Mater Dei High School

About MD
Mater Dei is a distinguished destination of excellence in academics and technology, the arts, faith and service, campus life, and athletics. We are proud to be Orange County’s oldest and largest Catholic high school.
Admissions
Your journey to becoming a Monarch starts here! Tour campus, schedule a shadow day, begin your application, and more. We are excited for you to join the MD family!
Programs
Built on Catholic fellowship and intellectual rigor, our programs in academics, technology, athletics, faith and service, and the arts provide unlimited opportunities for student success. Comprehensive counseling and wellness resources educate and bolster families throughout the high school journey.
Faith in Action
Guided by the articulation of Catholic Social Teachings, Mater Dei prioritizes the faith development of our students with an emphasis on Christian service. We believe this allows our students to grow in their spiritual lives while living our gospel values through giving back to others and truly experiencing the face of God.
Campus Life
Through avenues of leadership, faith, shared interests, and extracurricular activities and events, students can make Mater Dei their own. Get involved today!
Community
Tradition never graduates. Alumni, lifetime parents, grandparents, and friends are a vital and vibrant aspect of our community. Once a Monarch, always a Monarch.
Giving
Behind every achievement, success, and championship, stand the alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends who fortify our future. We invite you to support MD in a variety of ways with a gift that is meaningful to you.
- Students
- Parents
- Faculty

Scholarships

Scholarships

For the first time, Mater Dei High School is proud to offer a new form of tuition assistance through two new, merit-based scholarships for incoming freshman. This is to help recognize the wonderful work our applicants are already doing in junior high school, and help these students reach their dreams and potential at Mater Dei. Scholarship opportunities include the Principal's Scholar program and the President's Scholar program. To learn more about criteria, submission instructions (if applicable), deadlines, and announcement information, please see below. *Students must be Accepted to Mater Dei to be eligible.

Scholarship Name	Scholarship Details	Criteria	Deadline/ Announcement
Principal's Scholar	$10,000 awarded in increments of $2,500 over 4 years	Incoming Freshman Accepted to Mater Dei High School Top National Composite Scores from HSPT Entrance Exam (total recipients varies) No Application Necessary	Announcement: End of March 2024
President's Scholar	$12,000 awarded in increments of $3,000 over 4 years	Incoming Freshman Accepted to Mater Dei High School Awarded to five incoming freshman Demonstration of leadership through faith, community, and school involvement Apply through online application, HERE!	Deadline: March 20 Announcement: Beginning of April 2024

Lion