Homeschool Grants & Scholarships

Homeschooled large school graduates have certain scholarship alternatives for school.

In accordance to the Nationwide Home Schooling Analysis Institute (NHERI), there have been two.04 million homeschool college students in the U. S. in 2010. School-bound college students have alternatives in scholarships and grants earmarked solely for homeschooled large school graduates. Organizational affiliations, mission or ministry Education, educational excellence and minimal GPA are examples of some particular award designations. These awards are accessible in chosen homeschool-certain schools, universities and states.

Virginia

Awarded for economic want, educational excellence and excellent leadership, the Patrick Henry School Scholarship funds tuition to Patrick Henry School in Purcellville, Virginia. The school aims especially to appeal to homeschoolers, and does not acknowledge federal student loans. The scholarship is for Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) member households. Set up in 1983, HSLDA upholds the constitutional proper of mothers and fathers to guidebook the Schooling of their young children and to shield household freedoms. Set up in 1994, the basis is the non-revenue arm of HSLDA. Freshmen attending Patrick Henry University as entire-time college students, homeschooled by way of substantial school, are qualified for the scholarship. In 2010, freshman scholarships ranged amongst $1,000 and $two,000.

North Carolina, Indiana

In North Carolina, the Apologia Mission presents the North Carolinians for Home Schooling Award for Mission/Ministry Education. The award applies to homeschooled college students in North Carolina whose target is to train for ministry or missionary operate. In 2011, the price of the scholarship was $1,000, renewable for up to 4 decades. The Apologia Mission is the non-revenue associate of Apologia Academic Ministries, Inc.

The Apologia Mission also funds the Apologia Award for Educational Excellence, for homeschooled-college students dwelling in the State of Indiana. Only educational merit is a consideration for this award, valued at $two,000 in 2011, and renewable for up to 4 a long time. The Indiana Basis For Homeschooling administers the award.

Illinois

Highland Local community School in Northwest Illinois delivers a Home School Scholarship for homeschool graduates who desire to generate an affiliate diploma even though enrolled total-time at the school. Administered by the Highland Local community University Basis, the scholarship applies to any subject of Analysis and has no House requirement. A minimal 3.0 GPA is a prerequisite.

California

William Jessup University in Rocklin, California was the very first personal, 4-yr school in better Sacramento. The school presents a aggressive Homeschool Scholarship. A 1st-time freshman who finished all 4 decades of substantial school in a homeschool system is qualified to use. The scholarship is renewable yearly, discipline to the recipient keeping a minimal cumulative 3.0 GPA. In 2011, the appeal of the scholarship was $five,000 per 12 months.