About the Scholarship

BLI Scholarships are based primarily on income; however, all aspects of your financial situation are considered in determining award amounts. Belvin Literacy Institute aims to provide added assistance to families who may need financial help supporting:

Children who need targeted literacy and/or math intervention
Adults pursuing certification as Literacy Intervention Specialists or Academic Language Therapists to serve students with language-based learning challenges using evidence-based methods

About the scholarship

Belvin Literacy Institute (BLI) Scholarships are primarily based on income; however, all aspects of your financial situation are considered when determining award amounts. BLI aims to provide assistance to families who may need financial support for:

Children in need of targeted literacy and/or math intervention
Adults pursuing certification as Literacy Intervention Specialists or Academic Language Therapists to support students with language-based learning challenges using evidence-based methods

How do I apply for a scholarship?

Scholarships are available to students who live in and are seeking services in Harvey, Sedgwick, or Butler Counties in Kansas. Services must be provided by a qualified private Literacy Intervention Specialist or Certified Academic Language Therapist.

To apply for a scholarship for a K–12 student, please complete the 2025–2026 Student Application.
To apply for a scholarship for Literacy Specialist Training, please complete the 2025 Therapist Application.

All application information is kept confidential and reviewed only by the BLI Board of Directors and the BLI Scholarship Committee. Data is shared solely for the purposes of qualification analysis and award determination.

How much of a scholarship can I expect?

BLI strives to offer support that reflects both the total scholarship demand and each applicant’s demonstrated financial need. While we aim to assist all qualified applicants to some degree, awards are ultimately determined based on the applicant's economic situation.

What are the requirements to maintain and renew my student's scholarship?

Scholarships are paid directly to the Literacy Specialist working with the student. Regular attendance is expected throughout the recommended therapy program. Failure to attend appointments may jeopardize continued support.

Scholarship awards are based on the assumption that students will attend sessions regularly through the end of the Spring semester.

Returning applicants: