What does the Onward Scholars Program offer?
The Onward Scholars Program is a unique four-year scholarship and academic enrichment program offered at six excellent Catholic high schools in Los Angeles. OSP provides students a solid bridge to a college education by providing extensive individual support and exposing them to opportunities that inspire confidence, grit, and leadership. In addition to financial assistance, mentorship, and college access, Scholars are welcomed into a cohort of other highly motivated, academically successful students who support one another for four years.
“An Onward Scholar is not only somebody who is intelligent, but somebody that is committed to using that intelligence to make other people’s lives better.”
— Michele Rice • St. Mary’s Academy • Program Director
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Scholarship
Four-year scholarship for 75% of Onward Scholars’ tuition costs.
Students get to explore academic and career interests using a $2,000 stipend over four years.
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Mentorship
OSP provides one-on-one mentoring support from an onsite Program Director at each OSP school.
Access to programs that prepare students for the college application and matriculation process.
Service and cultural immersion opportunities
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College Access
Direct access to top colleges in the country through workshops led by university admissions counselors.
Sponsored out-of-state college tours.
SAT and ACT prep courses.
Assistance in applying for a variety of college scholarship programs and awards.
Grade-Level Focus Areas
Scholars are given the opportunity to take part in OSP-sponsored workshops that focus on life skill development and topics of significance in the advancement of young people in today's world.
Study skills, time management and organization, communication, and impactful school involvement
College major and career exploration, California college visits
Cuild college list, college essay workshops, out of state college trip
College application process, prepare scholarship applications, academic and social transition to college
ALL GRADES will focus on ACT/SAT prep, social and emotional learning (SEL) inclusive of self-awareness, self-management, social justice and advocacy, relationship skills, responsible decision-making, financial literacy, health and wellness, leadership skills, community service, and connections to summer programs.