Scholarship applications available at local high school guidance offices, City Hall, the Library and Community Center or
download it here.

The Program

The Mission Viejo Activities Committee has established a scholarship program to promote higher education to honor high school seniors of exceptional character and dedicated to volunteerism.

The Scholarship Program is managed by the Mission Viejo Activities Committee.   Recipients are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, or gender.          

The MVAC will award scholarships in increments of  $1,000 scholarships annually.  Awards are primarily based on Community Service.

Eligibility

Applicants must be -

Current high school seniors planning to enroll for the first time in a full –time course of study at an accredited U.S. four year college or university  a baccalaureate program at a two year college in fall following graduation or a technical/trade school certificate program.

à Able to document consistent community service hours .

Application Process

Students must complete the enclosed application and submit it along with a complete high school transcript  to MVAC postmarked no later than April 15.  

Applicants are responsible for gathering and submitting all necessary information.  Because applicants are evaluated on the information, they are advised to answer every question as completely as possible.  Community service hours will be verified .You must provide telephone number and contact information.

All information received is considered confidential and is reviewed only by the Scholarship Committee.

Recipient Selection

Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of :

à Community service

à Academic record

à Leadership

à Extracurricular activities

à Work experience

à Statement of education

 à Career goals

à References

à Interviews

Payment of Awards

Scholarship payments are authorized by the Executive Board on recommendation by the Scholarship Committee and are  processed  by  the Mission Viejo Activities Committee.  Payments are made in two equal installments in August  and December.  Checks are mailed to each recipient’s  home address. They are made payable to the student and the school. They must be endorsed by both.

Renewal of Award

Mission Viejo Activities Committee  scholarships are not renewable.

Obligations

Recipients have no obligation to the  Mission Viejo Activities Committee.  They are required  to  supply the Mission Viejo Activities Committee with current transcripts and to notify  the MVAC office of any changes of address, school enrollment or other relevant information.

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