Our foundation is dedicated to empowering individuals and fostering opportunities for a brighter future.
The 2025 Compassion Scholarship Program exemplifies our mission by combining scholarship, compassion, and companionship to uplift students and build lasting support networks for their future.
(Application period is closed and in scholarship selection process)
MHG Compassion Scholarships:
Up to
100*
Scholarships
Awards up to
$1,500
Apply by
May 15
* The MHG Compassion Scholarships aims for 100 students, but the final number will depend on individual needs, award amounts, and available funding. We strive to distribute all funds, but the exact number of recipients will be confirmed later.
Scholarship Details
The MHG Compassion Scholarships aims to provide crucial support to students in grades 8 through 12, offering financial assistance to help them pursue their academic and personal development.
- Award Range: Scholarships will range from $500 to $1,500, with flexibility to address various student needs.
- Target Students: The program is open to students in grades 8-12 with minimum GPA of 2.5 residing in Kern, Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernadino, San Diego and Ventura counties.
- Eligibility Criteria:
- Financial hardship
- Educational, cultural, and social barriers
- Personal challenges
- Extraordinary circumstances
- Third-Party Assistance:
- The program collaborates with third parties, including teachers and religious or monastic educators, to broaden access for students in need.
- Students may have third-party assistances to submit applications on their behalf if needed.
- Ceremony/Banquet:
- At MHG Charitable Foundation, Compassion is more than just a scholarship—it’s a long-term commitment to our students’ growth. That’s why this ceremony also marks the beginning of our Compassion + Companionship initiative. Beyond celebrating academic and personal resilience, we aim to connect students with caring professionals and community leaders who will serve as long-term companions on their journey. Whether it’s advice on school, career, or life choices, our goal is to build lasting relationships that support each student far beyond today’s recognition.
- Recipients must be present at the ceremony to receive their scholarship. The event will feature a speaker session, performances hosted by the foundation, and advisory groups to interact with students.
- Students will have the opportunity to share their stories or showcase their skills. Students can bring a family member/guardian/teacher, and meals will be provided.
- The ceremony will be held at a high-end hotel in Orange County. This event aims to create lasting connections, offering ongoing support and resources beyond the monetary award.
Application Materials
The scholarship application materials include:
- Parental Consent & Terms and Conditions Agreement
- Please download it from this link
- Print all pages for a parent/guardian to sign. All pages must be included as part of the application materials.
- Personal Essay: Applicants must submit a personal essay that includes, at a minimum, the following points (additional details may be included as desired):
- Self-introduction
- Reason for applying
- How the scholarship will support their goals
- Conclusion
- Transcript
- Letter of Recommendation (Optional but strongly recommended)
- Support/Optional Documents
- Documents related to the reason for application (e.g., financial hardship, special needs)
- Creative Pieces (Optional but strongly encouraged)
- We encourage applicants to share a creative piece that reflects their personal journey, challenges, or aspirations. This could be a poem, artwork, short story, or any form of creative expression that showcases the unique qualities and experiences that have shaped them. While this is optional, we welcome it as an opportunity for them to share a more personal side of their story, helping us understand their passion, resilience, and vision for the future.
Timeline
- Program Rollout: February 15, 2025
- Application Period: February 15 – May 15, 2025
- Applicants will be notified of their award status/amount in mid-June 2025
- Award Ceremony and Banquet: The ceremony is scheduled to take place at 10:30 AM on July 26, 2025 (tentative)
- Scholarship funds paid in one time are issued during ceremony
Application Review & Selection Committee
- We are committed to fairness, transparency, and ethical standards in our selection process. Our diverse scholarship review & selection committee, including educators, professionals from different industries and community representatives ensure impartial evaluations.
- We focus on awarding students with the greatest need and potential for impact, using a holistic approach that includes academic qualifications, personal essays, proof of need, and creative pieces. Phone interviews may be conducted as needed.
- Awards are distributed based on need categories, and a standardized evaluation rubric guides the process. This ensures that every applicant is given a fair chance and the support they deserve to succeed.
Guidelines
- All applicants must ensure their application is complete, including the essay, required documents and signed Parental Consent & Terms and Conditions Agreement. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
- All applications must be submitted by the due date May 15, 2025.
FAQ
- Q: Who is eligible for the scholarship?
- A: Students in grades 8-12 with minimum GPA of 2.5 residing in Los Angeles, Orange County, and nearby counties facing financial hardship, personal challenges, or other significant barriers.
- Q: Can someone else submit the application for me?
- A: Yes, students may have a teacher or community leader submit on their behalf.
- Q: When will the awards be announced?
- A: Applicants will be notified of their award status/amount in mid-June 2025
- Q: Do I need to be present in ceremony/banquet in order to receive the scholarship fund?
- Yes, and it is no cost for the student and one family member/guardian/teacher. Contact us regarding any special circumstances which might allow an exception.
- Q: Are scholarships taxable?
- Scholarship funds used exclusively for the payment of tuition or mandatory fees are normally not taxable. The scholarship recipient is responsible for taxes, if any, that may be assessed against his or her scholarship award. We recommend consulting a tax advisor for more guidance.
- You may also consult IRS Publication 970 for further information.
Checklists
- Before Applying:
- Review the eligibility criteria
- Prepare your personal essay
- Gather the required documents (transcript, support documents)
- Optional: Prepare proof of low-income status (if applicable)
- Optional: Letter of recommendation
- Optional: but strongly encouraged: Creative Pieces
- After Submitting:
- Wait for confirmation of receipt
- Be ready to participate in the award/banquet ceremony if selected
Get Started
(Application period is closed and in scholarship selection process)