The organizations listed below offer scholarships and financial assistance to families sending their children to a private school – please note that Olney Christian School has no affiliation with any of these foundations.
The following organizations require you to be a Pennsylvania Resident and also meet certain income guidelines.
*Children’s Scholarship Fund- Philadelphia, PA*
This Scholarship offers four-year K-8th grade scholarships to low-income families in Philadelphia. Scholarships are awarded by a lottery system. Recipients receive up to $2,800 towards tuition. The application is three simple qualifying questions. You can apply online at:
*Family Choice Scholarship*
This Scholarship is a project of the Pennsylvania Family Institute. They are committed to assisting families in sending students to the school of their choice. In previous years, they have given one time scholarship awards in the amount of $300 to $1,000. There is a $25 application fee. Applications are accepted until early July. More information can be found at:
*The Bravo Foundation*
Every year in June the Bravo Foundation holds a drawing, where it selects schools to win scholarship funding. If we are selected, we will send out the link for the scholarship application.
*The Bridge Foundation*
Similar to the Bravo Foundation, the Bridge Foundation holds a drawing as well, where it selects schools to win scholarship funding. If we are selected, we will send out the link for the scholarship application.
*CEO|America Children’s Educational Opportunity Fund*
CEO|America awards scholarships to students going into grades 2 to 8 and who are transferring from a public school to private school like Olney Christian. They make awards up to $3,500 for two years. More information can be found at:
Tuition Assistance
There is in-house Tuition Assistance available through Olney Christian School. Tuition Assistance money is raised through donations and school fundraisers throughout the year. After applying for outside scholarships and grants, each family may apply for additional tuition assistance which will be awarded based upon household income, on a first-come, first-serve basis.
To apply for Olney Christian School Tuition Assistance:
1. Your child must be accepted to Olney Christian School before you may apply for tuition assistance. You will receive further information on how to access the application upon acceptance.
2. Each family must apply for at least two outside scholarships before applying for tuition assistance. There are many organizations in the Philadelphia area that offer scholarships. For more information and to begin the application process, visit our Scholarships page.