Apply: Eligibility & Application

Interested students must submit a complete program application to be considered. Students are responsible for ensuring that all required sections are completed before submission. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Please review the program requirements before starting your application.


Participating Partner Schools

Talent Search Participating Schools Spring 2025

Vista Unified School District

  • Rancho Buena Vista High School
  • Vista High School
  • Vista Innovation & Design Academy

Escondido Union School District

  • Del Dios Academy of Arts & Sciences
  • Hidden Valley Middle School
  • Mission Middle School

Escondido Union High School District

  • Del Lago Academy
  • Escondido High School
  • Orange Glen High School
  • San Pasqual High School

Program Eligibility

Students must meet the following requirements to be considered for the program:

  • Attend one of the participating partner schools
  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Have a minimum 2.0 GPA
  • Demonstrate interest in attending a post-secondary institution

Before You Apply

Please have the following information ready when completing the application:

  • Student personal and school information
  • Parent/guardian household yearly income information
  • Contact information for 1–2 emergency contacts

Program Participation

Students accepted into the program are expected to:

  • Participate in at least two program activities each year
  • Remain academically engaged and maintain positive academic standing
  • Work with program staff to support their educational goals

Program staff review student grades and conduct an intake interview to determine program eligibility and readiness.

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