Yes. A recommendation by a donor does not guarantee that a child will be awarded a scholarship. You must fill out an application each year to be considered for tuition scholarships.
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A school tuition organization cannot award, restrict or reserve scholarships solely on the basis of a donor's recommendation. A taxpayer may not claim a tax credit if the taxpayer agrees to swap donations with another taxpayer to benefit either taxpayer's own dependent.
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