What IB Means Around the USA

State and provincial initiatives
California: students with exemplary results in IB mathematics and science now qualify for governor scholarships of up to US$6,000 for higher education. An expansion of the current US$1.05 million provided annually for IB teacher training is being negotiated to extend this to the Middle Years Programme and Primary Years Programme.

Florida: provides large incentives for IB world schools; for each IB score of four or higher, and for each IB diploma earned, money is returned to the school district. This conservatively yields US$15-20 million each year.

In addition, students earning the IB diploma are awarded a four-year scholarship to any state university, with a total value of US$10,800.
Finally, the IB Diploma was legalized by the state in April 1995. Any Florida student pursuing the full IB diploma meets state graduation requirement, whether or not he/she earns the diploma.

Minnesota: examination fee subsidies, teacher training scholarships US$1, 250,000 per year.

In addition, IB students who take 5 or more IB exams are eligible for scholarships to public and private universities in the state.

Oklahoma: has included the IBO in legislation to provide funds for exam fees, material grants, and teacher training for all three IB programmes.

South Carolina: examination fee subsidies US$125,000 per year.

Texas: examination fee subsidies, teacher training scholarships US$600,000 per year.

Will Texas also offer a scholarship option?