The premier high school student success program.

The journey to fulfilling your dreams starts with Onward Scholars! Made possible through the support of The John H. and Cynthia Lee Smet Foundation, the Onward Scholars Program (OSP) is a competitive scholarship and enrichment program for selected high school students with strong academic backgrounds. OSP provides a unique four-year pathway to success for exceptional high school students who demonstrate academic excellence, impactful leadership, and motivation to dream big in their college search. The three main components of the Onward Scholars Program are scholarship, mentorship, and college access.

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  • One hundred percent of our scholars go to college.

  • Each scholar is given a $2,000 stipend to explore personal and career interests.

  • The Onward Scholars program covers 75% of the tuition.

In addition to financial support, the program offers the following:

  • One-on-One mentorship

  • College application support

  • SAT and ACT courses 

  • Sponsored out-of-state college tours

  • Peer support from other highly motivated students

 

Our schools

The Onward Scholars Program (OSP) is currently available at Cathedral High School, Sacred Heart, Salesian High School, St. Anthony High School, St. Mary’s Academy and St. Pius X - St. Matthias Academy.

Cathedral High School

Program Director: Mr. Jelani Bramble-Manning

Sacred Heart

Program Director: Ms. Liliana Funes

Salesian High School

Program Director: Mr. Edgar Alonso

St. Anthony High School

Program Director: Mr. Anthony Boulahoud

St. Mary’s Academy

Program Director: Mrs. Michele Rice

St. Pius X - St. Matthias Academy

Program Director: Mrs. Melissa Turcios Rodriguez

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