Mesa Verde Student Scholarships
2025 Scholarship Applications will be open January 7 through April 11, 2025.
The San Juan Education Foundation proudly facilitates a variety of scholarships to benefit San Juan Unified students, awarding up to $57,000 in 2025. The scholarships below are only for Mesa Verde High School students.
Senior Scholarship
The Mesa Verde Senior Scholarship offers seven students support for their future educational expenses.
Eligible to apply: Any graduating senior who is planning to attend an accredited university, college, community college, trade school, vocational school or apprenticeship program
Awards:
Top Scored Applicant: $2,000 scholarship
Runner Up: $1,500 scholarship
Runner Up: $1,000 scholarship
Honorable mention 1: $750 (2 scholarships)
Honorable mention 2: $500 (2 scholarships)
Michael Gebhardt Scholarship
Established in 2008 to honor Michael Gebhardt, a dedicated teacher, coach, and vice-principal at Mesa Verde from 1976 – 2006, this scholarship awards students who have demonstrated ethics and dedication to both their studies and athletics. Mr. Gebhardt was highly committed to supporting students to excel in both academics and athletics.
Eligible to apply: Any Graduating senior with a minimum accumulated 3.0 GPA or higher who has participated in Varsity athletics and plans on continuing their education.
Award:
One $500 scholarship for one male athlete
One $500 scholarship or one female athlete
Ward Family Scholarship
The Ward Family Scholarship offers $1,000 to a graduating MVHS senior interested in attending a four-year college or university.
Eligible to apply: Any graduating senior with at least a 4.0 GPA who is planning to attend a four-year university or college and for whom this scholarship would be essential.
Award: One $1,000 scholarship (awarded directly to school of choice)
Inspiring Immigrant scholarship
This scholarship was created to motivate individuals who may not think college is for them due to financial need or other barriers they face. All individuals who meet the criteria are encouraged to apply to alleviate the financial burden of entering college.
Eligible to apply: Any graduating senior who immigrated to the United States and is planning to attend a four-year university or community college.
Award: Two $500 scholarships