• Scholarships for VPK and Public Elementary School
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New Worlds Elementary Scholarship Accounts

  • Is your public school child having trouble reading? If so, the Florida Department of Education New Worlds Scholarships could help. 

    As long as funds remain available, VPK and public school students in grades K-5 may be eligible for a New Worlds Scholarship Account if they:

    • Scored below a Level 3 on the statewide, standardized English Language Arts (ELA) assessment in the prior school year.
    • Or scored below a Level 3 on the statewide, standardized Mathematics assessment in the prior school year.
    • Or meet current eligibility for a substantial deficiency in reading or math.

    An eligible student classified as an English Language Learner enrolled in a program or receiving services specifically designed to meet the instructional needs of English Language Learner students will receive priority.

    Dollars from this scholarship must be used to improve reading and/or math.

    This includes:

    • Part-time tutoring in reading and math
    • Summer or after-school programs designed to improve reading or math skills
    • Curriculum or instructional materials, including books and some technology items
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How Does It Work?

  • New Worlds Scholarship Accounts provide access to an Education Savings Account (ESA). The ESA functions like a bank account with funds you can spend on educational resources.

    Dollars from this scholarship must be used in ways that improve reading and/or math.

    This includes:

    • Part-time tutoring in reading and math
    • Summer or after-school programs designed to improve reading or math skills
    • Curriculum or instructional materials, including books and some technology items

    Pre-approved services and products are available through Step Up For Students' Education Market Assistant (EMA) Marketplace where families can use their scholarship dollars directly without having to pay out of pocket.
    Please Note: Starting in the '24-25 school year, families will no longer have to submit a reimbursement claim for educational expenses in compliance with Florida Statute.

    1. Apply for the scholarship through Step Up For Students EMA.
    2. If approved, Step Up For Students will notify you when your ESA funds are available.
    3. Login to the EMA portal to find pre-approved services and products. Payments to providers and vendors can be made directly from the ESA.

    For more information, please see the Parent Handbook.

    Join the Interest List for the 2024-25 school year to be among the first notified when applications become available.

New for the 2024-2025 school year:

  • Does your K-8 student attend a Florida public school other than the one they were assigned? Your family may qualify for a $750 Transportation Stipend! Click here for more information.
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