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.
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Each scholar is given a $2,000 stipend to explore personal and career interests.
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The Onward Scholars program covers 75% of the tuition.
In addition to financial support, the program offers the following:
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Mentorship
One-on-one mentoring support from an onsite Program Director at each OSP school.
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College Access
College application support as well as SAT and ACT courses.
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College Tours
Sponsored out-of-state college tours.
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Peer Support
Support from other highly motivated students including an ever-growing community of alumnae.
Interest in becoming an Onward Scholar?
Fill out our Interest Form today.
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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