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 help finance higher education for High School students who are dedicated in the spirit of volunteerism and to the enhancement of our community.

The program is managed by the Scholarship Committee of the Mission Viejo Activities Committee. Recipients are selected without regard to race, color creed, religion, sex, disability, or national origin.

The Mission Viejo Activities Committee will award five (5), $1,000 scholarships annually. Awards are heavily based on Community Service. Qualified students attending military academies are eligible for an honorarium award at the annual $200 minimum level only. Awards may be used for undergraduate or technical school study only.

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 (by one of the six regional accrediting associations) U.S. four year college or university, or a baccalaureate program at a two-year college in fall following graduation or a technical/trade school certificate program.
• Able to document consistent community service hours.

Application Procedure
Interested students must complete the enclosed application and submit it along with a complete high school transcript to MVAC postmarked no later than April 1.

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

All information received is considered confidential and is reviewed only by the Scholarship Committee.
Not all applicants to the program will be selected as recipients.

Recipient Selection
Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of community service, academic record, potential to succeed, leadership, participation in school, work experience, statement of educational and career goals, an outside appraisal and a personal interview.

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 and are made payable jointly to the student and the school and 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, however, 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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