BellXcel Joins National Partners to Launch a Scholarship Fund for Afterschool and Summer
November 2026
BellXcel is joining forces with the Afterschool Alliance, National Summer Learning Association, and STEM Next Opportunity Fund to create a national scholarship granting organization (SGO) in response to the new federal scholarship tax credit.
For many families, cost puts afterschool and summer programs out of reach—limiting children’s opportunities to learn, explore, and build confidence. Working with statewide afterschool networks and local providers, the fund will help remove these financial barriers so more children can access high-quality learning opportunities beyond the school day.
The new SGO will prioritize 3 commitments:
- High-quality learning: Supporting engaging afterschool and summer programs that strengthen academic skills, spark curiosity, encourage STEM and career exploration, build confidence, and foster positive relationships.
- Supporting working families: Helping parents access safe, reliable, and enriching programs that give them peace of mind and support their ability to work.
- Expanding access: Removing financial barriers so more children can learn, grow, and thrive beyond the school day.
The founding organizations are laying the groundwork for the new SGO, with additional details to come in early 2027.