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Applications for the 2026–2027 School Year
Are Now Being Accepted through April 20, 2026

Each spring, we accept applications from high-achieving students entering grades 4–11 who come from low-income households and have actively involved families.

Application Requirements:

To help you prepare your student’s application, please review the key eligibility and submission requirements:

  • Students must be entering grades 4–11 and applying to one of our partner schools listed below.

  • A minimum GPA of 3.3 is required for eligibility.

  • GPA and standardized test scores must be submitted as part of the application.

  • Students will write a short summary about their interests and goals.

  • Parents/guardians will provide a brief statement about their engagement in their student’s academic growth.

  • Financial need is a primary factor in our selection process. Income information may be requested to verify need.

Application Process:

  • Submit the online application (link below)

  • Due to high demand and limited scholarships, only select applicants will be invited for an interview

  • After interviews, a smaller group will be awarded scholarships

Scholarship Details:

  • Scholarships provide $5,000 per year for high school students and $3,000 per year for elementary and middle school students.

  • Awards support a portion of tuition at our partner schools (see list below).

  • Most students receive additional financial aid from other sources.

  • Students who remain in good academic standing and whose families continue to meet our financial‑need criteria are typically eligible to renew their scholarship each year, subject to annual funding availability.

  • Families are expected to contribute a portion of tuition based on their financial situation.


Important:

The schools where our scholarships can be used are:

Bishop Montgomery High School, Torrance

Cathedral High School, Los Angeles

Chadwick School, Palos Verdes

Christ Lutheran School, San Pedro

Holy Trinity School, San Pedro

Junipero Sierra High School, Gardena

Maria Regina Catholic School, Gardena

Mary Star of the Sea Elementary School, San Pedro

Mary Star of the Sea High School, San Pedro

Rolling Hills Prep, Palos Verdes

St. Bernard High School, Playa Del Rey

St. John Fisher School, Palos Verdes

St. Mary’s Academy, Inglewood

St. Pius X - St. Matthias Academy, Downey

Sts. Peter and Paul Elementary School, Wilmington

St. Raphael Catholic School, South Los Angeles

Verbum Dei High School, Los Angeles

Vistamar High School, El Segundo