Award Timeline

One Application for Each School Year

ACSTO requires only one application per student every school year.

Once we receive an application, we consider it in each qualifying award cycle through the current school year. Applications expire on May 31 of the school year shown on the application, regardless of when they are received.

Apply early for the next school year! Scholarship Applications for the upcoming school year become available on February 3.

We highly recommend submitting that application by March 31 to maximize your student’s opportunity to be considered for scholarships for the next school year and avoid delays in sending funds to the school. 

ACSTO Award Timeline

ACSTO Award Schedule

Summer Award

July 15
Application Deadline (if you haven't already applied for the current school year)
July 15
Donation Deadline
August 15
Awards sent to schools & posted on Parent Portal

Fall Award

October 15
Application Deadline (if you haven't already applied for the current school year)
October 15
Donation Deadline
November 15
Awards sent to schools & posted on Parent Portal

Winter Award

January 31
Application Deadline (if you haven't already applied for the current school year)
January 31
Donation Deadline
February 28
Awards sent to schools & posted on Parent Portal

Spring Award

March 31
Application Deadline (the Spring Award is the last award cycle for the current school year and the first award cycle for the upcoming school year)
Tax Day
Donation Deadline (Tax day is also the official donation deadline for a donor to claim a credit on their previous year's taxes.)
May 15
Awards sent to schools & posted on Parent Portal

ACSTO Scholarship Schedule Explained

ACSTO awards scholarships four times a year, and the May cycle is the biggest. This video explains when to apply, why the deadlines matter, and how one application can keep students eligible throughout the year.

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