High School Scholarship

High School Scholarship Application – 2025
Deadline: MARCH 28, 2025

Assistance League of Irvine (ALI) is offering needs-based scholarships to high school seniors who plan to attend Irvine Valley College starting academic year 2025. One qualified (1) graduating senior from each of the Irvine Unified School District High Schools (Creekside, Irvine, Northwood, Portola, University, Woodbridge and Virtual Academy) will be awarded a minimum $1000 scholarship. Additional scholarships will be awarded to qualifying graduating IUSD seniors planning to attend Irvine Valley College, without respect to high school of attendance, as funds are available.

We are a not-for-profit, all-volunteer organization that has served the unmet needs of children and adults in the Irvine area for the past 35 years. We are pleased to have the resources to assist worthy high school seniors, from Irvine schools, to realize their dream of attending Irvine Valley College.

Eligibility
Be currently enrolled in an Irvine Unified School District High School, graduating June 2025
Acceptance & enrollment at Irvine Valley College by May 3, 2025

Minimum GPA of 2.5

Complete ALL questions on this form
The following supporting documentation must be submitted via email to HSScholarship@alirvine.org upon completing the online application
Official High School Transcripts

One letter of recommendation from a counselor or high school teacher

Completed official government FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

Your scholarship application will not be considered complete until all documents have been received

Selection Process
Participate in a personal interview with members of Assistance League of Irvine

Use scholarship funds within one calendar year from the official award

All documents must be received before 11:59 pm on March 28, 2025

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Legal Full Name*
First Last

Applicant Email*

Phone - Student*

Current Irvine High School Attending:*

Previous High School(s) Name and Location Attended:
School Name
School Location

Age*

Birth Date*
Month
Day
Year

Address*
Street Address City ZIP Code

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Parent/Guardian 1 Name*
First Last

Parent/Guardian 1 Phone*

Address*
Street Address City ZIP Code

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Parent/Guardian 2 Name
First Last

Parent/Guardian 2 Phone

Address Parent/Guardian 2
Street Address City ZIP Code

People Living in Household*
# People Living in Household
Adult(s) over 18
Children

Approximate Family Annual Gross Income:*
Gross Income:

ESSAY
Use this box below to write your essay (max 500 words) describing what this scholarship could mean for you. "It has been said Education is the kindling of a flame.. tell us about"
Your Family background and the people who helped you light your candle
Your personal educational goals
How this Scholarship will help you achieve those goals
What you have done or what you are doing to financially achieve your goal?
Discuss you role in the community and the ways in which you affect those around you.

Essay 900 words.*

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
In the boxes below indicate your extra-curricular activities which includes club/volunteering, sports activity, work, and honors.

To add additional rows, click the + sign at the end of the row.

In the grade level use C = Community and S = School
Club/Volunteer Activity
9th
10th
11th
12th
Hours per week
Hours per month
# Months Active
Leadership Position Held

In the grade level use C = Community and S = School
Sports Activity
9th
10th
11th
12th
Hours per week
Hours per month
# Months Active
Leadership Position Held

In the grade level use C = Community and S = School
Honors
9th
10th
11th
12th
Honor Name

Employment
9th
10th
11th
12th
Hours per week
Hours per month
# Months Employed
Position

Planned College Major (if known)
College Major

Career Goal (if known)
List your career goal(s)

Have you been accepted to Irvine Valley College?*

Yes

No

Have you been offered other scholarships?*

Yes

No

Are you preregistered at Irvine Valley College?*

Yes

No

School Start Date*

Summer 2025

Fall 2025

IVC Student ID #

SUBMISSIONS

The following must be scanned and emailed to HSScholarship@alirvine.org upon completing the online application. Your scholarship application will not be considered complete until all documents have been received. Please ensure your NAME is included in the subject line of the email submission.

Official High School Transcript(s)

One letter of recommendation from a counselor or high school teacher

Completed official government FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

E-SIGNATURE AND CERTIFICATION

By submitting this application and checking the certification box, I certify that the information included in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I authorize the release of information to confirm and/or verify the contents for scholarship purposes only.

Permission to use for Marketing purposes: I give Assistance League of Irvine (ALI) permission to publish in print, electronic, or visual format the likeness or image of me. I waive any rights of compensation or copyright ownership thereto. If you will not be 18 years of age by June 1, 2024 a parent/guardian must provide consent for Assistance League of Irvine to use your name and a photo of you for publicity.*

Yes

No

E-SIGNATURE AND CERTIFICATION - Please check box*
By submitting this application and checking the box, I certify I have read and understand the information included in the E-Signature and Certification section.

Will you be 18 years old at the time of submitting this application?*

Yes

No

If you are under the age of 18, you will be required to provide the parent/guardian information below. An email e-signature consent will be sent to the parent/guardian and must be completed to finalize the application process.

I understand that if I am a recipient of this scholarship, I will be contacted to communicate my progress toward my career goals. Your application and its information will be kept strictly confidential. All money awarded is paid directly to Irvine Valley College and managed by them.

Please provide the following information:*
Parent/Guardian Full Name

Parent/Guardian Email*

Submittal Date
MM slash DD slash YYYY

After you click submit, a confirmation email will be sent.

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