Santa Fe Christian Schools Names Sophia McLellan 2016 Eagle Scholar

Santa Fe Christian (SFC) is proud to announce Sophia McLellan as the 2016-2017 Eagle Scholarship Award recipient. Santa Fe Christian Schools, one of San Diego's top private schools, has 100 percent college acceptance rate with graduates attending top universities across the nation. The scholarship Sophia will receive includes funding for full tuition, books, uniforms, field trips and athletic fees up to four years.

“I am so thankful to receive the Eagle Scholarship,” Sophia proclaimed, “This award will allow me to participate in all SFC has to offer and will give me a solid education from a biblical viewpoint.”

Sophia is a straight A student who enjoys learning in the classroom, building friendships and encouraging others. The youngest member of her church’s worship team, Sophia loves to sing. Her favorite pastimes are reading, investing in youth activities and service projects. Sophia along with her mom, dad, sister and brother moved to the US from Scotland four years ago and now reside in Encinitas.

The Eagle Scholarship is awarded annually to one new incoming freshman who excels academically; puts his/her faith in action; displays outstanding leadership skills and has demonstrated financial need. Six students have received the Eagle Scholarship to date, with two previous recipients now attending Harvard and Stanford.

Santa Fe Christian Schools (http://www.sfcs.net) is a private preschool through 12th grade college preparatory school located in Solana Beach, California. SFC has a 100% four-year college acceptance rate and graduates are accepted into top colleges and universities across the nation. SFC was awarded the National Blue Ribbon Award as an Exemplary High Performing School by the Department of Education in 2015, the only middle school in California to receive this award. SFC is accredited by both the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and Association of Christian Schools International.