Divine Mercy Human Development Foundation Scholarship Program
The Divine Mercy Human Development Foundation (DMHDF), is a non-political, non-profit 501 (C) (3) charitable organization that strongly believes in the poor’s capacity to be free from the ravages of poverty when given the opportunity. DMHDF’s mission is to provide education and other opportunities to the disadvantaged to fully develop their potential and thus improve their quality of life, in keeping with their dignity as children of God.
Applicant Criteria:
1. Student must be enrolled and attending an accredited college, university, or Catholic high school. This includes community colleges.
2. College student must be currently enrolled at least twelve units. (Special consideration may be granted to student enrolled with eleven units).
3. College and High School student must hold at least a 2.0 overall grade point average (GPA).
Award Selection:
Award selection is very competitive and will be based on the following factors:
- Financial Need
- Community Service
- Grade Point Average (GPA)
- 2 Letters of Recommendation ( For 1st-time applicants only)
- Personal Goal Essay
Required Documents:
- Scholarship Application
- Financial Need Form
- Official or Unofficial Transcript which includes cumulative GPA. An official transcript will be required by June 30, 2024. If official transcript is not received by June 30, 2025, scholarship award will be rescinded.
- Class schedule for Fall 2024 semester/quarter which shows number of units enrolled
- For new applicants: Two dated letters of recommendation (academic and non-academic) from someone not related to you (preferably from your professor, supervisor, or community leader)
- Personal Goal Essay
Application Deadline:
Applications and required documents must be MAILED & POSTMARKED or RECEIVED BY 5:00 PM on June 30, 2025 at:
Mailing address:
Scholarship Committee Divine Mercy Human Development Foundation
P.O. Box 293221 Sacramento, CA 95829
Award Notification:
Notification letters will be mailed or emailed to the applicant’s current address or email address provided on the application.
NOTE: INCOMPLETE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Click below to download College, High School, or Technical School Scholarship Application Form.
