The High Desert Community Foundation administers a number of annual scholarship funds with various requirements.

2019 scholarship applications will be accepted January 2nd – March 22nd.

Applications may be dropped off at:
16020 Apple Valley Road, Suite B-6
Apple Valley, CA 92307

or mailed to:
PO Box 2028
Apple Valley, CA 92307

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 Memorial 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.
H.O. “Bud” Biggs Memorial Scholarship
Applicant must be actively involved in the High Desert community.
HDCF Board Choice Scholarship
Applicant must be actively involved in the High Desert community.
Jeanne Blackwell Memorial Scholarship
Applicant must be planning to work or volunteer in a service-related field.
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.

Dreamers, Visionaries & Leaders Scholarships

Before submitting one of the below scholarships, please review the 2019 DVL Scholarship Criteria and the 2019 DVL Scholarship Process.

Please go to www.dvlproject.com for more DVL Scholarship information.

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.

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: