09/03/2026
As MHS seniors return to school, May and graduation seem far away. BUT in just a few months seniors, you will start applying for scholarships. Here are a few tips to start thinking about scholarships NOW:
1. Get involved. If you aren't part of a sport, club or organization - or if are a member but aren't very active - GET ACTIVE. NOW. This is especially true for service organizations at school and in your church or community. Put in the hours and show up. Volunteer. Work on a project that means something to you. This also allows you to meet teachers and advisors and community members who you may need to write a letter of recommendation. So - do it. Get involved now and build that resume. It will be too late to start doing this in 2027.
2. Get a part-time job. I can't stress enough the importance of this to scholarship reviewers. They want to see that you are working for your future and SAVING that money to use for college.
3. Attend your classes and don't skip out or be late. Everyone - including colleges, employers and scholarship reviewers - looks at attendance records because they want someone who will show up and be DEPENDABLE. Be that person.
4. Don't let your grades slip your senior year. Make sure you continue to put the effort into your schoolwork. Reviewers look at this to see if seniors slacked off their last year or took easy classes, or maybe dropped a grade or two in their classes. Focus, and finish your senior year strong.
5. Enjoy your senior year! It goes by fast so make memories, get involved, volunteer for a project, or find something that you want to highlight on your scholarship and build on that all year.
Dianna Pendleton Dominguez
Executive Director
