The Montessori Educational Foundation of the South Bay is committed to providing financial support for educational opportunities of the alumni of the Montessori Schools of Manhattan Beach and Rancho Palos Verdes. In keeping with this goal, the foundation is offering college scholarships to former students of the Montessori School of Manhattan Beach and Rancho Palos Verdes. All former students of the schools, who attended for at least two years, are eligible for consideration.

In determining recipients, some extra weight may be given to longer attendance, but such attendance will not be a sole determining factor. The board of the Montessori Educational Foundation of the South Bay or their designated Scholarship Committee will evaluate each applicant as an individual, with a composite of factors determining the awarding of a scholarship. No single factor, such as high school GPA, will carry more weight than other factors, such as community service.
If you encounter difficulties recalling dates and/or staff member’s names, please contact the office at the Peck campus for assistance.

Please provide at least three character references. These references should not be family members or friends. Teachers, employers, and service organization staff make good references. Please make sure that contact information for references is current.
In addition to the application, all applicants are to write a one page essay delineating their goals and how the scholarship may help them reach these goals.
Scholarship amounts will be determined by a combination of available funds and approved recipients.

Foundation Attorney and Advisor- Phil Toomey

Scholarship Review Committee:
Traci Sell
Judy Ernst
Phil Toomey
Erna Moore
Lisa Zaydoyan
Tim Moore
Diane White

Please click here for Montessori Educational Foundation Of The South Bay Scholarship Application