Tutoring Scholarship · K–12

Free Mentorship. Real Wisdom. Your Child's Future.

Every accepted student is matched with a vetted OWL Mentor — a retired teacher, veteran, executive, or community leader — at no cost to your family.

Academic Help That Sticks

One-to-one tutoring in the subjects your child needs most — from early reading to AP-level math.

Confidence, Character, Direction

OWL Mentors don't just teach. They listen, encourage, and help students believe in themselves.

Safe & School-Friendly

Every mentor passes a background check, completes OWL certification, and signs our Code of Conduct.

Who Qualifies

The scholarship is open to any K–12 student in the United States.

Priority is given to students who would benefit most — from families facing financial hardship, from under-resourced schools, or from students who are struggling academically and need an adult in their corner.

K–12 student (PreK considered case-by-case)
U.S. resident
Parent or guardian consent
Willingness to meet weekly with an OWL Mentor
Commitment to a full semester (minimum)

What's Included

Weekly 1:1 mentorship
In-person or virtual, scheduled around your family.
Subject-matched tutor
We match by subject, grade level, personality, and goals.
Progress check-ins
Quarterly notes shared with parents and (with permission) teachers.
Family support
A real human at OWL you can reach with any concern.
Zero cost
100% scholarship-funded by donors and partners.

How It Works

Four steps from application to first session.

Step 01

Apply

Complete the form below in about 5 minutes.

Step 02

Review

Our team reviews within 7 business days.

Step 03

Match

We hand-match your student to the right mentor.

Step 04

Begin

First session scheduled within 2 weeks.

Scholarship Application

Apply for an OWL Mentor.

Takes about 5 minutes. No cost. No catch.

Step 1 of 4 · Parent / Guardian

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1. Parent / Guardian

2. About the Student

3. Tutoring Plan

4. Consent & Sign

Parent / Guardian

Who is applying on behalf of the student.

Your relationship to the student *

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone *

City *

State *

2-letter code

OWL — Opening Windows to Learning collects this information solely to match your student with the right mentor. We never sell or share personal data.

Common Questions

Quick answers for families.

Is this really free?

Yes. The OWL Tutoring Scholarship is fully funded by donors, foundations, and community partners.

Are mentors background checked?

Every OWL Mentor passes a national background check, completes OWL certification, and signs our Code of Conduct.

Is tutoring in person or online?

Both. You'll choose what works best for your family during the application.

Will mentors push politics or religion?

No. OWL Mentors agree to remain nonpartisan and to keep instruction focused on academics, character, and confidence.

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Your child deserves a wise adult in their corner.

Apply today. There is no cost, no catch — just an OWL Mentor ready to open a window to your child's future.

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