Scholarship Awards
We're here to support you with scholarships, offering financial aid, and guidance to help you achieve your educational aspirations.
Exchange Club of Fontana…
proudly provides scholarships to all five Fontana Unified School District high schools, as well as Entrepreneur High School and Options for Youth. These scholarships are designed to support students from diverse educational pathways as they pursue their academic and career goals. Through this commitment, the Exchange Club of Fontana strives to expand educational opportunities and empower students throughout the Fontana community, reinforcing the importance of investing in the future of our local youth.
Students are encouraged to review the available scholarships and select the one that best fits their individual goals and qualifications. Once selected, students should download the scholarship application, complete it electronically, and save the finished document.
*PLEASE BE ADVISED: STUDENTS MUST SUBMIT APPLICATION TO DESIGNATED PERSON WHETHER IT’S A COUNSELOR, EXCEL ADVISOR OR RELATED EXCHANGE CLUB MEMBER. NOT TO THE WEBSITE. DESIGNATED PERSON WILL SUBMIT TO WEBSITE.
Local, District & National Scholarship
A.C.E. award
The Accepting the Challenge of Excellence award, or A.C.E. award, recognizes high school students who have made a dramatic change in their attitude and performance sometime during their high school years and now will graduate from high school.
Students who win at the Local Club level (award $750) go on to compete at the District Level (award $2,500) and possibly at the National Level (award $15,000).
These at risk students have often overcome significant physical, emotional, or social obstacles, yet few receive recognition.
Due Date For Students: February 12, 2027
Due Date For Counselors: February 26, 2027
Local, District & National Scholarship
Youth of the year award
This prestigious youth award is not just a scholastic award. The of the Year winner is proven to be most well-rounded individual who is not only a good student, but an involved student. Aside from points earned for non-weighted GPA, points are also scored for participation in school and community organizations.
The Exchange Club’s Youth of the Year program is a Local, District and National Competition. Students who win at the Local Club level (award $750) go on to compete at the District Level (award $2,500) and possibly at the National Level (award $15,000).
Due Date For Students: February 12, 2027
Due Date For Counselors: February 26, 2027
Local, District & National Scholarship
legacy award
The Exchange Club of Fontana’s Legacy Award recognizes high school students who are children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren of current good standing & involved Exchange Club members. Students should also display exceptional community involvement and leadership skills. This program rewards outstanding young people and provides incentive for others to serve their communities.
Students who win at the Local Club level (award $750) go on to compete at the District Level (award $2,500) and possibly at the National Level (award $15,000).
Due Date For Students: February 12, 2027
Due Date For Related Exchange Club Member: February 26, 2027
District Scholarship
Youth leadership impact award
The Youth Leadership Impact Award recognizes a senior who has shown exceptional leadership and made a measurable, meaningful impact in an EXCEL Club at their school. The recipient is a student who leads by example, empowers those around them, and turns vision into action.
The Exchange Club’s Youth Leadership Impact Award is a Local and District Competition ONLY FOR STUDENTS CURRENTLY IN THE EXCEL CLUB. Students who win at the Local Club level go on to compete at the District Level (award $2,500).