ESA+ Scholarship Information 🌿
OWL Outdoors Programs Are ESA+ Scholarship Eligible! 🎉
Families can use ESA+ Scholarship funds for OWL Outdoors programs, making nature-based education more accessible than ever! Thanks to our collaboration with Hawk Feather, an approved ESA+ Scholarship provider, these programs are now eligible for funding:
✔ Afterschool Adventures – Fun, nature-based learning & outdoor recreation.
✔ OWL Academy – Engaging, hands-on education in an outdoor setting.
Hawk Feather provides tutoring services within our programs and develops the OWL Discovery activity plans, allowing families to maximize their ESA+ benefits while exploring the wonders of nature! 🌱✨
Ready to Register? It’s simple!
Submit the ESA+ Scholarship request form below.
You will receive an email with your invoice and instructions.
Once approved, you’ll receive a credit for the program!
Have questions? Contact us at kids@owloutdoors.org for more details.
Coming Soon!
OWL Discovery Activity Plans available soon with ESA+ Scholarship funds!
ESA+ SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION REQUEST FORM:
Additional Information:
To learn more about ESA+ Scholarship Funds provided through the NC SEAA and how to apply for these funds, visit NC SEAA: Education Student Accounts (ESA+)
How OWL Outdoors Programs Align with ESA+ Allowable Expenses
✅ Structured Educational Programming
Both OWL Academy and Afterschool Adventures provide formal instruction in science, nature education, and environmental studies, which are core educational subjects.
The programs follow structured lesson plans with clear learning objectives, curriculum-based activities, and hands-on experiments, reinforcing STEM and environmental literacy.
✅ Tutoring & Instructional Services
Hawk Feather, an approved ESA+ service provider, will provide tutoring services within these programs.
Instructional activities will include one-on-one and small group learning, helping students engage deeply with the material.
✅ Supplemental Educational Support
The programs offer academic enrichment beyond traditional schooling, which aligns with ESA+ funding for tutoring and supplemental instruction.
Lessons involve critical thinking, problem-solving, and scientific exploration, supporting a child’s overall educational growth.
✅ Eligible Materials & Resources
Hands-on curriculum materials used in the programs, such as worksheets, experiment kits, and instructional guides, align with ESA+ allowable educational expenses.
Activities may include nature-based learning experiences, which complement classroom learning with real-world applications in science and ecology.
By ensuring that OWL Academy and Afterschool Adventures focus on tutoring, instructional activities, and eligible curriculum-based learning, these programs meet the criteria for ESA+ funding. This approach allows families to confidently use their ESA+ scholarships for high-quality outdoor education experiences while remaining compliant with program guidelines.