Scholarships

CSFP offers K-8th grade scholarships, based on financial need, that help under-resourced Philadelphia families afford private schooling for up to three children.

How it Works

Our Process

All families must apply for a scholarship via CSFP’s random lottery. If you win the lottery, you will be asked to provide supplemental documents that confirm your income, address, and school enrollment. CSFP’s team is here to help you through the entire process!

Important Information

CSFP prioritizes K-8th grade scholarship opportunities to encourage students to foster their cognitive abilities, build social behavior, and develop life-long skills needed to succeed.

CSFP scholarships are awarded via random lottery.

Families can apply from mid-September through March 1. Applying before November 15 gives families the best chance to be selected for a scholarship.

There are 2,000 new scholarships available for the 2025-2026 school year.

Students who win the lottery will receive a scholarship until they move onto high school, as long as eligibility requirements are met.

Scholarship awards range from $1,250 – $3,350.

CSFP partners with more than 150 schools in the Greater Philadelphia area.

Scholarships for 2025-2026 SY

Eligibility Requirements

CSFP’s eligibility requirements are simple! Families must live in Philadelphia, have a child entering K-8th grade, and meet the income guidelines listed here.

Please note, all families are required to submit proof of at least $8,000 in annual cash income that is not SNAP and TANF. This requirement is in place to ensure that families are able to pay their portion of the school tuition and other fees.

Household Size	Household Income for 2024
2	$66,062
3	$75,949
4	$85,837
5	$95,742
6	$105,612
7	$115,499
8	$125,387
Each additional household member	Add $9,888

Is Your Family Eligible?

If your family lives in Philadelphia, has a child entering Kindergarten to 8th grade, and meets our current Household Income Guidelines, you are eligible to apply for a CSFP scholarship. If you are uncertain if your family would qualify, please reach out to us.

Find a School

Explore our diverse partner schools to find a school that meets the needs of both your child(ren) and family.

Questions?

Visit our FAQ page for quick and easy answers to common questions about our scholarship program.

Did your family receive a CSFP Scholarship?

CSFP’s Family Portal has all the information about your scholarship and important documents. You can easily access your account anytime with our portal.

Assess Your Award

Scholarship Estimation Calculator

Use this helpful calculator tool to estimate your family’s potential scholarship amount.

All CSFP scholarships are based on need and cover only part of the tuition. Each family is expected to contribute at least $500 per year towards tuition. We calculate each child’s scholarship by considering household size and income. For the 2024-2025 school year, the maximum scholarship is $3,350 per child.

Remember, this tool provides an estimate and is not a guarantee of an award of any amount.

Estimation Calculator

How many people live in your home?

In your household of 2 people, what is the range of your annual income?

In your household of 3 people, what is the range of your annual income?

In your household of 4 people, what is the range of your annual income?

In your household of 5 people, what is the range of your annual income?

In your household of 6 people, what is the range of your annual income?

In your household of 7 people, what is the range of your annual income?

In your household of 8 people, what is the range of your annual income?

You are eligible for an award of up to:

per child

If you know your school’s annual tuition, please enter it here.

This should be the amount of tuition for 1 child.

The amount of tuition that you will be responsible for is:

Tuition Responsible

Note: This is an approximation of CSFP’s scholarship award and the amount that you will be required to pay for tuition. Each family must pay at LEAST $500 towards tuition, most families pay MORE than $500. CSFP uses a negotiated rate system with all of our approved schools. This means that CSFP reviews each school’s actual tuition rate and may use a comparable rate that is more consistent with cost of living increases. CSFP will use whichever rate is lower when calculating the CSFP scholarship amount.

Because of you, my kids could attend the school they would like and you give us an opportunity to choose the school we would like. We can not express our happiness and thanks enough with words.

Van P.

CSFP Parent

Mark Your Calendar!

Secure your chances for scholarships by meeting these deadlines and marking these important dates.

Sep

Applications Open

Nov

Priority Deadline

Dec

Lottery Drawing

Mar

Final Application Deadline

Mar

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