2025-2026 Mock Trial Scholarship Application

TO REQUEST FUNDING, PLEASE COMPLETE THE ENTIRE APPLICATION BELOW AND SUBMIT. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Eligibility Requirements:

The requesting school must be registered to participate in the 2025-2026 San Diego County High School Mock Trial Competition season.
Schools requesting funds must participate during the entire competition season beginning in September through the end of the competition in February.
All schools are eligible to apply. Special consideration may be given to Title 1 designated schools.

IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE:
Only the teacher advisor or administrator of a participating school may apply. If awarded, funds for transportation to and from the court on competition days will be provided as a reimbursement only. Schools or school districts must provide an invoice/receipt to include proof of payment. Funds will be paid directly to requesting schools or school districts only (scholarship and/or transportation funding reimbursements cannot be paid to individual people or other organizations).

The reimbursement amount is subject to approval and may be awarded in full or in part. Funds are limited.

School Name*

If you do not see your school name listed in the dropdown menu, please contact the San Diego County High School Mock Trial Committee at sdmocktrial@gmail.com

Teacher Advisor Name*

First NameLast Name

Teacher Advisor Email Address*

example@example.com

Has your school participated in the San Diego County High School Mock Trial Competition in the past?*

YesNo

Is your school a Title I designated school for the 2025-2026 school year?*

YesNo

Please briefly describe your school’s goals in entering this competition and describe the impact you believe participation in the mock trial competition will have on your students.*

Please indicate the item(s) for which you are requesting funds and complete the corresponding page. PLEASE NOTE: You must complete all questions for each item you are requesting funding for.*

$400 Team Registration Fee ScholarshipTransportation on Competition Days

Please list facts justifying hardship you would like the Mock Trial Committee to consider such as lack of sponsorship/resources, Title I designated, percentage of students eligible for free lunch, or any other information you believe would be helpful. If your school participated in a prior year(s), list any financial barriers previously experienced.*

2025-2026 Mock Trial Scholarship Application

DEADLINE TO APPLY: October 17, 2025

If your school/district has a transportation department, please contact that department for the estimated cost of round-trip school bus transportation for the date and time of the competition round. Note: Round 4 is on a Saturday and rates may be higher.

Please submit this form no later than October 17, 2025