K12 Scholarship Opportunities
No family should assume that a K12-powered private education is out of reach for financial reasons. K12 offers two types of scholarships for students applying to or attending K12 Private Academy (formerly known as K12 International Academy). These are the We Stand Together Scholarship and the K12 Private Academy Scholarship. Eligible students may apply for both but will only be awarded one scholarship if selected.
Students who are awarded a K12 scholarship will also receive the following benefits:
The services and support available to full-time students including academic coaching, engagement monitoring, college counseling, and instructional support from certified teachers.
An assigned mentor who will meet regularly with the student and provide additional support, encouragement, and connections with other resources as necessary.
A laptop computer to use for the duration of the student’s enrollment, a monthly internet reimbursement if needed, and the online and hands-on learning materials available to full-time students
We Stand Together Scholarship
Purpose
At K12, we power "Education for Any ONE." For us, that is more than a tagline—it is an underlying philosophy. We stand with the Black community and we will work to help create real change toward racial equity. This year, we are implementing new scholarships for students in grades K–12 who identify as Black or African American. Each scholarship will cover tuition-free, full-time enrollment for qualified students of color to attend K12 Private Academy this school year.
Eligibility
Your child is eligible to apply if they:
Are in kindergarten through 12th grade
Identify as Black or African American
Have at least a 2.0 GPA (letter grade C on a 4.0 scale or equivalent)
Demonstrate financial need (e.g. qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch)
A subset of these scholarships will be designated for students in grades 6–12 who are interested in Stride Career Prep. Employees of K12 Inc. or its subsidiaries and their immediate family members are not eligible for award.
Selection Process
Applicants will receive an email acknowledgment that their materials were received along with a timetable of the application process. The We Stand Together Scholarships will be awarded following evaluation of the applicant’s materials.
The scholarship committee will rate all required components of application packages
Candidates may be interviewed by phone or Skype before the final selection
Scholarship recipients can expect to be notified shortly after the deadline
Scholarship recipients and their parent or guardian must complete a terms and conditions form
Scholarship recipients and their parent or guardian must complete a terms and conditions form
After acceptance forms are signed, applicants who were not selected will be notified
Application
1. Complete this application and parent form.
2. Complete a personal statement that briefly explains the student’s educational and/or life goals, for example what they want to be when they grow up. The personal statement will factor significantly in the scholarship selection process and may be submitted in any one of the following formats:
• A written personal statement not to exceed 300 words;
• A thoughtful illustration prepared solely by the student (photograph attachment);
• A poem written by the student about their achievements or future goals; or
• A letter of reference written by someone other than an immediate family member (e.g. a teacher orcommunity member) that describes the student’s achievements and/or future goals.
3. Email all requested materials as attachments to scholarshipcommittee@K12.com by July 15th, 2021 at 11:59 PM (ET).
K12 Private Academy Scholarship
Purpose
K12 Private Academy awards up to four scholarships for tuition-free full time enrollment for the 2021-2022 school year to new or returning students entering the 9th grade who demonstrate both high academic potential and family financial need. Students wishing to be considered for one of the scholarships must complete the application process and submit all requested materials no later than July 15, 2021.
Scholarship Application 2021 - 2022
Applications are now being accepted for K12 Scholarships to attend K12 Private Academy. Download each of the documents below and follow the instructions to submit your application.
K12 Scholarship Application Form
Parent Information Form
Scholarship Application Instructions
Scholarship Benefits
Students who are awarded a scholarship will also receive:
- All services and support available to full-time students, including academic coaching, engagement monitoring, college counseling, and instructional support from certified teachers
- An assigned mentor who will provide additional support, encouragement, and connections with other resources as necessary
- A laptop computer to use for the duration of the student’s enrollment at the school, a monthly internet reimbursement if needed, and all online and hands-on learning materials available to full-time students
Who Can Apply?
Students who are entering the 9th grade in the fall semester for the 2021-2022 school year with a grade point average of 3.0 (letter grade B) and meet the scholarship’s economic needs guidelines.
Selection Process
The merit based scholarships will be awarded following evaluation of the three student essays, grade point average, two letters of recommendation, Parent Information Form, financial need, and student introduction.
- The scholarship committee will rate all required components on applications.
- Before final selection, candidates will be interviewed by phone or Skype.
- Scholarship recipients can expect to be notified in August of 2021. Students receiving a scholarship and their parent/guardian must complete a form agreeing to the terms of the scholarship program.
- After final scholarship acceptances are completed and agreement forms signed, applicants who were not selected will receive e-mail notifications.
Scholarship Renewal
Our goal is to renew scholarships for all four years of high school for the awarded students. Annual scholarship renewal decisions are made based on the student’s engagement and academic progress, and will be determined each May. To be eligible for renewal, students must meet the following criteria:
- Maintain at least a 3.0 GPA for each scholarship year
- Maintain course pacing requirements, completing courses on time without extensions
- Meet attendance requirements as identified in the Student Parent Handbook –
- Participate in all mentoring meetings and activities unless excused by the mentor
For questions about the scholarship renewal process, e-mail scholarshipcommittee@K12.com.
Questions and Contact Information
Students and their families can work closely with an enrollment agent during the scholarship application process. The enrollment agent can help secure required submission forms, navigate the process, and answer additional questions about K12 Private Academy.
For questions about either K12 Private Academy Scholarship, please email scholarshipcommittee@K12.com. You can also call 877.803.3745 for questions about the We Stand Together Scholarship and application process or 877.512.7748 for more information on the K12 Private Academy Scholarship.
