SUNBURST YOUTH ACADEMY

Creating a Brighter Future

Our next class begins July 2021

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Register for a Zoom Orientation today!

Orientations are held every Wednesday at 6 pm.

SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Students must meet the following requirements in order to apply for admission:

• Legal resident of the US and California

• 16-18 years of age

• At risk of dropping out of high school or credit deficient

• Students must be free from felony convictions

• Physically and mentally capable of completing the program

• Must be willing to be drug free

• This is a voluntary program.  Students must want to apply!

HOW TO BECOME A CADET

begin your journey today

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.  In the beginning of November, Sunburst will invite 220 applicants to attend a Final Roll Call.  Scholarships will be awarded at that time and instructions for enrollment will be issued.  If you do not have a completed application or have attended Roll Call, you will not be considered for a scholarship.

ACCEPTING THE CHALLENGE!

Congratulations! If have made it to this point you have put in a lot of hard work and dedication to taking the first step in changing the course of your future.  Follow the instructions in the Acceptance Packet Button to guide you through your preparation for Intake Day.

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INDIVIDUAL

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

Locate any of the application documents as individual downloads.

STEP # 1

ONLINE ZOOM ORIENTATION

Attending an orientation is the first step in applying for a scholarship.  Find out everything you need to know about what Sunburst has to offer and what the application process entails.  Students must be present during the orientation in order to submit an application.  

STEP #2

COMPLETE

PHASE 1

APPLICATION

Once the student has completed the orientation and is ready to apply for a scholarship, you may complete the Phase 1 online application.  Remember, the student must be the one that decides to apply for a scholarship. 

STEP #3

APPLICANT INTERVIEW

Once a student has completed the Phase 1 Application, a staff member will reach out and schedule a one-on-one Zoom interview with a counselor.  Applicants will receive an email with the Zoom link for the interview.

STEP #4

COMPLETE

PHASE 2

APPLICATION

Upon successful completion of the interview, students will be required to submit the remaining application documents.  A student's application cannot be considered for acceptance until a complete application has been submitted.

STEP #5

ATTEND A ROLLCALL

Roll Calls are designed to evaluate how a student performs under direct instruction in a quasi-military style environment. Basic military movements will be taught in conjunction with various physical fitness activities.  We are evaluating the students motivation, attitude, and desire to attend Sunburst.  You must be invited to register for Roll Calls.

QUESTIONS?

If you have question about the program or application questions, please email us here.  We will respond to you as soon as possible.