Dear CSFP, 

CSFP officially launched the 2023-2024 Scholarship Application, and we are so grateful for everyone who was able to join us on September 28th, 2022 at St. Francis de Sales School to kick off the start of another scholarship season.  

For those who couldn’t attend, CSFP is thrilled to share exciting updates to our program, as well as a special announcement about the future of the organization. 

During the event, we shared several program enhancements, including:  

• CSFP scholarships will no longer be restricted to four years. At least one of your children is in the 4th year of their scholarship this year. The good news is that your family does NOT need to reapply to our scholarship lottery! CSFP will automatically carry your child’s scholarship through 8th grade, as long as your family continues to meet CSFP’s eligibility requirements and submit renewal income and school enrollment information annually.  
• However, if you have another child who has not received a CSFP scholarship to-date, you still need to apply for this year! If they win the CSFP scholarship lottery this year, they will receive a scholarship all the way until 8th grade. The priority deadline is November 15 and final deadline is March 1.
• Starting in the 2023-2024 application cycle, no student will receive less than $1,200 per year. If you received less than this in previous years, you will see your scholarship amount increase next year as long as you still meet our income guidelines.  
• Starting next year, CSFP's income guidelines will have higher thresholds, meaning that families with more income will still qualify for CSFP scholarships. We know that many families have seen costs increase for everyday items, not just schooling. To continue to serve our families and make quality, safe education available for our students, this update will help families with increased income to still be eligible for a CSFP scholarship, even if their income has increased.  
• CSFP will expand Camp Connections and CSFP Reads. We will build upon these programs and work to add additional offerings outside of the classroom or school setting to serve more students like yours.