David Hanlon Character Leaders Foundation
Empowering YOU be the change!
Our foundation offers scholarships to Vista High School Seniors in the Character Leaders program to support their journey towards higher education and achieving their academic, service, and life goals. These scholarships are awarded to Character Leaders students who have actively demonstrated the lessons of the program and seek to continue their service learning in the next chapter of their lives.
Eligibility
This scholarship is specifically for Vista High School Seniors that are presently enrolled in the Character Leaders Program and plan to attend an accredited college or university.
Application Process
First, verify that you meet the criteria listed above. To apply, utilize the "Apply Now" button to complete and submit a form with your information and responses to all prompts.
Prompts
Please be prepared to answer or discuss the following prompts:
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List of your past community service history
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"Living with good character means..."
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How have you positively impacted VHS or your community through service?
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What is the biggest lesson you learned while service learning as a character leader and how do you intend to implement that lesson goin forward?
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How do you plan to continue to serve after High School?
Deadlines
Applications are due approximately three weeks prior to the Vista High School Scholarship Night.
FOR CLASS OF 2026 APPLICANTS Please submit your application by 11:59PM on Sunday May 3rd.
Selection Process
The Board of Directors will review scholarship applications in a fair and even manner. The amount and number of scholarships awarded will be decided by the board based on available funding.
Awards will be presented at the Vista High School Scholarship Night in June. Selected students will be informed prior to scholarship night.
After Award
To receive your scholarship, we kindly ask you to provide a written thank you prior to or at scholarship night. This will be shared with the donors that helped make your scholarship possible!​