Giving parents options.

Giving students opportunities.

Whether your child already has a M.O.S.T. scholarship or you are looking into our program for the first time, we are happy to provide information that helps you make informed decisions about your child's education. To learn more about how M.O.S.T. has benefited families in the Memphis area, check out these personal stories from some of our M.O.S.T. family members.

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Lottery Application

Applications will open February 1, 2025 for the 2025-2026 school year.

The demand for M.O.S.T. scholarships is very high. M.O.S.T. awards new scholarships by lottery. Learn about the process.

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New Student Application

If you have been notified that your student's name was drawn in the February Lottery Application Process, please complete a New Student Application.

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Requalification

If you're a current family receiving scholarship funds, learn how to submit for requalification or apply now.

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High School Application

This application is for rising 9th-grade M.O.S.T. students who are choosing NOT to apply for the McDonnell Scholarship.

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McDonnell Scholarship Application

This application is for rising 9th-grade M.O.S.T. students applying for the merit-based McDonnell Scholarship.

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Senior Profile

This form is for graduating seniors.

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M.O.S.T. College Scholarship for On-Campus Living

This form is for graduating M.O.S.T. McDonnell Scholars attending University of Memphis, Christian Brothers University, or Rhodes College.

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Partner Schools

See our list of M.O.S.T. Partner Schools to find a great fit for your child.

What Parents Say

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As a mother with limited income, I wanted the best education I could give my son. M.O.S.T. has been my saving grace and has helped me give my son a safe and quality education. "J" is now in 9th grade and is soaring in academics and sports. Thank you M.O.S.T., for your support... and the staff is amazing!

Carolyn
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M.O.S.T. has been a blessing to my children and myself. They are in an awesome learning environment. I'm a single mother of 3 wanting more for my children than what I had coming up as a child. I've been able to send my children to private school from ages 4 tot 17. Receiving M.O.S.T. scholarships has been less stressful for me figuring out how to pay tuition. I'm just thankful my children are recipients.

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