Prospective Parents - MOST – Memphis Opportunity Scholarship Trust.

Current Application Status

The application process for the 2013-2014 school year is now closed. New scholarship recipients were selected in a random lottery from all the families who submitted pre-applications during February and all applicants were notified of their status in March 2013. If you submitted a pre-application and did not receive your notification you may call the MOST offices at (901) 842-5327.

How MOST Awards Scholarships

MOST is a privately-funded, non-profit organization that exists to help Memphis-area families who would not ordinarily be able to consider the option of private elementary and secondary schools. During the 2012-2013 school year, MOST is supporting 533 students with partial scholarships totaling approximately $808,800 at nearly 70 Memphis-area private schools. It is the privilege of MOST to partner with parents, helping ensure that each student is in the most appropriate educational environment for him or her.

Qualification for MOST’s elementary-age scholarships is based on financial need. Depending on the family's income, scholarships are worth up to a maximum of $1,800 per elementary-age child for a single year. The scholarship continues through eighth grade as long as the family remains financially eligible and is in good standing with the school. Students already receiving a MOST scholarship will be eligible to apply for a merit-based MOST High School Scholarship during the second semester of their 8th grade year. The high school scholarships are worth up to $2,000, thanks to a generous donor who is committed to helping our MOST High School Scholars graduate from their chosen school.

Sign Up for Application Updates

To indicate your interest in a scholarship for future years, please register your email address with us. You will be added to our monthly e-newsletter mailing list and will be notified when we are accepting new applicants each year. Also, please see our Resources page for other educational options and financial aid opportunities in the Memphis area.