Mission Viejo Activities Volunteer Scholarship Program

The Mission Viejo Activities Committee has established a volunteer scholarship program to honor high school seniors of exceptional character and dedication to volunteerism. The Scholarship Program is managed by the Mission Viejo Activities Committee. Recipients are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, religion or gender. MVAC awards five scholarships in increments of over $1,000. Awards are primarily based on Community Service.

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

Be a student within the geographic region of the SVUSD or CVUSD district.

Volunteer for at least 150 hours, of which 25 hours of your volunteer service must be within the City of Mission Viejo.

Be a current high school senior enrolling as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. two- or four-year college/university or a technical/trade school with a certified program by the fall semester following graduation.

Be able to document consistent community service hours throughout your high school career.

Application Process:

• Students must complete and submit the application online in full including an essay describing their volunteerism experience.
• The application must include contact information for two references from organizations listed on the application who can verify the applicant’s volunteer experiences listed on the application.
• Community service/volunteer hours will be verified with the information provided by the applicant.
• All information received is considered confidential and is reviewed only by the Scholarship Committee.
• Completed applications must be received by MVAC by March 15th.

Recipient Selection:

Scholarship will be awarded based on:

• Volunteer Service Hours
• Leadership Experiences
• Essay on volunteerism
• Goals and Aspirations
• References
• In Person Interview

Scholarship Awards:

Payments are authorized by the Executive Board on recommendation by the Scholarship Committee and are processed by the MVAC office staff. Payments are made in one installment in August. Checks are mailed to each recipient and are payable to both the student and the school. They must be endorsed by both parties. Applicants are required to notify the MVAC office of any change of address, school enrollment, or other relevant information.

Renewal of Award:

MVAC scholarships are not renewable.

Revisions:

The MVAC reserves the right to review the conditions and procedures of this scholarship program and to make changes at any time including termination of the program. Leadership & Volunteer Scholarship Application

The applicant must have volunteered for at least 150 hours, of which, 25 hours of your volunteer service must be within the City of Mission Viejo to qualify for this scholarship. The applicant must be able to document consistent community service hours throughout your high school career (grades 9-12). In addition, the applicant must be a current high school senior student within the districts of SVUSD or CVUSD enrolling as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. two or four-year college/university, or a technical/trade school certified program, by the fall semester following graduation.

The application must be fully completed.  Failure to follow the instructions and falsification of information will disqualify the candidate. MVAC verifies all information and references.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 15th

Scholarship recipients will be required to supply their Social Security number for tax purposes. The Mission Viejo Activities Committee awards five scholarships of over $1,000 based on the applicant’s eligibility. Scholarship checks are paid in one installment in August. The checks are addressed to the student and the school. It must be endorsed by both parties. The scholarship funds can be used for any school-related expense, including tuition, books, room and board or other school-related materials. The applicant is required to notify the Mission Viejo Activities Committee office (949-830-7066) of any changes of address, school enrollment, or other relevant information.

*We suggest that you print each page of your application before submission if you wish to keep a copy.

When you submit this form, it will not automatically collect your details like name and email address unless you provide it yourself.