Tuition Assistance & Scholarships

• In the desire to recognize talented SMCHS students with demonstrated financial need, the descendants of Dr. Mohammad Vali Ghahreman established the following scholarship criteria:
• Demonstrate financial need. FACTS Application required
• Sophomore, Junior, or Senior student next school year, male or female.
• Demonstrate strong work ethic in and out of the classroom.
• 3.5 GPA.
• Involvement in community is a preferred quality, but not necessary.
• Completion of the Mohammad Vali Ghahreman Memorial Scholarship application form.
• The scholarship recipient will write an acknowledgement letter to the donor with a copy to SMCHS Advancement Department.

The Mohammad Vali Ghahreman Memorial Scholarship for Global Citizenship Application

• Demonstrate financial need. FACTS Application Required
• Senior, junior or sophomore student next school year.
• SMCHS football player.
• Have a strong desire to remain at SMCHS.
• Maintain a GPA of 3.0 throughout their school year.
• Completion of the Jack Meehan application form.
• The scholarship recipient will write an acknowledgement and update letters to the donor with a copy to SMCHS Advancement Department.

The Jack Meehan '04 Memorial Football Scholarship Application

Scholarship Name: The Michael J. Pellizzon ’05 Memorial Scholarship

Type of Scholarship: Tuition Assistance

Applicants: Class of 2022, 2021, 2020 & 2019

Distribution Amount: Up to $5,000.00-$10,000 per student

Distribution Method: Award will be applied to your tuition payment schedule.

History:

Michael graduated from Santa Margarita Catholic High School in 2005 and was a member of the varsity basketball team that won CIF in his senior year. He was captain of the J.V. team and its most valuable player. He made many friends that he remained in very close contact with for the rest of his short life. He was described as a person that made other students feel better about themselves and motivated them to do better and was a great kid and teammate. He was a great listener and sounding board for his many friends. He was a kind, compassionate soul who loved his family, friends, music, sports, playing his several guitars and composing music among other things. His family will never stop celebrating his life and the gifts he brought to them. They will never stop missing their beautiful Michael.

Requirements:

In the desire to recognize talented SMCHS students with demonstrated financial need, the family of Michael J. Pellizzon established the following scholarship criteria:

• Demonstrates financial need. – FACTS Application Required
• Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior student
• The recipient can be male or female
• The student must demonstrate a love of athletics, music or extra-curricular activities.
• Recipient must make every effort to be a model student at SMCHS.
• Designated specifically for students who have lost a parent or a sibling.
• Completion of the The Michael J. Pellizzon '05 Application Form.

The Michael J. Pellizon '05 Memorial Scholarship Application

Scholarship Name: The St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Scholarship

Type of Scholarship: Tuition Assistance

Applicants: Class of 2022, 2021, 2020 & 2019

Distribution Amount: Amount varies based on need.

Distribution Method: Award will be applied to your tuition payment schedule.

History:

The St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Scholarship was established by a generous anonymous donor to give tuition assistance for a Catholic student who would not otherwise be able to afford one. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton was the first native-born citizen of the United States to be canonized by the Catholic Church. Mother Seton, as she is often called, founded the Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph, the first community for religious women established in the United States. She also opened St. Joseph’s Academy and Free School, the first American parish school, which planted the seeds of Catholic education in the United States. Her legacy now includes religious congregation’s whose members work on the unmet needs of people living in poverty in North America and beyond.

Requirements:

• Demonstrates financial need. – FACTS Application Required
• Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior female student next school year
• Good academic standing at SMCHS
• First generation child of Latin descent
• Alumna of St. Junipero Serra Catholic School or The Parish School at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church
• The scholarship recipient will write an acknowledgement letter to the donor with a copy to SMCHS Advancement Department.
• Completion of the The St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Scholarship Application Form.

The St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Scholarship Application

With Joey’s sudden passing in May of 2009, everyone that knew him wanted to carry on his legacy. As a result, his family and friends started the 3on3ForJoey basketball fundraising event held each Memorial Day weekend in his honor. Joey was always known for his incredible smile, wonderful personality, and his kind heart. With the generous help of so many friends and family, and because of the tournament organization, we are happy to provide this scholarship opportunity.

• Demonstrate financial need. FACTS Application required.
• Junior or senior student next school year, male or female.
• Demonstrate strong work ethic in and out of the classroom.
• Involvement in athletics is a preferred quality, but not necessary.
• Completion of the Joseph Edward Campbell application form.
• The scholarship recipient will write an acknowledgement letter to the donor with a copy to SMCHS Advancement Department.

Joseph Edward Campbell '00 Memorial Scholarship Application

• Demonstrate financial need. – FACTS Application Required
• Junior or senior student next school year, male or female.
• Have a strong desire to remain at SMCHS.
• Love of the ocean is a preferred quality, but not necessary.
• Completion of the Christopher Cvengros application form.
• The scholarship recipient will write an acknowledgement letter to the donor with a copy to SMCHS Advancement Department.

Christopher Cvengros '98 Memorial Scholarship Application

• Demonstrate financial need. – FACTS Application Required
• Junior or senior student next school year, male or female.
• Have a strong desire to remain at SMCHS.
• Demonstrate a love of learning, music, athletics, or value extra-curricular activities.
• Complete the sophomore year at SMCHS maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.0 (C).
• Selected students who continue to maintain a GPA of 2.0 throughout their junior year
  will automatically be renewed to receive the scholarship for their senior year.
• New recipients will be selected so that four scholarships are awarded each year
  (two juniors and two seniors).
• Completion of the Bradley Dillahunty application form.
• The scholarship recipient will write an acknowledgement letter to the donor
  with a copy to SMCHS Advancement Department.

Bradley J. Dillahunty '02 Memorial Scholarship Application

• Demonstrate financial need. – FACTS application required
• Junior or senior student next school year, male or female.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic in and out of the classroom.
• Involvement in athletics is a preferred quality, but not necessary.
• Completion of the C.J. Hubbard application form.
• The scholarship recipient will write an acknowledgement letter to the donor
  with a copy to SMCHS Advancement Department.

C.J. Hubbard '01 Memorial Scholarship Application

• Demonstrate financial need. FACTS Application required.
• Junior or senior student next school year, male or female.
• Good academic standing at SMCHS with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Demonstrated engagement in a variety of extra-curricular activities at SMCHS.
• Completion of the Redwitz Family Scholarship application form.
• The scholarship recipient will write an acknowledgement letter to the donor
  with a copy to SMCHS Advancement Department.

Redwitz Family Scholarship Application

• Demonstrate financial need. – FACTS Application Required
• Junior or senior student next school year, male or female.
• GPA of 3.0 or above and exhibit strong character.
• Have an interest in the sciences or engineering
  (potentially as a future college major or career).
• Completion of the Richard Hunsaker application form.
• The scholarship recipient will write an acknowledgement letter to the donor with a copy to SMCHS Advancement Department.

Richard Hunsaker Scholarship Application

• Demonstrate financial need. – FACTS Application Required
• Junior or senior student next school year, male or female.
• Good academic standing at SMCHS with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Provide at least one letter of recommendation from a current faculty member or administrator from SMCHS.
• Completion of the Reg Sobczak application form.
• The scholarship recipient will write an acknowledgement letter to the donor with a copy to SMCHS Advancement Department.

Reg Sobczak Memorial Scholarship Application

• Demonstrate financial need. FACTS Application required.
• Junior or senior student next school year, male or female.
• 3.0 GPA and demonstrate strong work ethic in and out of the classroom.
• Has an interest in pursuing a service oriented career.
• Is a model of kindness and service to others and has exceeded the normal SMCHS service hour requirement in their community.
• Recipient must make every effort to be a model student at SMCHS.
• Completion of the Ryan David Zalta scholarship application form.
• The scholarship recipient will write an acknowledgement letter to the donor with a copy to SMCHS Advancement Department.

Ryan David Zalta '92 Memorial Scholarship Application

Distribution Amount: A total of $500 to be distributed to one student
Distribution Method: Award will be applied according to your tuition payment schedule

HISTORY
This scholarship is for an SMCHS student in the football program. Ted Prenovost loved his family and the game of football. He played through high school and at UC Davis and went on to become an attorney and owner at the Law Firm of Prenovost, Normandin, Bergh & Dawe, APC. Ted was a big fan of SMCHS football who attended every game and volunteered of his time to the program. Ted’s infectious heart, smile and laugh touched all those he came in contact with. Ted cheered on every player making each feel as though they were as special as the next.

CRITERIA / REQUIREMENTS
In the desire to recognize an SMCHS students the Ted Prenovost Good Guy Scholarship was created with the following criteria:

• Junior or Senior student.
• Member of the SMCHS Football Team.
• The student must demonstrate a love of football and SMCHS.
• Recipient must make every effort to be a model student at SMCHS.
• Completion of the Ted Prenovost Good Guy Scholarship Application Form.
• The scholarship recipient will write an acknowledgement letter to the donor with a copy to SMCHS Advancement Department.

The Ted Prenevost Good Guy Scholarship Application

• Graduating senior, male or female
• California Scholarship Federation (CSF) Life Member
• A letter of recommendation from a current SMCHS teacher.
• Completion of the California Scholarship Federation (CSF) application form.
• The scholarship recipient will write an acknowledgement letter to the CSF Advisory Committee with a copy to the SMCHS Advancement Department.

California Scholarship Federation (CSF) Scholarship Application

• Demonstrate financial need.
• Graduating senior, male or female.
• Good academic standing at SMCHS, with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Enrolled or planning to enroll in a two or four-year College or vocational training program within one year of graduation, with intended area of study in health, medical or public service.
• Submit a 300-500 word essay that describes why she/he should be selected for the scholarship. The essay should focus on future career goals and what the student plans to study and why.
• Provide at least one letter of recommendation from a current faculty member or administrator from SMCHS.
• Completion of the Kaydee Royce Campbell application form.
• The scholarship recipient will write an acknowledgement letter to the donor with a copy to SMCHS Advancement Department.
• The Administration of SMCHS will annually invite the Campbell family or their designee to the Senior Awards Night to present the scholarship to the senior recipient.

Kaydee Royce Campbell '06 Memorial Scholarship Application

Type of Scholarship: College Tuition Scholarship
Distribution Amount: Up to $1000.00 for one student
Applicants: Class of 2018 Seniors only

HISTORY
Mr. Nicholas Kraus (1982-2014) embodied everything good about a teacher at SMCHS. Trying to describe his impact on the community is like trying to describe a symphonic masterpiece to someone who has never heard it. His students felt a strong connection, and the SMCHS community loved and admired him. Mr. Kraus was a phenomenal musician, a master teacher, and his work ethic was paramount. Above all, Mr. Kraus was extremely humble. His selfless and kind attitude was evident in every aspect of his professional and personal life.

Mr. Kraus taught in the Performing Arts Department from 2010-2014. During that time, Mr. Kraus taught various courses in music, performed regularly on campus in productions and concerts, and volunteered his time and expertise to assist with the Eagle Regiment Marching Band.

CRITERA/REQUIRMENTS
In the desire to recognize talented SMCHS students with demonstrated financial need, the friends and family of Nicholas David Kraus, and the Performing Arts Department of SMCHS established the following scholarship criteria:

• Demonstrates financial need.
• Graduating senior.
• The recipient can be male or female.
• The student must demonstrate a love of music and a desire to pursue music in college.
• The recipient must be enrolled in the instrumental music program.
• Recipient must make every effort to be a model student at SMCHS, showing humility, selflessness, kindness, and a willingness to volunteer.
• Additional consideration may be given to those who have lost a parent or family member.
• Completion of the Nicholas David Kraus Memorial Scholarship Application Form.

Nicholas David Kraus Memorial Scholarship Application

HISTORY

The Sarah DeMille Scholarship Award was set up in remembrance of Sarah Ashley DeMille, an SMCHS Class 2005 Lady Runner. Sarah was killed in an automobile accident at Northern Arizona University while volunteering to accompany a friend driving a fellow student home for the weekend.

CRITERIA / REQUIREMENTS

In the desire to recognize talented SMCHS students the family of Sarah Ashley DeMille established the following scholarship criteria:

• Good standing at SMCHS.
• Awarded to one graduating senior member of the Girls' Cross Country team and one graduating senior member of the Boys Cross Country team.
• Recipient of the scholarship award is chosen based on Sarah's values and attributes: Passion, Commitment, Sacrifice, Hard Work, Dream and Believe.
• Exemplifies the ideal SMCHS Runners: One who encourages others to achieve their personal best physically, mentally and spiritually.
• Completion of the Sarah DeMille application form.
• The scholarship recipient will write an acknowledgement letter to the donor
  with a copy to SMCHS Advancement Office.
• The Administration of SMCHS will annually invite the DeMille family or their designee to the Cross Country Banquet to present the scholarship to the recipients.

• One scholarship given to a candidate that demonstrates financial need
• One scholarship given to a candidate open to all
• Graduating senior, male or female
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Completion of the Eagle Alumni application form

Eagle Alumni Scholarship Application

• Demonstrate financial need and/or demonstrate merit based on Model UN participation.
• Graduating senior, male or female.
• Students should be in excellent disciplinary standing with SMCHS.
• Good academic standing at SMCHS, with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Four-year member of the Model United Nations program.
• Enrolled or planning to enroll in a two or four-year college or vocational training program within one year of graduation.
• Submit a 300-500 word essay that describes why the student should be selected for the scholarship focusing on what the Model United Nations program has meant to them. This essay should also explain involvement with MUN fundraising efforts and with the SOCOMUN conference.
• Completion of the Model United Nations application form.
• The scholarship recipient will write an acknowledgement letter to the MUN Advisor with a copy to SMCHS Development Department

Richard Voelkel Memorial Scholarship Application

• Demonstrate financial need and/or demonstrate merit based on Model UN participation.
• Graduating senior, male or female.
• Students should be in excellent disciplinary standing with SMCHS.
• Good academic standing at SMCHS, with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Four-year member of the Model United Nations program.
• Enrolled or planning to enroll in a two or four-year college or vocational training program within one year of graduation.
• Submit a 300-500 word essay that describes why the student should be selected for the scholarship focusing on what the Model United Nations program has meant to them. This essay should also explain involvement with MUN fundraising efforts and with the SOCOMUN conference.
• Completion of the Model United Nations application form.
• The scholarship recipient will write an acknowledgement letter to the MUN Advisor with a copy to SMCHS Advancement Department.

Model United Nations Alumni Scholarship Applications

• One scholarship given to a candidate open to all planning on attending college in the fall of 2015
• Graduating senior, male or female
• Minimum GPA of 3.0

Mother's Club Scholarship Application