FUTURO Student Application Class of 2026

FUTURO Student Application Class of 2026

LALDEF does not and shall not discriminate based on 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

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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Requirements:

You (the applicant) must currently be a Sophomore / 10th Grade

You must reside within Mercer County

Notes:

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 your application is selected, we will proceed to the second part of the process, which is an in-person interview with you and a parent / legal guardian.

*If, during the process of submitting this application, you experience technical difficulties, or have questions/concerns on document submissions, please reach out to the FUTURO Team
Email us at: FUTURO@laldef.org,
Call the FUTURO Department: (609) 688-0881 ext. 104
Text the Department at: (609) 964 4906

Today's Date

What cohort are you applying to? (Spaces are limited)

Princeton (Meets every Tuesday)Trenton (Meets every Wednesday)

Are you a current 10th Grader/HS Sophomore
*We are currently only accepting application of students who are enrolled in a High School Within Mercer County and are in the 10th Grade.

YESNO

First Name

Last Name

Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)

Preferred Pronouns

Gender

ManWomanNon-binary/non-conformingOther

Home Phone Number:

Work

Mobile Phone Number:

Personal Email Address (Non-School e-mail)

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

5 digit zip-code

Student's Demographics

Which race or ethnicity best describes you? (Please choose only one)
People who identify their origin as Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish may be of any race.

Are you Hispanic? (Choose One)
Individuals who are Spanish-speaking or have a background in a Spanish-speaking country.

HispanicNon-Hispanic

Primary Language Spoken at Home

Preferred spoken language

Other spoken languages

Page 2

Were you born in the United States?

YESNO

If not, where were you born

What year did you arrive in the USA?

What school are you attending now?

What is your current GPA?

What is your guidance counselor's name?

Guidance Counselor E-Mail

HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION

Please include information about ALL your immediate family members that live in the same house as you. Immediate family is your family unit, including parents, siblings, spouse, and children.

Click "Add Another Response" to add more names.

Name

Date of Birth

Relationship to Student

Needed Documents

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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Are you eligible for free lunch at school?

YesNo

2022 Tax Returns
Upload PDF proof of household income (i.e., Tax Returns, W-2, Employer Letter).

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

Proof of Address (A utility bill, bank statement, lease agreement, ID)

Upload your parents additional sources of income? (i.e. Child Support, Disability, Unemployment)

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.

Instructions:

In your essay, include the prompt you are responding to
Please use Times New Roman, 12 pt font, and double-spaced.
List your name in the upper left-hand corner of the first page.
Please submit your essay as a PDF format.
Essays written by hand will not be accepted.
Be sure to PROOFREAD your essays.
Essays will be submitted for plagiarism and AI / ChatGPT detection.

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- 600 Words) ESSAY #2: Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?(500-600 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? (500-600 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 (Can not 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.

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