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A new nonprofit endeavor, the Bitcoin Scholars Fund (BSF), has announced its intentions to channel $21 million from federal resources into K–12 Bitcoin education initiatives by the year 2027. The organization has publicized its objective on X, advocating for a “modern alternative” to the prevailing systems of educational funding supported by the government.
In accordance with the group’s official statements, the fund intends to utilize the One Big Beautiful Bill Act starting in 2027. This legislation will permit individuals to obtain a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit for contributions, up to $1,700 for individuals and $3,400 for married couples, designated for Bitcoin-centric educational programs. The organization asserts that this framework effectively renders the donation at a “net cost of $0” for contributors, while simultaneously directing these funds straight into educational settings.
Put another way, a taxpayer facing a standard $8,000 federal tax obligation could contribute $1,700 to the Bitcoin Scholars Fund, claim a complete $1,700 federal credit, and still remit a total of $8,000. This maneuver effectively reroutes a portion of their tax liability from general government revenue streams to Bitcoin education without incurring any additional net expense.
The organization’s explicit aim is to enlist 12,350 benefactors, referred to as the “Genesis 12,350,” in order to fully capitalize a $21 million fund dedicated to primary and secondary education within Texas.
Scholarships will be allocated to support academic pursuits in Bitcoin, Austrian economics, and “freedom tech” at educational institutions that successfully complete Base58’s “Bitcoin at Work(shop)” accreditation. This certification involves the integration of hands-on, protocol-level instruction into the classroom environment.
Bitcoin Scholars Fund: Powered by STRC
The funding model introduces what is described as a “Zero-Leakage Treasury,” operated by STRC, designed to minimize operational expenditures and maximize the direct allocation of resources towards educational materials and student support.
“By employing an STRC bridge, we generate our own operational resources, enabling us to bypass the typical 10% administrative charge and achieve nearly 100% efficiency for every dollar you redirect,” the Fund’s website elaborates.
BSF’s methodology is presented as a direct response to widespread dissatisfaction with existing financial and educational frameworks.
“The educational paradigm promoted by the government fails to adequately prepare the upcoming generation for the future we are actively creating,” the organization stated. “It is time to disengage.”
Its founders are urging adherents to commence their contributions and amplify awareness prior to the fund’s formal inauguration on January 3, 2027—a date deliberately chosen to coincide with Bitcoin’s 18th anniversary.
“Our demonstration of effort commences now,” the collective declared. “Fund education, not conflicts.”
Source: : bitcoinmagazine.com