INLAND EMPIRE FUTURE LEADERS PROGRAM
Since 1985, the Inland Empire Future Leaders Program (IEFLP) has provided summer leadership development conferences for over 4,900 Latino eighth- and ninth-grade students from throughout the Inland Empire. This year, our leadership conference will be in person! The five-day conference includes training in leadership, campaign processes, cultural awareness, college preparation, career choices, citizenship responsibilities, financial literacy, and public speaking. The sessions are dynamic, intensive and fun-filled, but more importantly, we encourage students to strive for academic excellence and to contribute to their schools and community through personal involvement.
A nominal $40 fee is requested per participant to help cover costs of the conference t-shirt, conference picture, and other items. (The fee is payable only after a student is accepted to participate.)
Four-year follow-up surveys have indicated that the leadership experience leaves a lasting impression and that it does indeed effectively and positively influence the students. The surveys also indicate a 99 percent high school graduation rate and a 90 percent college-going rate for students participating in the program.
The IEFLP Leadership Conference staff consists entirely of volunteers. All expenses to date have been paid through donations from individuals and organizations.
2026 Summer Applications - available now.
2026 Summer Conference is scheduled for June 21-26, 2026 in Yucaipa, CA!
The 2026 IEFL Scholarship Recipients
Dr. Tom Rivera Memorial Scholarship
- $2,500 to Holly Guerrero
- $2,500 to Aubree Gonzales
David Morales Memorial Scholarship
- $2,500 to Vianca Terriquez
Carballo Family Scholarship
- $2,000 to Amy Natividad
John Meadows Scholarship
- $1,111 to Ayleen Gastelum, Undergraduate
- $1,111 to Javier Zaragoza, Graduate
IEFLP Segura Family Scholarship
- $2,000 to Kayla Lopez
Mind Growers Scholarship
- $2,000 to Jasmin Garcia
Art Arzola IEFL Scholarship
- $1,500 to Isaiah Jose Frausto
More Information on Scholarships
Art Arzola IEFL Scholarship
The Art Arzola Inland Empire Future Leaders Scholarship awards a $1,500
scholarship to a deserving IEFLP alumnus who has served as an IEFLP staff
member, either currently or in the past, and who will be enrolled as a
first- or second-year undergraduate college student.
Click here to learn more.
IEFLP Segura Family Scholarship
The IEFLP Segura Family Scholarship awards a $2,000 scholarship to a
dedicated and determined IEFLP alumnus who is currently serving as an IEFLP
staff member for the Summer Leadership Conference. The award may be used
for undergraduate or graduate college expenses, including trade schools and
technical colleges.
Click here to learn more.
Dr. Tom Rivera Memorial Scholarship
The Dr. Tom Rivera Memorial Scholarship awards a $2,500 scholarship to an
IEFLP alumnus who will be enrolled in a four-year college or university.
Preference will be given to applicants who have volunteered with IEFLP in
the past.
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David Morales Memorial Scholarship
The David Morales Memorial Scholarship awards a $2,500 scholarship to an
IEFLP alumnus who has served as an IEFLP staff member and will be enrolled
in a four-year college or university. Preference will be given to
applicants pursuing a STEM-related major, including civil engineering, and
to those who have volunteered with IEFLP in the past.
Click here to learn more.
John Meadows Scholarship
The John Meadows Scholarship awards a scholarship to a deserving IEFLP
alumnus who has served as an IEFLP staff member, either currently or in the
past. The award may be used for undergraduate or graduate college expenses,
including trade schools and technical colleges.
Click here to learn more.
Carballo Family Scholarship
More information coming soon.
Mind Growers Scholarship
More information coming soon.