The MOScholars Program: Why and How to Participate

Economy |

On July 10, 2025, Keith Kehrer and Derek Rose, lawyers from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, joined Show-Me Institute Director of Research Susan Pendergrass for a presentation on how the MOScholars program operates, followed by a Q&A session.

In 2021, the Missouri General Assembly created the MOScholars program, allowing individuals and businesses to receive state tax credits for contributions to certified educational assistance organizations (EAOs). But what does that mean for your Missouri tax bill?

In this recorded webinar, you’ll learn:

• What the MOScholars program is and who it helps

• How Missouri tax credits work, and how you can direct your tax dollars

• What qualifies as an EAO

• What to do at tax filing time

• How your participation supports school choice in Missouri

Brenda Talent

About the Author

Before joining the Show-Me Institute, Brenda Talent served as counsel to the Saint Louis law firm Bryan Cave. She has argued cases before the Missouri Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Missouri, and has litigated cases in the Missouri Administrative Hearing Commission, the U.S. Tax Court,...
Susan Pendergrass

About the Author

Before joining the Show-Me Institute, Susan Pendergrass was Vice President of Research and Evaluation for the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, where she oversaw data collection and analysis and carried out a rigorous research program. Susan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in...
Zach Lawhorn

About the Author

Zach Lawhorn joined Show-Me Opportunity in 2018. He earned his bachelor's degree at the University of Missouri. Prior to joining SMO he worked in marketing and strategic communications for the University of Missouri School of Health Professions and was a senior media producer at Mizzou Video...

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