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Onward Scholars PMA

The Onward Scholars Program at PMA offers students the opportunity to build strong academic and leadership skills through a variety of activities and programs that provide resources to empower them on their journey to excellence.

Onward Scholars SMA

Onward Scholars at St. Mary’s Academy benefit not only from the variety of supports that the school provides, but also work closely with the onsite Onward Scholars Program Director to receive mentoring, access to unique experiences that develop critical life skills, and preparation for success in both college and career.

Other Smet Foundation Initiatives

John and Cynthia Smet agree with Nelson Mandela when he said, "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." In that spirit, they are committed to helping change the lives of young Angelenos and their families by partnering with the Department of Catholic Schools on the Onward initiatives. Read on....

Onward Scholars Calendars

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Seniors: UC Berkeley PIQ Workshop

Location: Zoom

Time: 9 AM – 4 PM

Oct 16

Senior FAFSA Night

Location: Zoom

Time: 5 PM – 7 PM

Oct 20

Time Management Workshop

Location: Zoom

Time: 4 PM – 5 PM

Oct 27

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Onward Scholars Weekly Workshop

Time: 2:15 PM – 3:30 PM

Location: Google Meet or Zoom

Oct 6

OSTea

Time: 5:15 PM – 5:45 PM

Location: Zoom

Oct 6

Onward Scholars Weekly Workshop

Time: 2:15 PM – 3:30 PM

Location: Google Meet or Zoom

Oct 13

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Onward Scholars Mission Statement

The Onward Scholars Program promotes academic excellence, fosters an environment conducive to genuine peer support, exposes students to leadership opportunities that instill a love of service, and empowers goal-driven young men and women by providing resources that build skills for their path to higher education and lives of purpose.