Mariner High School Alumni Association

Scholarship Program 2008-2009

Program Description: The MHSAA Scholarship Program is designed to assist Mariner High School graduates to continue their education after graduating.  It is available to Mariner High School graduates who plan to enroll at a community college, technical institute or 4 year institution during the upcoming academic year.

Application Available:                        January 1

Application Postmark Deadline:        May 25th

Application  Processing:                     May through April

Award Notifications by Mail:            April 25

Award Recognition:                            June

Verification of Enrollment Due:        Fall

Distribution of Funds:                        Fall

Amount:                                              $1000

Renewable:                                         No

Number of Awards:                4 (2 to boy and girl attending community or 4 year college & 2 to boy and girl attending technical institution)

Eligibility Requirements:

-                     graduating Mariner High School senior

-                     be enrolled in a degree/diploma program at a US accredited college or university or technical school for the upcoming academic year

-                     have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better

-                     submit a high school transcript

-                     at least 2 letters of recommendation (one from a teacher and one from the community)

-                     short bio on community service, extracurricular activities, financial need, academic achievement, and attendance

-                     short essay on what Mariner High has meant to you