The High Desert Community Foundation administers a number of annual scholarship funds with various requirements.
The 2018 scholarship application submission period is now closed. Scholarship recipients for 2018 will be announced at their respective high school award ceremonies in May or June.
Congratulations to these scholarship awardees:
High Desert Community Foundation Board Choice Scholarship:
Carmen Canchola
Anabelle Elena Carrillo
Gianna Pineda
Carollee Stater Memorial Scholarship:
Sara Rae Dean
Clarence Muirhead Memorial Scholarship:
Gwendalynn Casey
Florence Lindberg Memorial Scholarship:
Jocelyn Vaitai
Louise Stewart Memorial Scholarship:
Mariana Valdez
Siverts Publishing Scholarship:
Chelsy Amy Garcia
Trever Bennett Memorial Art Scholarship:
Isabelle Rubio
Evelyn Placensia
If you would like to set up a scholarship in memory of a loved one, please contact our office. We are happy to help!
- Carollee Stater Memorial Scholarship
- Applicant must be female and planning to attend Victor Valley Community College.
- Clarence Muirhead Scholarship
- Applicants must have participated in cross country. Please contact your A.V.H.S. Career Guidance Specialist for the criteria.
- Florence Lindberg Memorial Scholarship
- Applicant must be a resident of Adelanto.
- HDCF Board Choice Scholarship
- Applicant must be actively involved in the High Desert community.
- Louise Stewart Memorial Scholarship
- Applicant must be planning to attend Victor Valley Community College.
- Siverts Publishing Scholarship
- Applicant must be pursuing a degree in one of many communication disciplines.
- Tanya Gordon Memorial Scholarship
- Applicant must be from a middle class income family, not otherwise eligible for financial aid.
- Trever Bennett Memorial Art Scholarship
- Applicant must be pursuing a degree in an artistic field.
Rick Gabrielson Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is limited to specific high schools in the High Desert. Check with your school’s guidance counselor to see if it is available at your school.
Dreamers, Visionaries & Leaders Scholarships
Please go to www.dvlproject.com for DVL Scholarship information.
A.V.H.S. Class of 1976 Alumni Scholarship
This is currently a closed scholarship. It is solely for the use of the 2016 graduates from AVHS, and remains open for funding from Sept 2016 – Sept 2019.
Would you like to support continuing education through Scholarships?
Donations are welcomed and greatly appreciated! You may make a check to HDCF (High Desert Community Foundation) with the specific Scholarship your donation will support in the memo section. Send to HDCF, 16020 Apple Valley Road B6, Apple Valley, CA 92307. You may also donate via PayPal: