Clone of 2025 MCHS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

Submission Deadline: Midnight (PST) - Tuesday, Febuary 17, 2026
Students (not parents) are required to complete and submit this online application in its entirety for scholarship consideration. This application, in addition to a completed FACTs application (submitted by parent ), allows a student to be eligible for consideration for ALL need based scholarships available.

Application Deadline:
Midnight (PST) - Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Applications received after this date will not be considered valid.
Student Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Primary E-mail Contact*
Phone Number
Mailing Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Father's Name (First and Last)
Father's Primary Phone
Mother's Name (First and Last)
Mother's Primary Phone

REQUIRED ESSAY QUESTIONS

CHOOSE 2 of the following essay prompts to answer. Provide an essay response (300 words or less) to each of the 2 topic questions of choice.

Please refrain from usingh any form of AI in your answers.
ESSAY QUESTION 1

To complete your first essay please select 1 (your choice) from the following prompts. (If you have applied for a scholarship in previous years, please do not submit the same essay.)
1. When you think of the people in your life that know you the best, what 3 attributes do you think they would use to describe you and why?
2. Leadership is important because it inspires, motivates, and sets an example for others to accomplish positive things. Leadership can manifest itself in many ways. Describe a time or way in which you have demonstrated your leadership ability whether in or out of school.
3. Share about someone in your life who has inspired or influenced you in an important way. How did they impact you and how has that made a difference in your life
4. Lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can often be fundamental to later success or resolution. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback or an obstacle. How did it affect you and what did you learn from the experience?
5. A key element to the success of Marist is the sense of community, which is integral to its motto ‘We Are One’. When reflecting on this community, what does it mean to you to attend Marist? How do you see yourself contributing to, and gaining from the Marist community?
6. Discuss an accomplishment, event or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.
Enter the number of the prompt (above) you are responding to.*
Essay #1, please enter your first essay response here*

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ESSAY QUESTION 2

To complete your second essay please select 1 (your choice) from the following prompts. (If you have applied for a scholarship in previous years, please do not submit the same essay)
1. When you think of the people in your life that know you the best, what 3 attributes do you think they would use to describe you and why?
2. Leadership is important because it inspires, motivates, and sets an example for others to accomplish positive things. Leadership can manifest itself in many ways. Describe a time or way in which you have demonstrated your leadership ability whether in or out of school.
3. Share about someone in your life who has inspired or influenced you in an important way. How did they impact you and how has that made a difference in your life?
4. Lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can often be fundamental to later success or resolution. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback or an obstacle. How did it affect you and what did you learn from the experience?
5. A key element to the success of Marist is the sense of community, which is integral to its motto ‘We Are One’. When reflecting on this community, what does it mean to you to attend Marist? How do you see yourself contributing to, and gaining from the Marist community?
6. Discuss an accomplishment, event or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.
Enter the number of the prompt (above) you are responding to.*
Essay #2, please enter your second essay response here*

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(OPTIONAL) QUESTION 3

Optional: Only required to complete if you wish to be considered for the "Cody Waters 'Heart of a Champion' Memorial Scholarship". (Preference given to individuals with financial need that are participating in Boys Soccer.)

Cody Waters was a student at Marist from September 1995 until his unexpected death in December 1995. He made a lasting impression on both classmates and teachers. In 2014, his parents established this scholarship to honor his memory.
3. Share your personal view of what defines a ‘committed team player’. What attributes should they possess? (150 words or less)

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