SCHOLARSHIPS
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2025 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS!
Danica Peterson - Foothill High School
Emma Connally - Foothill High School
Isabella Lugoj - Foothill High School
Leah Scarlett Lenhardt - Tustin High School
Roman Alvarez - Foothill High School
Zain Karamally - Foothill High School
Each student will receive a $6,000 scholarship to support their educational endeavors, covering tuition, books, and essential supplies. This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our local youth. We believe that with community support, we can empower these bright minds to reach their full potential. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this cause, and let’s continue to foster educational success together!
APPLICATIONS OPEN IN JANUARY 2026
SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION
Our recipients are chosen based on their leadership qualities, GPA, financial need, all-around achievement, and most importantly, their hours of community service. We do not select a recipient based on ethnic background or religious beliefs.
Our scholarships are open to anyone who meets the requirements and completes the online application process. Should any applicant has questions regarding our scholarship program, please feel free to contact DFTS.
Each year, the DFTS Scholarship Committee receives and reviews the applications. After reviewing the applications, eligible applicants are invited for an interview. After the interview process, we select our recipients. Decision-making is a defined process. It is very difficult to pick our recipients because all of the applicants are very deserving.
SUCCESS STORY
Sean Philips, a 2008 scholarship recipient, is now an attorney with a law practice in Tustin. In 2023, he took a more active role with DFTS by donating a full four-year scholarship of $6,000. The following year, he nominated DFTS for a $5,000 grant from the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association, which was successfully awarded.
Sean continues to give back through his involvement in DFTS events and as a member of the Scholarship Committee.
Sean Philips, 2008 Scholarship Recipient
DFTS Scholarship Recipient
"I am truly grateful and blessed to have received the Tustin Dollars for Scholars scholarship! The program has made such an impact in my college life and I cannot thank you all enough for all that you have done for me in making this possible."
DFTS Scholarship Recipient
"I’m very grateful that the TDFS community is still continuing to provide financial support to students like me. It’s tremendously helping reduce some of my worries about college tuition and I’m able to focus on my classes and explore my interests in my major."
DFTS Scholarship Recipient
"TDFS is a constant reminder to me that there are many people who believe I have potential to succeed and do well in this world. I hope everybody is trying to make the best of these difficult times and, most importantly, staying healthy."
Recipients from Previous Years
Questions?
For any scholarship related inquiries, please email dftsscholarship@gmail.com