Applicant Portal
Apply for Tuition Assistance from SCCEEF
Welcome to the Student-Athlete Applicant Portal!
Empowering Scholar-Athletes to Access Catholic High School Education
Here, you’ll find key information about our organization, how to apply for a scholarship through the Southern California Catholic Educational Excellence Foundation (SCCEEF), and important application timelines.
You may have already explored other sections of our website and learned about SCCEEF’s mission. This portal is specifically designed to give applicants and their families a deeper understanding of how we operate and the criteria we consider when selecting SCCEEF scholarship recipients.
Application Timeline
- Application Window: June 1 – July 31
- Award Notifications: By August 31
- Families will be notified via phone or email whether a scholarship has been awarded, and if so, the awarded amount
- Recipients have 48 hours to accept or decline
- Once accepted, SCCEEF sends tuition payments directly to the school within 30 days
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for a SCCEEF Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be admitted or enrolled in a Catholic high school within the Los Angeles Archdiocese
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
- Demonstrate verified financial need
- Be a student-athlete participating in organized school or club sports
Required Documents
All documents must be uploaded as individual PDFs through this portal.
⛔ You will not be able to submit the application unless all required items are uploaded—except for the Financial Aid Award Letter, which has an exception policy.
✅ Completed Online Application
- Must be filled out in full before proceeding
✅ Two Letters of Recommendation
- From a teacher or school administrator
- ⛔ If a coach is also a teacher or admin, they must upload letters to both fields
✅ One Letter of Recommendation
- From a coach or athletic representative
✅ Personal Statement (Maximum: 2 typewritten pages)
- Should include:
- Academic awards and accomplishments
- Goals for high school
- Interests inside and outside of school
- Intended field of study
- Should include:
✅ Financial Aid Award Decision Letter
- ⛔ This is the only item that may be missing at submission; your application will be flagged and held for follow-up until it is received.
✅ Parent/Guardian’s Most Recent Personal Federal Tax Return
✅ Academic Transcript
- Must show at least a 2.75 GPA
✅ Letter of Acceptance (for newly admitted students only)
- Must be to a Catholic high school in the Los Angeles Archdiocese
Getting Started
To begin, create a password-protected account or log in below:
Create an Account (New Users)
Log In (Returning Users)
Once logged in, return to this page, select ‘New Applicant’ or ‘Returning Applicant’, complete all required fields, upload your documents, and submit your application.
Annual Re-Application Policy
Each scholarship recipient must complete the application process annually to renew their scholarship. We strongly encourage student applicants to actively participate in the process, promoting a sense of ownership and responsibility.
Need Help?
Email [email protected] with any questions or issues. We will respond within 48 hours.
SCCEEF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2018. As a private, volunteer-run foundation, SCCEEF raises funds through the generous support of individuals, businesses, and other organizations to help Scholar-Athletes—both male and female—attend Catholic high schools within the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. We exist to bridge the gap between the financial aid offered by schools and what families are realistically able to afford.