students from Cardinal Sheehan School

Maryland BOOST

Scholarships that close the
achievement gap

ABOUT THE COALITION

We are a coalition of Maryland parents, educators, schools, and concerned citizens who support Maryland BOOST, a state-run, state-funded scholarship program authorized by the Maryland legislature to provide educational options to income-eligible Maryland kids. We believe students should have access to high quality, affordable and diverse educational options because education is not one-size-fits-all.


BOOST APPLICATIONS OPEN FEB. 28 – MAY 3, 2024

APPLY HERE + PARENT INFORMATION SESSIONS


Demand for BOOST scholarships hit an all time high in 2023. Join the Action Network to let our legislators know you want BOOST!

3,250

BOOST recipients
in 2022-23

100%

FARMs-eligible families
(free/reduced meals)

57%

Children of color; 1,000+ are
English-language learners or have special needs

Students using tablet

20,000+ scholarships changing lives since 2016.

BOOST 2022-23:

  • Nearly 3,250 recipients
  • $34,608 average household income
  • 100% FARMs* eligible
  • 57% persons of color
  • 1,000+ English-language learners or havespecial needs
  • 21 of 23 counties + Baltimore City

(*Free and reduced meal eligible)

Hear from parents and students: BOOST is making a difference.