Each year, the Alumni Association, on behalf of the more than 20,000 alumni, awards a scholarship to a Mira Costa graduate who is the son or daughter of a Mira Costa alumnus and who during their four years at Costa has:

•  Exhibited leadership.

•  Set an example for Costa students by treating all persons with respect, fairness, and dignity,

•  Shown true “mustang spirit” through participation in school, extracurricular, and community activities.