KIDSFIRST SCHOLARSHIP FUND OF MINNESOTA

KidsFirst provides scholarship awards to economically disadvantaged children in grades K-8 to attend a quality school of the parents' choice. Due to financial and school district limitations, low-income families would not be able to choose and send their child to a quality school without the help of KidsFirst. KidsFirst pays up to 75% of the tuition per year to qualified applicants.

Eligibility is based on financial need according to federal poverty and free & reduced lunch guidelines. Parents must contribute a portion towards tuition to encourage parental involvevent and a "stake in" their child's success. There are no academic requirements for KidsFirst awards since most children coming from inner-city public schools are usually behind. We give them a chance to not only catch up but to excel.

KidsFirst GoalsTo assist program participants in:

1. Grade-level proficiency in math & reading by grade 8
2. On-time high school graduation
3. Post-high school goals including vocational school, college, employment, etc.

Founded in 1998, KidsFirst is a public charity funded by individual, foundation, and corporate donations. ALL DONATIONS received by KidsFirst ARE MATCHED EVERY DAY by the Children's Scholarship Fund.

By making a private school education more affordable for low-income parents living in the Twin Cities metro-area, KidsFirst is giving under-privileged families School Choice and is providing kids with a tool, education, to pave the way for a promising future. We need help to continue making a positive impact on so many deserving Minneosta kids, especially during the current difficult economy!