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Scholarships

CURRENT 2026-2027 Updated local and Non Local Scholarships.

 
The following opportunities are provided by generous local community members or clubs specifically for our students.
 
Lantern Village (must reside in Lantern Village)
Lisa Cosenza Memorial Scholarship
Kim Courtney Memorial Scholarship *Females only
Niguel Shores Men's Club (open to males and females who reside in Niguel Shores)
Dana Point Woman's Club (Females only & GPA minimum 3.0)
Merritt Grimm "Grimmy" Scholarship (SOCSA students or Best Buddies)
Future Leadership Scholarship *By recommendation only
 

*** NOW AVAILABLE TO APPLY***

Due Date
Please adhere to scholarship deadlines.
  
$10,000 (1 Award)
Deadline: July 31, 2026
 
$2,000 (12 Awards)
Deadline: July 31, 2026
 
$25,000 (1 Award)
Deadline: July 31, 2026
 
$2,000 (12 Awards)
Deadline: July 31, 2026
 
$700 (2 Awards)
Deadline: August 1, 2026
 
$2,000 (2 Awards)
Deadline: August 15, 2026
 
$1,000 (1 Award)
Deadline: August 31, 2026
 
$1,500 (2 Awards)
Deadline: September 4, 2026
 
$1,000 (3 Awards)
Deadline: September 8, 2026
 
$10,000 (1 Award)
Deadline: September 30, 2026

PRIVATE SCHOLARSHIPS:

 
Name of Scholarship
(Submit applications directly
to the scholarship organization)
Due Date
Please adhere to scholarship deadlines
   October 8, 2026
Amazon Future Engineer
   TBA
Asian Pacific Fund Scholarship
   TBA
   January 31, 2026
October 2025- June 2026
   Open to 9th - 12th grade students
 
 March 31, 2026
Rolling admission
For information:
edisonscholars@scholarshipamerica.org
 November 6, 2025- Jan. 22, 2026
December  1, 2025
Hearthstone Housing Foundation Scholarship
  TBA
 January 16, 2026
FOR SENIORS
 Feb. 15, 2026
 March 1, 2026
 Every month on the 20th
 
 
April 10, 2026
Mensa Foundation Scholarship
 TBA
Check website for various award deadlines
Sons of Italy Western Foundation
 March 1, 2026
 
 

 
 

  • Review this site weekly, especially during the Spring Semester. Although the majority of the scholarship opportunities listed are only for graduating seniors, some do not have grade level restrictions. 
  • The scholarship listings in the chart have either a direct link to the donor's website or an application that you may download and complete and send to the organization. 
  • Begin your search early and start collecting the pieces of information you will need for your applications including essay, high school transcript, recommendation letters and resume. 
  • Follow application instructions carefully and apply directly to the scholarship organization. 
  • Send your completed application to the address listed on the application and be sure to adhere to the organization's deadline.
  • If the organization requires an official transcript you need to order it through Parchment and have it sent to you.
  • Be sure to give yourself time to have the official transcript sent to you.  Keep the official transcript sealed and attach to your scholarship application. 
  • To qualify for need-based scholarships you may be asked to submit documetation for the free and reduced lunch program.