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Alumni know what doors our scholarships can open. --- **[Parent-Student Portal](https://www.memphisscholarships.org/parents)  |  [School Portal](https://www.memphisscholarships.org/schools)  |  [Dates & Deadlines](https://www.memphisscholarships.org/dates-deadlines)**  |  [**Prospective Parents**](https://www.memphisscholarships.org/prospective-parent)   [![MOSTLogoVector_BLACK_notagline](https://www.memphisscholarships.org/hs-fs/hubfs/MOSTLogoVector_BLACK_notagline.png?width=119&height=40&name=MOSTLogoVector_BLACK_notagline.png) ![MOSTLogoVector_BLACK_notagline](https://www.memphisscholarships.org/hs-fs/hubfs/MOSTLogoVector_BLACK_notagline.png?width=119&height=40&name=MOSTLogoVector_BLACK_notagline.png) ](https://www.memphisscholarships.org) [![story collaborative](https://www.memphisscholarships.org/hubfs/story%20collaborative.svg) ](https://www.memphisscholarships.org) - [Our Discovery](https://www.memphisscholarships.org/new-type-tn-scholarship) - [MOST Approach](https://www.memphisscholarships.org/most-school-choice-scholarship) - [Our Discovery](https://www.memphisscholarships.org/new-type-tn-scholarship) - [MOST Approach](https://www.memphisscholarships.org/most-school-choice-scholarship) [Donate](https://www.memphisscholarships.org/donate) [![Pay It Forward FINAL](https://www.memphisscholarships.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Pay%20It%20Forward%20FINAL.png?width=500&height=500&name=Pay%20It%20Forward%20FINAL.png "Pay It Forward FINAL")](https://www.memphisscholarships.org/donate) More than anyone, MOST Alumni know what doors our scholarships can open. As rewarding as it is to see MOST Students thrive in elementary, middle, and high school, catching up with our alumni after they leave the program is a unique thrill. Your experiences in college and trade school, and the hard work you’ve poured into your careers inspire us every day. Now, we’re asking you to help us usher the next generation of high-achieving students into their own bright futures with a gift to MOST When you Pay It Forward, you give Memphis-area families the opportunity to send their children to the schools that best fit their needs, regardless of zip code or financial circumstances. [ Click Here to Pay It Forward ](https://www.memphisscholarships.org/donate) 2025-2026 School Year ## Quick Facts - MOST granted **$1,013,418** to **352 students** attending 44 partner schools. - The average scholarship for students in PK3 through grade 12 is **$2,865**. - The average tuition per student is** $15,855** (not including financial aid provided by schools). - MOST Scholarships provided, on average, **50%** of students' tuition less school financial aid. ## How MOST Scholarships Work ![event](https://www.memphisscholarships.org/hubfs/event.svg) ##### Applications Families who qualify financially may apply* for a scholarship for their preschooler, kindergartner, first- or second-grader, or child with special-needs up to grade 8. ![Frame (1)](https://www.memphisscholarships.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Frame%20(1).png?width=30&height=41&name=Frame%20(1).png) ##### Scholars Choose The parents or guardians of MOST Scholars choose the schools they believe are the best fit for their children. MOST provides the scholarship funds directly to the partner schools each semester. ![needs based icon-01](https://www.memphisscholarships.org/hs-fs/hubfs/needs%20based%20icon-01.png?width=46&height=46&name=needs%20based%20icon-01.png) ##### Needs Based Scholarship amounts are determined based on a combination of the family’s income, household size, and the portion of tuition they are expected to pay. 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