Each year the DMPTO awards scholarships to six seniors who are selected by the DMHS Scholarship Review Committee. Below is a description of criteria for the Wolfden and PACK scholarship opportunities and how to apply.

DMPTO WOLFDEN Scholarships

Desert Mountain is very fortunate to have so many wonderful students who are involved on campus and off. Each year the DMPTO recognizes 4 seniors that have made commendable contributions and supported our school and community, awarding 4 seniors with $1,500 scholarships.  Criteria include:  2.5+ GPA, description of volunteer experiences and how they have impacted our community and/or Desert Mountain, and a max 500-word essay.  

Application is required to be considered for a scholarship.  Details will be available on the Naviance scholarship portal, in the DMHS College and Career Center, and on the school website.  Deadlines and dates will be provided to students and parents when they are available.  Ordinarily, deadlines are provided sometime after spring break and scholarships are officially awarded at the Senior Breakfast held in May.

Award winners must be members of the Desert Mountain PTO High School PTO, so support our students and join PTO today by clicking the link below so your senior can qualify!

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DMPTO PACK Scholarships

The DMPTO wishes to support Senior students on their post high school paths by awarding 2 scholarships of $1,500 to DM Senior students who exhibit the PACK mission:

• Personal Best
• Act Responsibly
• Choose Compassion
• Keep Learning

Students must provide a 300-500 word essay describing how they have exhibited PACK characteristics through their DMHS experiences, inside and/or outside the DMHS school community, AND how this scholarship will help you to achieve your post high school goals. Criteria include: Academic excellence - unweighted GPA of 3.0+, participation and leadership in DMHS extracurricular activities and Resume. Family membership in DMPTO is NOT required.