2023 Scholarship Opportunities for Ladera Teens

Ladera Ranch Community Services (LARCS) is proud to offer scholarship opportunities for teen residents attending a college, university, trade school, or junior college (excluding Saddleback College) in the fall of 2023. 
This scholarship is designed to recognize outstanding Ladera Ranch teens who have demonstrated a commitment to the community through volunteerism and who have been accepted at a four-year college or university, local trade school, or junior college. The number of scholarships awarded and the amount per scholarship may vary based on the number of qualified applicants annually. 
Students enrolling at Saddleback College were able to apply for the Ladera Ranch Community Services Scholarship directly through Saddleback College for the fall of 2023 by Friday, February 24.
 Scholarships will be offered to teens who meet the criteria below and are selected from the qualified applicant pool.
 Scholarship Criteria
Must be a current Ladera Ranch resident
Minimum of 15 volunteer hours over the previous year supporting Ladera Ranch Community Services, Teen Leadership Council projects, and/or support of local Ladera Ranch non-profit organizations (i.e. Lion’s Heart, Scouts, etc.). Students may be asked to provide a form verifying volunteer hours worked
Acceptance at a college, university, local trade school, or junior college (not to include Saddleback College) for the fall of 2023.
3.0+ High School GPA
Demonstrate good character via three letters of recommendation
a. Academic (teacher, counselor, etc.)
b. Personal (non-family)
c. Extracurricular (church, coach, music/band, scouts, etc.)
 Application Process
Apply on LaderaLife.com by 5:00 p.m. Friday, May 19
LARCS Scholarship Committee will review applications and select winners
Candidates may be invited to meet with the Scholarship Committee as part of the selection process
Scholarship recipients will be formally announced in early July
 If you are ready to complete your Teen Scholarship Application, visit Laderalife.com/forms/teen-scholarship-application-2023