All 10,000 scholarships for 2025-26 have been awarded, but you can still join the waitlist to stay in the loop for 2026-27 applications. Current ESTF students can renew for 2026-27 starting November 1. Priority applications open on January 15, and the general application window opens on February 9.

ESA Webinar 2025

SC School Choice Parent Navigator, Felicity Ropp, leads a Webinar helping Parents navigate South Carolina’s new School Choice program, the Educational Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF).

We’ll explain exactly what the Education Scholarship Trust Fund is and can be used for, break down the eligibility requirements, and walk you through the application process so you are ready to apply.

Applications open for all eligible families on Monday, May 19, at 8am. There are a limited number of these $7,500 scholarships available, so you’ll want to make sure you are ready to complete your application and upload supporting documentation ASAP.

 

Intro

ESA Basics

Expenses

Eligibility

Applying

FAQs

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