The High Desert Community Foundation administers a number of annual scholarship funds with various requirements.
2021 scholarship applications will be accepted January 6th – March 31st at 5:00PM.
Applications may be dropped off at:
20601 CA Hwy 18, Suite #171
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!
- AVHS Class of 1976 Alumni Scholarship
- Applicants must be pursuing a career in the WELDING or NURSING fields.
- 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. Application is here.
- 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
- Louise Stewart Memorial Scholarship
- Applicant must be planning to attend Victor Valley Community College.
- 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.
- 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.
- Timber Anne Smith Artist Scholarship
- Applicant will be studying art at Apple Valley High School. Application is here.
- Trever Bennett Memorial Art Scholarship
- Applicant must be pursuing a degree in an artistic field.
Dreamers, Visionaries & Leaders Scholarships
DVL Scholarship Applications must be received by the High Desert Community Foundation by 5:00 PM, March 26th. Before submitting one of the below scholarships, please review the 2021 DVL Scholarship Criteria.
- Anna Sugi Legacy Scholarship
- Bishop Nathaniel Ruffin Legacy Scholarship
- Dr. Gerard Brown Legacy Scholarship
- Ms. Leona Griner Legacy Scholarship
- DVL Honorees Scholarship
- Garner C. Morris Legacy Scholarship
- DVL Law & Justice Scholarship
Please go to www.dvlproject.com for more DVL Scholarship information.
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, 20601 Hwy 18, #171, Apple Valley, CA 92307. You may also donate via PayPal: