NCL Capistrano Coast Awards $6500 in Scholarships

The Capistrano Coast Chapter of National Charity League, Inc., (NCL) has awarded scholarships totaling $6,500 to four graduating seniors from two local south county high schools who stood out in demonstrating leadership, academic excellence and a commitment to community service throughout their high school careers.

The chapter reviewed many applications for the scholarships from students that attend high schools represented by the members of NCL Capistrano Coast’s 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 four 2015 NCL scholarship recipients are from:

Dana Hills High School: Hayleigh Shobar (attending UC Berkeley) and Bryana Koontz (attending Dominican).

San Clemente High School: Tatiana Delgadillo (attending UC Santa Cruz) and Jordyne Prussak (attending the University of Chicago).

“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 Maggie Craig, 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 28 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 and again in 2015. 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 www.nclcapistranocoast.org

Photo credits: Kathleen Quinley

Photo of scholarship recipients Left to right:

NCL Member Renee Faukner, Bryana Koontz (Dominican), Hayleigh Shobar (UC Berkeley), Jordyne Prussak (University of Chicago), Tatiana Delgadillo (UC Santa Cruz), and NCL Member Maggie Craig