Scholarship Applications
Each scholarship has limited funding. Financial Aid/Scholarship applications submitted by the MVCS Preferred Filing Date of February 15, 2011 will be given first consideration from the available funds, and we'll announce the awards in March 2011.
There are four steps that need to be completed before being considered for any kind of scholarship. It is important that you complete every step by February 15, 2011. If one of the steps is missing, your application will be placed on hold until all forms have been turned in.
These are the steps for applying for scholarships:
No application will be considered until ALL three steps have been completed.
1. For Each Applicant
Current Monte Vista students, please proceed to step 2.
If you are new to Monte Vista Christian School, you must complete the admission application process in addition to completing steps 2 through 4 for Financial Aid/Scholarship application. For questions on applying to Monte Vista Christian School, please contact our admissions office at (831)722-8178 ext. 137. You may also click here to get to the admissions page on the website.
2. For Each Scholarship (Application deadline expired)
Select ONE scholarship for which you qualify. Please fill out an application online or print the application form, fill it out, and mail it to the Business Office at Monte Vista Christian School.
FINANCIAL AID SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Financial Aid Scholarship Program offers partial tuition scholarships based on need. Allocations are made according to available funds.
Financial Aid Scholarship Application 2011 (Application deadline expired)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Board of Trustees Leadership Scholarship Program offers partial tuition scholarships to outstanding students who demonstrate leadership abilities and the potential for further leadership while at Monte Vista Christian School.
Academic Leadership Scholarship Application 2011
Church/Parish Leadership Scholarship Application 2011
Community Leadership Scholarship Application 2011
Performing Arts Leadership Scholarship Application 2011
PASTOR'S DEPENDENTS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Pastors' Dependents Scholarship Program offers partial tuition scholarships to parents who are serving in ministry. To qualify for the discount, the student's parent must be a licensed pastor and actively working in church ministry a minimum of 30 hours per week. A re-application is needed each year.
(Step 3 and 4 are NOT required for Pastor's Dependents Scholarship Program)
Pastors' Dependents Scholarship Application
3. Letter of Reference
Please print out the Letter of Reference and give the Letter of Reference to an unrelated adult who knows you well. After the form has been completed, please mail the form to the Business Office at 2 School Way, Watsonville, CA 95076.
Financial Aid Letter of Reference
Board of Trustees Scholarship Letter of Reference
4. For Each Family
Since all MVCS scholarships have a need-based component, every family will be asked to complete a confidential financial profile. All financial information will be submitted through a confidential third party to evaluate financial need.
Please click on the link below to complete your confidential financial information:
Link to the secure FAST/ISM website
FAST provides a 24 hour help line for assistance in inputting your information into their secure system.
FAST HELP: email: help@ismfast.com or 1-877-326-FAST
Once your financial information has been submitted online, please remember to mail copies of your W2's, 2010 State and Federal tax returns, and all schedules for verification to the address below:
FAST Independent School Management
Attn: FAST Processing
1316 North Union Street
Wilmington, DE 19806
If your tax returns are not mailed for verification, your application will be placed on hold until the forms have been submitted.