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.


Demand for BOOST scholarships hit an all time high in 2024. 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.