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Discover how our program supports high school students with leadership potential on their journey to academic success and rewarding careers. Join our interest list today to receive updates and program information.
What you'll gain as
a Simon Scholar
From high school to college and beyond, we’ve got your back every step of the way—with resources that help you lead, grow, and thrive:
- One-on-one guidance through college and career decisions
- Support with college applications, financial aid, and personal statements
- Hands-on career exploration and leadership opportunities
- A new Laptop
- A need-based scholarship of up to $16,000
And it doesn’t stop there—our program stays with you through college and into your career, offering mentorship, opportunities, and a lifelong community.
Simon Scholars Eligibility
First-Generation to College Bound Student
Sophomore Attending An Orange County High School
3.5 Total Cumulative, Weighted GPA
Academically / personally challenges themselves every day
Aspiration to attend a 4- Year University
History of economic and personal adversity
*Beyond the requirement of being a Sophomore with a minimum 3.5 cumulative weighted GPA, no single factor determines eligibility or selection. Each applicant is evaluated holistically, with consideration given to the full context of their application.
REPRESENTED HIGH SCHOOLS
- Advanced Learning Academy (Circulos)
- Aliso Niguel High School
- Anaheim High School
- Bolsa Grande High School
- Buena Park High School
- Capistrano Valley High School
- Century High School
- Costa Mesa High School
- Cristo Rey High School
- Cypress High School
- Dana Hills High School
- El Modena High School
- Estancia High School
- Fullerton Union High School
- Garden Grove High School
- Hector Godinez High School
- Katella High School
- Kennedy High School
- La Habra High School
- La Quinta High School
- Loara High School
- Los Amigos High School
- Magnolia High School
- Middle College High School
- Monte Vista High School
- Oceanview High School
- Orange High School
- Oxford Academy
- Pacific Coast High School
- Pacifica High School
- Rancho Alamitos High School
- Saddleback High School
- San Clemente High School
- San Juan Hills High School
- Santa Ana High School
- Santiago High School
- Samueli Academy
- Savanna High School
- Segerstrom High School
- Servite High School
- Sonora High School
- Tesoro High School
- Tustin High School
- Valencia High School
- Valley High School
- Villa Park High School
- Western High School
- Westminster High School
REPRESENTED Community Based Organizations
Simon Scholars Profile
- First-Generation to College Bound Student (94% of Class of 2026 Simon Scholars are First-Generation)
- Demonstrated Leadership in School and Community
- Personal or Economic Adversity
- Aspiration to attend a 4-Year University
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
- Sophomore at Partner High School or Sophomore at Partner Community Based Organization
- 3.5 Total, Cumulative, Weighted GPA (Freshman Year and First Semester of Sophomore Year GPA)