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
AVHS Student 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
AVHS Student 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.

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: