-target-scholarships-for-aspiring-minority-teachers/2024/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/sponsor/merrimack-college/merrimacks-mints-program-gives-community-support-to-new-teachers Merrimack alumna Isabel Fernandes was at a crossroads between pursuing a graduate degree and or continuing through K-12 studies. Mon, 17 Jul 2023 16:57:34 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/sponsor/merrimack-college/merrimacks-mints-program-gives-community-support-to-new-teachers https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/6-more-states-will-soon-let-almost-all-students-attend-private-school-with-public-money/2023/06 So far this year, 14 states passed laws and lawmakers in 42 states introduced bills to expand private school choice. Thu, 15 Jun 2023 22:44:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/6-more-states-will-soon-let-almost-all-students-attend-private-school-with-public-money/2023/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/sponsor/merrimack-college/growing-from-pioneers-to-warriors For decades, Merrimack College has enjoyed a deep and fruitful partnership with Lawrence, Massachusetts, a city of more than 89,000 about five miles north of the College Thu, 15 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/sponsor/merrimack-college/growing-from-pioneers-to-warriors https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/voucher-programs-gain-strength-with-help-from-the-courts-an-expert-says/2022/12 A school choice expert explains how recent rulings could prevent future voucher programs from getting blocked by opponents. Thu, 22 Dec 2022 16:54:28 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/voucher-programs-gain-strength-with-help-from-the-courts-an-expert-says/2022/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/minnesota-offers-kids-200-and-scholarship-drawings-to-get-fully-vaccinated/2021/10 Minnesota is offering 12- to 17-year-olds who get COVID-19 vaccines a $200 reward and a shot at $100,000 worth of college scholarships. Tue, 19 Oct 2021 17:32:49 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/minnesota-offers-kids-200-and-scholarship-drawings-to-get-fully-vaccinated/2021/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/will-scholarships-persuade-ohio-parents-to-get-their-kids-vaccinated/2021/05 Every Wednesday, the state will randomly draw a 12-17-year-old to win a scholarship for five weeks. Mon, 17 May 2021 20:51:44 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/will-scholarships-persuade-ohio-parents-to-get-their-kids-vaccinated/2021/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/lgbtq-issues-roil-florida-school-choice-debate/2020/03 As lawmakers weigh expansion of the state’s voucher and tax-credit scholarship programs, some renew a push for anti-discrimination protection for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students. Wed, 04 Mar 2020 02:34:55 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/lgbtq-issues-roil-florida-school-choice-debate/2020/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-happened-to-students-left-behind-as-florida-expanded-its-voucher-program/2020/03 The nation's largest tax-credit scholarship program doesn't seem to have hurt the academics of students who remain in public schools, a new study shows. Tue, 03 Mar 2020 21:23:06 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-happened-to-students-left-behind-as-florida-expanded-its-voucher-program/2020/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/private-school-choice-programs-fall-short-on-transparency-accountability/2020/02 Education Week finds that few of the nearly 30 states with programs that pay tuition at private schools or tax-credits to incentivize businesses and individuals to do so require private schools to follow standard policies used to ensure transparency and accountability in the nation’s public schools. Sat, 29 Feb 2020 02:33:21 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/private-school-choice-programs-fall-short-on-transparency-accountability/2020/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/high-court-leans-toward-support-for-religious-schools/2020/02 In a case from Montana, conservative justices suggested they were inclined to rule for parents who seek to reinstate a state tax credit funding scholarships for use at religious schools. Wed, 12 Feb 2020 02:11:38 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/high-court-leans-toward-support-for-religious-schools/2020/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/new-scholarship-rewards-completing-road-to-college-steps/2018/10 A new $25 million scholarship sponsored by the College Board rewards students for taking key steps to prepare for, and apply to, college. Thu, 18 Oct 2018 18:13:34 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/new-scholarship-rewards-completing-road-to-college-steps/2018/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/ind-scholarship-law-aims-to-entice-top-students-into-teaching/2016/04 Indiana has become the latest state to seek to curb persistent teacher shortages by offering college-tuition dollars to students who go into teaching. Wed, 20 Apr 2016 00:02:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/ind-scholarship-law-aims-to-entice-top-students-into-teaching/2016/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/scholarship-fund-surpasses-100-million-for-9-11-kin/2015/09 A private scholarship fund for family members of 9/11 victims says it has awarded $115.9 million to 2,825 students. Tue, 15 Sep 2015 21:35:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/scholarship-fund-surpasses-100-million-for-9-11-kin/2015/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/college-board-shares-psat-results-with-scholarship-providers/2015/01 College Board is now giving students the option to have the results from their Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test sent to five more organizations that give scholarships to disadvantaged students. Fri, 30 Jan 2015 17:42:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/college-board-shares-psat-results-with-scholarship-providers/2015/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/skepticism-hope-greet-presidents-community-college-plan/2015/01 The big questions are how to pay for the $60 billion initiative proposed by President Barack Obama and whether the Republican-controlled Congress will approve it. Tue, 20 Jan 2015 18:41:50 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/skepticism-hope-greet-presidents-community-college-plan/2015/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/ncaa-approves-full-cost-of-attendance-scholarships-for-student-athletes/2015/01 In a historic move, student-athlete and faculty representatives from the 65 schools in "Power Five" conferences voted 79-1 Saturday to expand the scope of athletic scholarships for NCAA athletes. Sun, 18 Jan 2015 21:07:48 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/ncaa-approves-full-cost-of-attendance-scholarships-for-student-athletes/2015/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/new-scholarship-to-benefit-undocumented-graduates-of-chicago-charter-network/2014/09 The Pritzker Taubert Family Foundation is committing about $3 million in college scholarships for undocumented youth who will graduate next spring from Chicago's Noble Network of Charter Schools. Mon, 29 Sep 2014 20:51:05 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/new-scholarship-to-benefit-undocumented-graduates-of-chicago-charter-network/2014/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/fla-tax-credit-scholarship-students-match-national-learning-gains/2014/08 Study of test scores from students receiving tax-credit scholarships in Florida to attend private schools shows little change in their learning gains from previous years. Thu, 14 Aug 2014 03:22:34 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/fla-tax-credit-scholarship-students-match-national-learning-gains/2014/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/yes-prep-charter-program-redefines-goals-and-strategies-for-success/2014/06 YES Prep Public Schools, a Houston-based charter network, is looking to further boost its graduates' college-completion rates by refocusing its approaches and strategies. Thu, 12 Jun 2014 19:21:34 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/yes-prep-charter-program-redefines-goals-and-strategies-for-success/2014/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/posses-keep-students-on-academic-track/2014/06 A New York City-based foundation harnesses a little positive peer pressure to help students successfully negotiate the pathway from high school to college graduation. Mon, 02 Jun 2014 22:32:34 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/posses-keep-students-on-academic-track/2014/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/schools-prod-students-toward-diplomas-with-tuition-cash/2014/06 While a growing number of districts are using financial incentives to encourage students to go to college, experts caution that money alone won’t do the trick. Mon, 02 Jun 2014 22:32:34 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/schools-prod-students-toward-diplomas-with-tuition-cash/2014/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/high-schoolers-compete-for-scholarship-dollars-as-college-costs-rise/2014/04 Cost is a rising factor in college choice, prompting students to apply for scholarships from an array of sources as they prepare to make final decisions. Wed, 02 Apr 2014 18:00:43 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/high-schoolers-compete-for-scholarship-dollars-as-college-costs-rise/2014/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/school-improvement-is-citywide-effort-in-syracuse/2013/08 A promise of free college tuition was just the beginning for the Say Yes to Education initiative in its first test city. Wed, 07 Aug 2013 02:26:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/school-improvement-is-citywide-effort-in-syracuse/2013/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/eighth-grade-football-players-racking-up-college-scholarship-offers/2013/06 Within the past week, two 8th graders have been offered college football scholarships by universities in California. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:35:25 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/eighth-grade-football-players-racking-up-college-scholarship-offers/2013/06