Thank you for your interest in FUTURO!

Thank you for your interest in FUTURO. The applications for the Class of 2028 will open in Spring 2026!

LALDEF’s FUTURO is a high-impact mentoring program centered in Trenton and Princeton that gives promising high school students in the greater Mercer County area the opportunity to engage in personal, academic, professional, and wellness development.

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APPLICATION AVAILABLE IN SPRING 2026

WHO CAN APPLY?

To qualify for FUTURO, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Be a first- or second-generation immigrant student
  • Be a high school sophomore (10th grade) in Mercer County
  • Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0

To qualify for FUTURO, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Be a first- or second-generation immigrant student
  • Be a high school sophomore (10th grade) in Mercer County
  • Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

Applicants must provide:

  • Student’s demographic information
  • Personal essay
  • Two teacher recommendations
  • Proof of household income
  • School transcript
  • Proof of address

NEXT STEPS AFTER SUBMISSION

Once all documents are successfully submitted, qualified applicants may be invited to an in-person interview with a parent or legal guardian.

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE FUTURO PROGRAM?

Visit our FUTURO Overview Page
Or reach out to us at FUTURO@laldef.org or (609) 688-0881 ext 104.