MO Scholars is a program offered through the Bright Futures Fund that supports families seeking a Catholic education for their child(ren). This is a scholarship opportunity open to students entering either Kindergarten, 1st Grade, or students transferring from public school for the 2025-2026 school year. The best part about this program - once a student qualifies and is awarded a scholarship, their scholarship follows them through graduation.
The state of Missouri allows individuals and businesses to divert up to HALF of what they owe to an education fund. These funds then become scholarships for our students. You can reserve your tax credits and put the money you would pay the government in state income tax to work for something good - providing students in our diocese with a Catholic education.
To learn more about the program from Bishop Rice , click here
The Bright Futures Fund is a 501c3 that distributes scholarships to qualifying students in the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau Catholic schools including St. Mary's Elementary and Preschool, St. Ann's Catholic School, McAuley Catholic and St. Peter's Middle School!
For more information and to apply for tax credits visit www.brightfuturesfund.org and click on "Reserve Your Tax Credits Here"