FUTURUS FOUNDATION, INC. 2026-2027 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
APPLICATION CRITERIA AND INSTRUCTIONS. ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA MUST BE MET TO QUALIFY FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
Graduation requirements must be completed at an accredited high school* within the High Desert by June 30, 2027.
*Accredited High Schools in the following cities/towns are as follows: Adelanto, Apple Valley, Helendale, Hesperia, Lucerne Valley, Oro Grande, Phelan, and Victorville.
The applicant must be a legal U.S. Citizen.
The applicant must have a cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.0 or better on a 4.0. scale on all high school work completed as evidenced by official transcripts. Transcripts must include the Fall Semester of the 2026-2027 school year. Transcripts must be from a high school in one of the cities listed above.
Note: Student must be enrolled in a college class for the 2027 Fall Semester. If the student does not use the scholarship, he/she will forfeit the money and the next highest-scoring student will receive the award.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
All application information must be typed.
Application and supporting documents are due by February 17, 2027, by submission on this website or email by 4:00 p.m.
The following items MUST be included with your application:
- An academic transcript
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship required (copy of birth or naturalization certificate AND copy of a photo ID)
- Typed Resume
- Three local personal references (non-relatives), suggested from the following: Educator, Businessperson, Youth Group Leader, Coach, Minister, or adult friend
- Answer the following questions in essay format, double-spaced and typed on a separate document. Make sure to include your name on each page.
- What are your short (1 year) and long (5 year) range educational and career goals? Include a timeline on how you plan to achieve them. (400 words or less, double-spaced)
- Write an essay about yourself. It may include the following: talents and accomplishments, your interests, and/or family relationships. (400 words or less, double-spaced)
Please ensure you submit a completed packet with ALL of the above information included.
Submission deadline: February 17, 2027, by 4:00 p.m.
