Scholarship Opportunities
At Santa Margarita Catholic High School, it is our desire that every student have the opportunity to receive a well-rounded Catholic education. With the rising cost of education, we are committed to helping families provide a Santa Margarita education for their student(s). One of every four students at Santa Margarita receives tuition assistance.
Santa Margarita Catholic High School offers awards in the form of tuition assistance and scholarships – these are awards that do not have to be repaid. Tuition assistance awards are based on financial need. Additionally, privately-funded scholarships are awarded to students based on need, academic excellence, leadership, service, talent and other criteria. Tuition assistance combined with privately funded scholarships can provide up to 50 percent of the cost of tuition at SMCHS. Please see below for specific application criteria and information. Student loans are offered through Your Tuition Solution.
Applying for Tuition Assistance
Eligibility
In order to be eligible for tuition assistance applicants must meet the following criteria:
1) Complete FACTS Application Process
- Complete the FACTS application
- Provide most recent tax information as stated on FACTS application
- Payment - $30 processing fee due at time of application; payable to FACTS
2) Be a currently enrolled SMCHS student.
3) Incoming freshmen must have an active admissions application on file.
4) Demonstrate a need as determined by FACTS and the SMCHS Tuition Assistance Committee.
5) Be on non-probationary status and maintain a 2.0 GPA
Important Information
IMPORTANT:
- The FACTS application can take up to two weeks to process after receipt of your application.
- Incomplete applications will be delayed in processing.
- Submit all of the required information to FACTS.
- Please do not return information directly to SMCHS.
- Upon receipt of your application, FACTS will contact you directly confirming receipt. Should any information be missing or incomplete, you will be advised by FACTS.
- If you have already completed a FACTS application for tuition assistance you do not need to complete a second FACTS application to apply for scholarships
- Questions about tuition assistance: please contact Juliana Treadway in the Business Office.
Tuition Assistance Application
Applications for tuition assistance for the 2020-2021 school year open October 1, 2019
As a reminder, tuition assistance funds are limited and based on the timeliness of your application. The priority deadline for applying for Tuition Assistance for the 2020-2021 school year is January 31, 2020. Completed applications (including the above-mentioned tax documents) received by this date will be reviewed first, and applicants will be notified of their awards by the end of February 2020.
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Applying for Scholarships
Scholarship applications for the 2020-2021 school year will open November 14 under the respective scholarships. For all scholarship program questions, please contact Sr. Director of Advancement Laurie Beach at 949-766-6080.
- It is recommended that the students take time and diligence when completing their applications. Their responses should reflect the history and criteria of what the scholarship represents. Many of the applications are forwarded to committees and donors for review.
- We ask that students apply to a maximum of two scholarships.
- Students may be awarded one scholarship only.
- Many of the scholarships require the FACTS application. If you have already completed a FACTS application for tuition assistance for the upcoming school year, you do not need to complete a second FACTS application.
Available Scholarships
Through the generous gifts of our donors, Santa Margarita is proud offer the following SMCHS tuition scholarships and college scholarships:
Class of 2024 Academic Scholarships
The Academic Decathlon Scholarship
Scholarship Name: The Academic Decathlon Scholarship
Type of Scholarship: Merit-Based Assistance
Applicants: Class of 2024
Distribution Amount: Total award of $4,000 distributed equally among the students 4 years at SMCHS
Distribution Method: Award will be applied to your tuition payment schedule
HISTORY
The Academic Decathlon Scholarship is awarded to incoming freshman students who were part of the decathlon team at their elementary school during the 2019-2020 school year. A total award of $4,000 will be distributed to the qualifying student equally among their 4 years at SMCHS - $1,000 each year they attend SMCHS. This scholarship requires they maintain a 3.5 GPA to continue to receive the award for subsequent years.
CRITERIA / REQUIREMENTS
The following criteria has been established for the Academic Decathlon Scholarship:
- Incoming freshman student for the 2020-2021 school year
- The recipient can be male or female
- Recipient must make every effort to be a model student at SMCHS
- Maintain a GPA of 3.5 all years enrolled at SMCHS
- Completion of the Academic Decathlon Scholarship Application Form
- A letter verifying your participation on the Academic Decathlon team as well as your current GPA from your school's principal is required
The High School Placement Test Scholarships
These scholarships are awarded to incoming students who receive the highest scores in their High School Placement Test taken at SMCHS.
HSPT 98th-100th Percentile
A student who scores between the 98th and 100th NATIONAL percentile on the HSPT, will receive a scholarship with a total award of $4,000. The award will be distributed equally among the students 4 years - $1,000 each year they attend SMCHS. This scholarship requires they maintain a 3.5 GPA to continue to receive the award for subsequent years.
HSPT 95th-97th Percentile
A student who scores between the 95th and 97th NATIONAL percentile on the HSPT, will receive a scholarship with a total award of $2,000. The award will be distributed to them equally among their 4 years - $500 each year they attend SMCHS. This scholarship requires they maintain a 3.5 GPA to continue to receive the award for subsequent years.
Awardees will be notified by February 21, 2020
Class of 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024
The Michael J. Pellizzon '05 Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Name: The Michael J. Pellizzon ’05 Memorial Scholarship
Type of Scholarship: Tuition Assistance
Applicants: Class of 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024
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.
CRITERIA / 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. Pellizzon '05 Memorial Scholarship Application
The St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Scholarship
Scholarship Name: The St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Scholarship
Type of Scholarship: Tuition Assistance
Applicants: Class of 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024
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.
CRITERIA / 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
Class of 2022, 2023 & 2024
The Grandparents Club Scholarship
Scholarship Name: The Grandparents Club Scholarship
Type of Scholarship: Tuition Assistance
Applicants: Class of 2022, 2023 & 2024
Distribution Amount: Up to $5,000
Distribution Method: Award will be applied to your tuition payment schedule.
HISTORY
The Grandparents Club was formed in 2015 with its members becoming ambassadors promoting SMCHS. The Grandparents Club of Santa Margarita Catholic High School is very pleased to make a scholarship available to a current SM student. It is an effort to ensure that a deserving student in good standing is not denied the SM experience due to financial need.
CRITERIA / REQUIREMENTS
The following criteria has been established for The Grandparents Club Scholarship:
- Demonstrates financial need. – FACTS Application Required
- Freshman, Sophomore or Junior student
- Good academic standing at SMCHS
- Completion of the The Grandparents Club Scholarship form
- The scholarship recipient will write an acknowledgement letter to the donor with a copy to SMCHS Advancement Department
The Grandparents Club Scholarship Application
Grandparents Club Scholarship Teacher Recommendation
The Guida Family Scholarship
Scholarship Name: The Guida Family Scholarship
Type of Scholarship: Tuition Assistance
Applicants: Class of 2022, 2023 & 2024
Distribution Amount: $15,000 to be distributed between two students
Distribution Method: Award will be applied to your tuition payment schedule.
HISTORY
The Guida Family Scholarship was established in 2019 and is available to SM students. The Guida’s philanthropy through the years lives on through their scholarship. Their family wishes to ensure that deserving students in need of financial assistance can experience the same excellent faith-based education their daughter did.
CRITERIA / REQUIREMENTS
The following criteria has been established for The Grandparents Club Scholarship:
- Demonstrates financial need. – FACTS Application Required
- Freshman, Sophomore or Junior student, male or female
- Good academic standing at SMCHS
- GPA 3.0 or higher
- Completion of the The Guida Family Scholarship application form
- The scholarship recipient will write an acknowledgement letter to the the Guida Family turned into the SMCHS Advancement Department
Guida Family Scholarship Application
Class of 2021, 2022 & 2023
The Jack Meehan '04 Memorial Football Scholarship
Scholarship Name: The Jack Meehan '04 Memorial Football Scholarship
Type of Scholarship: SMCHS Tuition Assistance Scholarship
Applicants: Class of 2021, 2022 and 2023 Football Player
Distribution Amount: A total of $2,500 to be distributed to one student
Distribution Method: Award will be applied according to your tuition payment schedule
Jack Meehan graduated from SMCHS in 2004. An accomplished athlete at Santa Margarita Catholic High School, he was captain of the football team and set several records including the school’s all -time record for Most Tackles In A Career. He earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Spanish from San Francisco State University and went on to complete a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marine Transportation at the California Maritime Academy.
Jack’s larger than life spirit would fill a room whenever he walked in. His lust for life led him to many great adventures…from surfing big waves at Mavericks, to snowboarding mountains around the world, to running with the bulls in Pamplona. An avid surfer and accomplished waterman, his love of the ocean cultivated a lifelong respect for the environment…the water was his sanctuary. A true gentleman, Jack’s kindness was inclusive of everyone he met, and he was always fast to make a friend. A loving son, brother, brother-in-law, and friend, Jack lived an incredible life in a short time. Jack will be remembered for his smile, his wit, his loyalty and his passion for life.
Jack’s family and friends started the Jack Meehan ’04 Memorial Football Scholarship to provide scholarship opportunities for SM football players who exemplify Jack’s wonderful characteristic, leaving a legacy for generations of SM football players to come.
- 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
Class of 2021 & 2022
- Christopher Cvengros '98 Memorial Scholarship
- Bradley J. Dillahunty '02 Memorial Scholarship
- C.J. Hubbard '01 Memorial Scholarship
- Redwitz Family Scholarship
- Richard Hunsaker Scholarship
- Reg Sobczak Memorial Scholarship
- Eagles Giving to Eagles Scholarship
- Ryan David Zalta '92 Memorial Scholarship
- Ted Prenovost Good Guy Scholarship Application
- Nicholas David Kraus Memorial Scholarship
- The Raymond R. Dunne Scholarship
Christopher Cvengros '98 Memorial Scholarship
- 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.
The Christopher Cvengros ’98 Memorial Scholarship Application
Bradley J. Dillahunty '02 Memorial Scholarship
- 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.
The Bradley J. Dillahunty ’02 Memorial Scholarship Application
C.J. Hubbard '01 Memorial Scholarship
- 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.
The C.J. Hubbard ’01 Memorial Scholarship Application
Redwitz Family Scholarship
- 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.
The Redwitz Family Scholarship Application
Richard Hunsaker Scholarship
- 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.
The Richard Hunsaker Scholarship Application
Reg Sobczak Memorial Scholarship
- 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.
The Reg Sobczak Memorial Scholarship Application
Eagles Giving to Eagles Scholarship
In the desire to recognize talented SMCHS students with demonstrated financial friends, the faculty and staff of SMCHS have established the following criteria:
- Demonstrate financial need. FACTS Application required.
- Junior or senior student next school year, male or female.
- Demonstrates consistent investment to the well-being of the SMCHS community.
- Must be in good academic standing at SMCHS and in good standing with the Dean’s Office.
- Completion of the Eagles Giving to Eagles application form.
- Provide the names of two faculty/staff references.
- The scholarship recipients will write an acknowledgement letter to the Eagles Giving to Eagles Scholarship Committee with a copy to SMCHS Advancement Department.
Eagles Giving to Eagles Scholarship Application
Ryan David Zalta '92 Memorial Scholarship
- 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
Ted Prenovost Good Guy 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 Prenovost Good Guy Scholarship Application
Nicholas David Kraus Memorial Scholarship
Type of Scholarship: SMCHS Tuition Assistance Scholarship
Distribution Amount: Up to $2,000
Applicants: Class of 2021 or 2022
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.
- Junior or Senior, next school year.
- The recipient can be male or female.
- 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.
The Raymond R. Dunne Scholarship
Type of Scholarship: SMCHS Tuition Assistance Scholarship
Distribution Amount: $1,500 for one student
Applicants: Class of 2021 or 2022
HISTORY
Raymond R. Dunne was our beloved principal from September 2007 through June 2019. Upon retiring as principal, parents, faculty, staff, alumni, alumni parents and friends started the Raymond R. Dunne Scholarship fund in his name. Of his many accomplishments during his time as principal the most vital and his lasting legacy was ensuring the school’s charism of Caritas Christi, the love of Christ. The scholarship recipient will be someone who lives their life with Caritas Christi and demonstrates how they live the core principals, compassion, humility, justice and goodness and makes “each and every day a great day to be an Eagle.”
CRITERA/REQUIRMENTS
Mr. Dunne has established the following scholarship criteria:
- 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.
- Completion of the Raymond R. Dunne Scholarship application form.
- The scholarship recipient will write an acknowledgement letter to the scholarship committee with a copy to SMCHS Advancement Department.
The Raymond R. Dunne Scholarship Application
Class of 2020
The Martinez Family Talon Theatre Development Scholarship
Awarded to junior students in the Talon Theatre:
- Demonstrate financial need. FACTS Application required.
- Good academic standing at SMCHS with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Membership in Thespian Honor Society/Rank.
- Documentation of program to which funds would be applied.
- Completion of the Martinez Family Scholarship application form.
- Optional Interview if necessary for selection.
- The scholarship recipient will write an acknowledgement letter to the donor.
- with a copy to SMCHS Advancement Department..
- Resume.
Example areas of assistance:
- California State Thespian Festival
- International Thespian Festival
- Other Travel Opportunities for Theatre Related Study Trips with Talon Theatre
- Summer Programs
- Private Voice/Dance Lessons/Coaching
- Participation Fees for Talon Theatre Programs, Shows, ComedySportz, TAPA, Mentorship
The Martinez Family Talon Theatre Development Scholarship Application
Class of 2020
- California Scholarship Federation (CSF) Scholarship
- Kaydee Royce Campbell '06 Memorial Scholarship
- Sarah DeMille '05 Memorial Scholarship
- Eagle Alumni Scholarship
- Richard Voelkel Memorial Scholarship
- Model United Nations Alumni Scholarship
- Mothers Club Scholarship
- The Jeff Loftus Generosity Scholarship
- The Martinez Family Scholarship - Performing Arts
California Scholarship Federation (CSF) Scholarship
The California Scholarship Federation (CSF) is an academic honors organization that accepts members who meet rigorous academic requirements. CSF stimulates interest and fosters pride in high standards of scholarship. Its purpose is to identify, motivate, and encourage students with intellectual abilities toward further education. The organization was incorporated in 1930 and is administered by a state board of directors. The chapter at Santa Margarita Catholic High School, established in 1989, is a member of the Southern Region and has many alumni who are CSF Life Members. This scholarship honors one graduating senior who meets the CSF Life Membership requirements and exemplifies the values and attributes of the ideal SMCHS student.
- 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.
The California Scholarship Federation (CSF) Scholarship Application
Kaydee Royce Campbell '06 Memorial Scholarship
"No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends." John 15:13
- 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.
- Submit a 300-500 word essay that describes why she/he should be selected for the scholarship. The essay should focus on how you will use your faith to face challenges of college life and how your faith will influence your career choices.
- 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.
The Kaydee Campbell ’06 Memorial Scholarship Application
Sarah DeMille '05 Memorial Scholarship
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.
The Sarah DeMille ’05 Memorial Scholarship Applicaiton
Eagle Alumni Scholarship
- 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
The Eagle Alumni Association Scholarship Application
Richard Voelkel Memorial Scholarship
- 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
The Richard Voelkel Memorial Scholarship Application
Model United Nations Alumni Scholarship
- 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.
MUN Alumni Scholarship Application
Mothers Club Scholarship
- One scholarship given to a candidate open to all planning on attending college in the fall of 2019
- Graduating senior, male or female
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
SMCHS Mothers Club Scholarship Application
The Jeff Loftus Generosity Scholarship
Distribution Amount: $2,000 for one female graduating senior involved in SMCHS soccer, track, swimming or water polo
Distribution Method: The scholarship money will be directly paid in the form of a tuition/fee payment to the recipient’s college of choice. No direct cash award will be given to the recipient.
Jeff Loftus dedicated his life to others in every possible way, leading with quiet confidence as a father, friend, husband, boss, son and neighbor. This scholarship will carry on Jeff’s legacy through a most deserving college-bound student athlete at Santa Margarita Catholic High School who exemplified his spirit: loyal, selfless, team oriented and most importantly, generous. Generous of heart, generous in love and generous in their support of others.
Jeff never missed a track meet, soccer match, water polo game or swim meet for his four daughters who all graduated from SMCHS as student athletes. He valued the power of sport and higher education, always serving as his daughters’ biggest fan and supporter.
In the desire to recognize an SMCHS student the Jeff Loftus Generosity Scholarship was created with the following criteria:
- Female senior student.
- Member of the SMCHS soccer, track, swim or water polo team.
- Good academic standing at SMCHS with a minimum GPA of 3.5.
- Recipient must make every effort to be a model student at SMCHS.
- Completion of the Jeff Loftus Generosity Scholarship Application Form.
- The scholarship recipient will write an acknowledgement letter to the donor with a copy to SMCHS Advancement Department.
The Jeff Loftus Generosity Scholarship Application
The Martinez Family Scholarship - Performing Arts
- Musical Theatre
- Acting/Directing/Playwriting
- Technical Theatre/Design/Stage Management
- Vocal Music/Opera
- Instrumental Music/Composition
- Educational Theatre
- Dance
- Senior student
- Student demonstrates passion to pursue Performing Arts in college
- Talent Based – Digital Audition
- Verification by Counseling Department of college programs to which student is applying
- Optional Interview if necessary for selection
- Completion of The Martinez Family Scholarship application
- The scholarship recipient will write an acknowledgement letter to the donor with a copy to SMCHS Advancement Department.
The Martinez Family Senior Performing Arts Scholarship