Scholarships
If you have any questions regarding scholarships, please reach out to Nicole Mack at nmack@nmusd.us.
I know that many of you have concerns about how to make a college education more affordable. Through a new, free program called RaiseMe, students can guarantee scholarships from 250+ colleges as early as 9th grade, making it easier to plan financially for school. RaiseMe has proven to be a great tool to motivate students in high schools throughout the U.S. Newport Harbor HS is among the first in the country to take advantage of this opportunity, which was launched with the support of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and U.S. colleges. Here are a couple of easy ways to support your students in using this unique tool:
- Ensure that you create an account at www.raise.me
- Regularly add good grades, community service, extracurricular activities, and other achievements to your RaiseMe Portfolio to earn micro-scholarships from colleges.
DEADLINE IS MARCH 31, 2023 - This is submitted directly to the organization. NHHS will not accept these applications.
The Assistance League of Newport Mesa (ALNM) is offering up to $5,000 scholarship opportunities to seniors residing and attending high schools in the Newport Mesa School District who will be graduating in June 2023 and continuing their education at a university, college, vocational institute or technical trade school. Applicants for these scholarships need NOT demonstrate academic excellence or athletic accomplishment.
DEADLINE IS MARCH 31, 2023 - This is submitted directly to the organization. NHHS will not accept these applications.
The Law Offices of Brent A. Duque are offering up to $5,000 scholarship opportunities to seniors residing in and attending high schools in NMUSD. The applicants need not necessarily demonstrate academic excellence nor athletic prowess; rather, the Law Offices of Brent A. Duque's selection criteria emphasize commitment to community service, educational promise, strength of character, and challenging personal and/or family circumstances requiring financial assistance.
DEADLINE IS APRIL 1, 2023 - This is mailed directly to the organization. NHHS will not accept these applications.
This award, to be used to further educational or vocational goals, is given to a student who shows courage by going forward in the face of adversity and/or life-changing or extraordinary obstacle. It recognizes courage and determination over physical and/or learning disabilities, illness of self or family member, the death of a loved one and unusually difficult circumstances at home. Please write an essay of 500-1500 words describing your courageous situation being specific and giving details pertaining to your own story. You may nominate yourself or be nominated by a peer/parent.
*Please note - This is the same application as the Ryan Eastman Courage Award. Students are welcome and encouraged to apply for both*
For more information and to apply, click here to download the Julie Inman Courage Award application.
DEADLINE IS APRIL 1, 2023 - This is mailed directly to the organization. NHHS will not accept these applications.
This award, to be used to further educational or vocational goals, is given to a student who shows courage by going forward in the face of adversity and/or life-changing or extraordinary obstacle. It recognizes courage and determination over physical and/or learning disabilities, illness of self or family member, the death of a loved one and unusually difficult circumstances at home. Please write an essay of 500-1500 words describing your courageous situation being specific and giving details pertaining to your own story. You may nominate yourself or be nominated by a peer/parent.
*Please note - This is the same application as the Julie Inman Courage Award. Students are welcome and encouraged to apply for both*
DEADLINE IS APRIL 1, 2023
Since 1964, the Italian Catholic Federation has awarded over $2,000,000.00 in scholarships to more than 6,000 high school students, of the Catholic faith, attending college. To apply, students must achieve a total cumulative GPA (3½ years) of at least 3.2 and meet one of the following:
- Are Roman Catholic and of Italian Descent and live within the Roman Catholic Dioceses of Arizona, California, Illinois and Nevada, only where Branches of the Federation are established; or,
- Are Roman Catholic but need not be of Italian Descent or live where Branches of the Federation are established if either Roman Catholic parent, guardian or grandparent is a member of the “Italian Catholic Federation.”
DEADLINE IS APRIL 3, 2023 - FEMALES ONLY. THIS IS MAILED DIRECTLY TO THE INSTITUTION. NHHS WILL NOT ACCEPT THESE APPLICATIONS.
The Myers Memorial Scholarship provides $12,500 per year for four years ($50,000, 4-year total) to students attending an accredited four-year university or college. Applicants must already be accepted or pending acceptance. Scholarship recipients alternate between female and male students every year. On odd class years the scholarship will be awarded to a female, on even years to a male. The scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to high achieving, academically gifted high school seniors of outstanding personal character who are themselves immigrants or the children of immigrants to the United States.
DEADLINE IS APRIL 3, 2023
The Pearls of Excellence Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity in partnership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Mu Epsilon Omega Chapter of Orange County, California is proud to award (3) three scholarships in the amount of $3,000.00, $1,500.00 and $500.00 respectively to three deserving young women in their senior year of high school.
Scholarship Eligibility:
- Be a female African American high school senior residing in Orange County
- Minimum of 3.0 GPA
- Acceptance to an accredited 4-year college or university in the fall of 2023
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership through community service and/or involvement in extracurricular activities.
For more details and to apply, please visit the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Scholarship website.
DEADLINE IS APRIL 7, 2023
Since 1988, this scholarship has provided assistance to Newport-Mesa USD high school seniors who intend to become teachers. Many are now teaching in the District. This scholarship is awarded to an individual who is highly motivated to become a teacher, has demonstrated the temperament and ability needed to succeed, and is determined to be in need of financial assistance by the NMAA Scholarship Committee.
DEADLINE IS APRIL 14, 2023
National Charity League, Inc., Newport Chapter will once again award scholarships to deserving senior girls in the Newport Mesa Unified School District. The mission of the NCL Scholarship Committee is to provide financial support for higher education to young women graduates of NMUSD who demonstrate: a dire financial need, consistent effort in high school, and a strong desire to continue their education.
For more details and to apply, please visit the NCL Scholarship Application website.
DEADLINE IS APRIL 14, 2023
The Newport Beach-based Colonel William Cabell Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, will be offering two $1,500 scholarships to graduating seniors from Costa Mesa and Newport Beach high schools. The scholarships will be awarded to two graduating students based on scholastic achievement, volunteer and community involvement, and an essay.
DEADLINE IS APRIL 15, 2023
Robyne’s Nest is a local organization that provides at-risk and homeless students, who have little to no parental support, with the resources to complete high school and pursue a path to self-sufficiency. They are excited to offer stipend awards ranging from $250-$1000 per semester to students and can be renewable for up to 2 years.
DEADLINE IS APRIL 16, 2023
The Orange County Youth Sports Foundation (OCYSF) is seeking qualified candidates for its Scholar-Athlete Achievement Awards for the 52nd consecutive year. These $2,500 awards honor college-bound young men and women who will graduate from Orange County high schools in May/June, 2023. Nineteen (19) such scholarships were awarded in 2022. The criteria for evaluation and selection are:
- Athletic participation, performance, leadership, and character
- Academic achievement (minimum 3.5 GPA)
- Campus leadership and citizenship; community service
- Financial need
For more details and to apply, please visit the OCYSF website.
DEADLINE IS APRIL 21, 2023 BY 3:30PM
Newport Harbor High School PTA is an active volunteer organization dedicated to the encouragement of academic success and volunteerism. The PTA raises funds for school programs and scholarships through its annual membership drive, donations and fundraisers such as the Holiday Market. This year, PTA will award a total of $5,000 to graduating seniors. Five $1,000 scholarships given out to graduating seniors.
DEADLINE IS APRIL 21, 2023 BY 3:30PM
$500 will be awarded to one graduating senior and art will be placed on display in our permanent collection on campus at Newport Harbor High.
DEADLINE IS APRIL 21, 2023 BY 3:30PM
Speak Up Newport (SUN) is a non-profit Newport Beach City-wide citizens group organized to promote the common good and general welfare of the Newport Beach community by: Drawing attention to the desirable QUALITY OF LIFE in Newport Beach, Taking POSITIVE ACTION on issues affecting Newport Beach, Celebrating the GOOD TIMES that happen in Newport Beach, and Recognizing the PEOPLE who make good things happen. SUN is looking to give out at least 2 scholarships to deserving NHHS seniors.
DEADLINE IS APRIL 21, 2023
The Freedom Committee of Orange County is honored to offer the 2023 Fred M. Whitaker Memorial Scholarship Contest to college-bound seniors within NMUSD. The contest will require students to view a video hosted by FC-OC and then respond to a provided essay prompt in connection with the video. First prize is $3,500 and Runner-up is $1,500. Scholarship flyer linked here.
For registration and rules, please visit the Freedom Committee of Orange County website.
DEADLINE IS APRIL 27, 2023 BY 3:30PM
Ensign Intermediate PTA is excited to offer three $1000 scholarships to any NHHS student graduating in 2023 who attended Ensign for at least two years. Share a special memory from your years at Ensign, and you will be eligible for consideration!
DEADLINE IS APRIL 27, 2023 BY 3:30PM
Ensign Intermediate PTA is looking to award $1000 to a graduating senior for their outstanding artwork.
DEADLINE IS APRIL 28, 2023 BY 4PM
The Newport Harbor Alumni Association is excited to announce TEN $2,000 scholarship opportunities for graduating Seniors who will attend a community college, trade, technical, or nursing school in the Fall of 2023. The applicant's intentions must be to fulfill the requirements of an AA Degree, Vocational Certificate, or the like. There may be a follow up opportunity next year for a second year of support. We will be hosting a coaching session in English and Spanish via Zoom on how to fill out the application on Tuesday, March 28th at 5:30pm. Zoom details will be available on Schoology.
For more details and to apply, click here to download the Newport Harbor Alumni Association Scholarship application. Spanish version of the application is linked here.
DEADLINE IS APRIL 28, 2023 BY 4PM
Any Newport Harbor High School student graduating in 2023 who graduated from Kaiser Elementary School and will be attending college
in the fall is eligible to submit an application. Award recipient(s) will be recognized at the May 31st NHHS Awards Night to be held at the NHHS Gymnasium. We also hope to honor them at a Kaiser Flag Deck, TBD.
DEADLINE IS APRIL 28, 2023
Mariners Elementary PTA is looking to offer a scholarship to a graduating NHHS senior who attended Mariners El. Share with them a special memory from your years at Mariners, along with a completed application, in order to be considered.
DEADLINE IS APRIL 28, 2023
Newport Beach Elementary School PTA is excited to offer a scholarship to a graduating senior who attended Newport El.
DEADLINE IS APRIL 28, 2023
The Kenny Melton Scholarship Foundation is proud to offer this scholarship to provide educational assistance for future leaders in public service (including, but not limited to, education, special education/disability services, medical field, etc.). Public service agencies such as our school systems and medical professions are always in need of highly qualified and compassionate personnel. These systems are not what they are without the dedication and innate desire of one person wanting to help others. These public services help make our communities stronger and build unity.
Our foundation is offering a minimum of (1) scholarship to a graduating senior for $2,000.
DEADLINE IS APRIL 30, 2023
The Willow Tree Scholarship is open to first-year college students or graduating high school seniors attending school in Orange County, California. Candidates must be enrolled as a full-time college student or planning to enter their first year of post-secondary education at any two or four-year accredited institution in the United States. Each year, recipients are awarded a scholarship of $1,000 to be used toward college. Winners of the scholarship will be selected on their ability to express critical ideas that can generate a thoughtful connection with their readers.
For more information and to apply, please visit The Willow Tree Scholarship website.
DEADLINE IS MAY 5, 2023
Honoring the legacy and character of Patrick "Patty" Turner, this scholarship will be awarded to graduating senior students in good standing who plan to attend a Trade School, Vocational School, or Community College. Patrick wished for more kindness and inclusivity in our schools and community, and those traits will be the focus of this application.
For more details and to apply, please visit The Patrick "Patty" Turner Memorial Scholarship website.
DEADLINE IS JUNE 1, 2023
The Brad Evans Foundation Fund Scholarship was established by the Evans family to honor their son and brother whose life was characterized by the qualities of integrity, loyalty, and commitment.
Brad Evans was an excellent student, a talented athlete, a wonderful son, and a terrific brother. He had a gift of bringing people together which was the result of his inclusive nature. He was known for his sense of humor, creativity, and spirit of adventure.
Brad graduated from Corona del Mar High School in 1996, where he was an academic letterman, editor of the school newspaper, a starting guard on the varsity basketball team, and co-captain of the varsity baseball team. He then attended the University of California at Berkeley as a Regent’s and Chancellor’s Scholar. Brad passed away four months before he was to graduate. This scholarship was established to assist a talented and versatile student with first-year expenses at U.C. Berkeley.
