FUTURO Student Application Class of 2025

LALDEF does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of national origin (ancestry), race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

As such, the FUTURO program is open to all students, permitting they meet the program requirements for FUTURO.

Please visit our website for more information about the program

Please complete all the information asked in the following sections of the application:

Page 1-2: Applicant's General Information
Page 3: Applicant's Academic Information
Page 4: Needed Documents & Essay Instructions
Page 5: Parent/Guardian Contact Information

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NOTES:

You must be a rising junior in high school
(meaning that you MUST currently be a sophomore)

Please note, FUTURO scholars make a two-year commitment to the program. This includes weekly after-school sessions. The program is geared towards college preparation and upward mobility.

Prospective students have the option to choose from the two available Cohort Locations: Trenton or Princeton.

At the top right of this form, you have the opportunity to create a password. This will enable you to save your work and return to this form at a later date.

If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted for an appointment.

Please keep a copy of your entire application packet for your records.

Applicants must also submit:

Two (2) Teacher Reference Forms, found HERE
One (1) Parent/Guardian Form, found HERE.
One (1) Transcript Request Form, found HERE

All forms are required to be considered for the FUTURO program

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*If, during the process of submitting this application, you experience technical difficulties, or have questions/concerns on document submissions, please reach out via email to the FUTURO Team at FUTURO@laldef.org, or call us at (609) 688-0881 ext. 104.

Today's Date

For which location are you applying? (Choose one)
You must be a rising junior in high school (meaning that, you MUST currently be a sophomore)

PrincetonTrenton

First Name

Last Name

Preferred Pronouns

Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)

Home Phone Number:

Work

Mobile Phone Number:

Personal Email Address (Non-School e-mail preferred)

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

5 digit zip-code

Page 2

Were you born in the United States?

YESNO

If not, where were you born

When did you come to the US?

What school are you attending now?

What is your GPA?

What is your guidance counselor's name?

Guidance Counselor's Office Phone Number

Guidance Counselor E-Mail

HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION

Please include information about ALL other members of your household:

Click "Add Another Response" to add more names.

Name

Date of Birth

Relationship to Student

Needed Documents

Upload PDF proof of household income (i.e., Tax Returns, W-2, Employer Letter).

2019 & 2020 Tax Returns

Upload a PDF file of last two paystubs for all employed household members

Last two (2) paystubs for all employed household members

NOTE: If you have questions related to these documents, please contact us immediately by calling (609) 688-0881 ext 104 or via email at FUTURO@laldef.org

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FUTURO Program Essay Instructions

Please provide your response to *ONE* of the three essay questions below. You can choose to respond to Essay #1, Essay #2 , or Essay #3.
Before you type your essay, you should develop an outline of what you wish to communicate so that your essay will be well-organized.

Additionally:

Be sure to PROOFREAD your essays.
Essays written by hand will not be accepted.
Please submit your essay as a PDF format.
Please use Times New Roman, 12 pt font, and double-spaced.
List your name in the upper left-hand corner of the first page.
At the top right of this form, you have the opportunity to create a password. This will enable you to save your work and return to this form at a later date.

Below is the full set of essay prompts. Please select the essay you will be responding to:

ESSAY #1: The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience? (500 -750 Words) ESSAY #2: What success have you achieved or obstacles have you faced? What advice would you give a sibling or friend going through a similar experience? (500-750 Words) ESSAY #3: Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more? (500-750 Words)

UPLOAD ESSAY FILE
(Please Refer Back to the "Essay Instructions" section, prior to submitting your response)

Applicants must also submit:

Two (2) Teacher Reference Forms, found HERE
One (1) Parent/Guardian Form, found HERE.
One (1) Transcript Request Form, found HERE

Page 5

PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION

Full Name

Relationship to Applicant

Parent/Guardian Phone Number

Parent/Guardian Email Address (Cannot be the same as applicant's email address)

IMPORTANT

After you hit "SUBMIT," you will have the opportunity to review your application.

Please check it carefully, then PRINT a copy or save it as PDF File for your records.

Once you are happy with your application and have saved a copy, click CONFIRM to submit your completed application.

African	African American
Afro Caribbean	Am. Indian/Alaskan
American Indian/Central America	American Indian/North America
American Indian/South America	Asian Caribbean
Asian: Far East	Asian: India
Asian: Southeast	Indigenous person from the Caribbean
Indo-Caribbean	Pacific Islander: Micronesia
Pacific Islander: Polynesia	Pacific Islander:Melanesia
White Caribbean	White: Europe
White: Middle East	White: North Africa
Other