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Scholarship Timeline

  • Awarded annually
  • Scholarship applications open here on Monday, January 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM (CST)
  • Application deadline: Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM (CST)
  • Award notifications and declined notifications sent: March 27, 2026 (via email to applicants and Heads of School)
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Award Amounts

Based on financial need and availability of funds. This is a highly competitive scholarship and funding is not guaranteed for all eligible applicants.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • Full time students entering grades 9-12 at Fusion Academy, Fusion Global Academy and Barnstable Academy.
  • Scholarships awarded to current recipients are not renewable. Current recipients must reapply for consideration.
  • Students must be enrolled full-time with Fusion as the School of Record.
  • New and current students are eligible to apply.
  • A Head of School intake interview is required for new students. Parents are responsible for scheduling their interview with the Head of School.
  • Total annual household income is less than $175,000 pre-tax dollars.
  • Applicant family must have the ability to pay all fees and tuition costs not covered by the scholarship.
  • Family members of any Fusion Academy, Fusion Global Academy, Barnstable Academy, FEG, or FSF staff or board members are not eligible to apply.
Peter Ruppert, late Fusion Education Group Founder

Honoring Peter Ruppert’s Legacy

In 2023, following the passing of Peter Ruppert, the Fusion Scholarship Foundation honored his legacy as founder of Fusion Education Group and the Foundation’s greatest champion.

Peter’s vision was to create a scholarship program that could offer both financial assistance and hope to students who would benefit deeply from a personalized Fusion education but lacked the resources to access it. His belief in meeting students where they are and supporting those with the greatest need continues to guide the Foundation’s work today.

In his honor, the Foundation designated two Foundation scholarships to students with exceptional financial need and academic challenges. These awards were made as part of the Foundation’s ongoing scholarship program and reflect the values Peter held most dear.

Gifts to the Fusion Scholarship Foundation support students with the greatest financial need and help continue the vision Peter Ruppert championed!