The Capistrano Coast Chapter of National Charity League, Inc., (NCL) has awarded scholarships totaling $7,000 to nine graduating seniors from seven local south county high schools. The chapter reviewed over 500 applications for the scholarships from students that attend high schools represented by the members of the Capistrano Coast chapter senior class. The applicants received points based on the following guidelines: community service, financial need, GPA, SAT or ACT scores, and additional responsibilities such as employment and extracurricular activities. The recipients may not be a member of the NCL chapter. All applicants were rated individually based on these guidelines and then confidentially ranked by points received from highest to lowest by the scholarship committee.
The nine 2013 NCL scholarship recipients are from: San Juan Hills High School: Jordan Hall (attending University of Southern California), and Lance Hsieh (attending University of California in San Diego). Aliso Niguel High School: Jamasb Sayadi (attending Harvard University). Capistrano Valley High School: Garett Sanchez (attending Georgetown University). Dana Hills High School: David Cornella (attending Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) and Mason Palmer (attending University of California Santa Barbara). San Clemente High School: Mikayla Lacebal (attending San Diego State University) and Helen Wright (attending Saddleback College). JSerra Catholic High School: Alyssa Ahle (attending Chapman University)
“These fine students represent the future of education, science, business, law, medicine, and the arts. We are proud to use these scholarship awards to encourage them to keep striving to achieve their life’s dreams,” said Beth O’Brien, the NCL scholarship committee chair.
National Charity League, Inc. is a mother/daughter organization dedicated to serving local philanthropies while fostering the mother/daughter relationship. Mothers and daughters commit to a six-year program, from 7th to 12th grade, centered on community service. The members participate in philanthropic work, educational activities, leadership development, and cultural enrichment. The Capistrano Coast Chapter of NCL supports 27 charitable organizations throughout our community, including FAM, Boys and Girls Club of Capistrano Valley, Orange County Special Olympics, Ronald McDonald House of Orange County, Laura’s House, Women Helping Women, U.S. Military Support, and The Shea Therapeutic Center.
The Capistrano Coast Chapter of NCL was honored as the Most Outstanding Chapter by its national organization in 2010. The Capistrano Coast Chapter of NCL represents the areas of San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Beach, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Hills, Ladera Ranch, and Mission Viejo. For more information, go to http://www.nclcapistranocoast.org/