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

2023 Scholarship Applications are now closed

Applications may be hand delivered to:
20601 CA Hwy 18, Suite #171
Apple Valley, CA 92307

Applications may be mailed to:
P.O. 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
AVHS Student Applicants must have participated in cross country.
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
Kathleen N. Lento Memorial Scholarship Fund
Scholarship criteria will be forthcoming
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.
Shirley Mae Richard Memorial Scholarship
AVHS Student Applicants will be chosen by Apple Valley High School Coaches and Counselors.
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 on or before March 24, 2023 at 5:00 P.M.

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: