MISSOURI MOScholars
Learn How MOScholars Supports Families with Financial Education Assistance
About MOScholars
MOScholars is Missouri’s statewide Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program designed to open more learning opportunities for families. Established in 2021, it offers scholarships to students with IEPs and to students from low-income households, giving families greater choice in finding the school setting that meets their child’s unique needs.
Expanding school choice scholarships
— Activate MO is Now an Approved EAO
Activate Missouri is proud to serve as one of the state’s newest Educational Assistance Organizations (EAOs). As an approved EAO, we work to ensure MOScholars funding reaches the students and families who need it most. Our role is to guide families through the scholarship process, connect them with meaningful resources, and help expand educational opportunities across every region of Missouri.
Explore Our Partner Schools
Activate MO is committed to expanding access to a diverse range of high quality school options that meet the unique needs of families. Below, you’ll find our current list of partner schools participating in the MOScholars scholarship program, with more partnerships continuing to be added.
To learn more about each school, click the link to explore their programs and offerings. When you’re ready, complete the school’s application and the Activate MO MOScholars scholarship application form below to declare your interest.
— North Side Community School
North Side Community School is a public charter school with open enrollment for children in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. We focus on the whole child offering an exceptional academic and life experience. North Side Community School puts basic living needs and basic academic skills mastery high on our priority list with extended day enrichment programming and an extended school year further characterizing our approach to education.
— Believe Academy
BELIEVE STL Academy is a public college and career preparatory high school serving students in St. Louis. The school’s model is designed to ensure students graduate with a high school diploma while also earning an associate’s degree or an industry-recognized certification in a high-demand career field. BELIEVE STL Academy emphasizes student agency, autonomy, and academic acceleration, and partners with local organizations to provide meaningful pathways to college and workforce opportunities.
— Everyday IBAADAH Academy
Everyday Ibaadah Academy is a fully accredited PK–12 private school offering both virtual and hybrid learning options, now including a Missouri Hybrid program in Kansas City. The hybrid model blends online instruction with in person support four days a week, giving families a flexible, structured learning experience that supports academic growth and enrichment. Students participate in teacher-led virtual classes and attend in-person sessions at Masjid Al-Khair, helping them meet grade-level requirements and engage with quality instruction tailored to their needs. Everyday Ibaadah Academy’s approach emphasizes both academic standards and a nurturing school community.
— Friendly Academy
Friendly Academy is a tuition-free public charter school in North City St. Louis, offering Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade. Designed to grow with the community, Friendly Academy will expand grade levels based on family needs, with plans to serve K-12. Grounded in the values of love, innovation, community, and impact, Friendly Academy offers a Literacy Lab grounded in the science of reading, alongside innovative programs that prepare students for lifelong success. As a trusted community partner, Friendly Academy goes beyond traditional academics to connect families to vital resources like housing, food, and clothing, creating a strong foundation for student and family success.
