Future Leaders Initiative High School (FLI HS) Program

The Future Leaders Initiative High School (FLI HS) program offers Concept High School seniors an opportunity to build skills in a structured program that assists with their transition to college and beyond. FLI HS is a prerequisite for the Future Leaders Initiative (FLI) program.

The 2026-2027 FLI HS Application will be open from October 5 to November 22, 2026.

Read more FLI HS program info below!

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Requirements:

2.5+ GPA between 9 - 11 grades
Intend to attend college in the fall after high school graduation
Provide well-thought-out paragraphs on why you should be accepted into the FLI HS program, and motivation for completing a college education

Note: First-generation college students and students from low-income households will be given preference; however, everyone is still encouraged to apply if they aren't first-generation college students or don't qualify as low-income.

Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Application notifications are emailed about a week after the application closes.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

BENEFITS

Financial Assistance

Financial assistance is provided for scholars who have completed all FLI HS requirements and commit to participating in the FLI program after high school graduation. The financial assistance offers $2,000 per year of continued college/university enrollment and FLI participation. More information to be provided during the summer after your high school graduation.

PROGRAM AREAS

See below for ways to complete the five requirements for FLI HS.

	Online Orientation (1) FLI HS participants must attend an online group orientation session via Zoom in October before starting to work on any other program requirements. The program officer will review all program information during the orientation and answer any questions. The time and date of the orientation will be announced in the acceptance email. Students must email the program officer before the orientation if they cannot attend.
Online Workshops (2) Scholars must attend two workshops. There will be at least one workshop scheduled each semester. Students must complete the workshop feedback survey after each seminar to get credit for attending. Please take a look at all the workshops here. Participants must attend at least one workshop in November and one in March.
	Progress Meeting (1) Scholars must attend a quick online meeting with the Program Officer via Zoom to evaluate the scholar’s program participation, answer any questions, and encourage participation. The progress meeting will take place in April. The exact dates and scheduling instructions will be announced a month later.
Alumni Panel (1) All participants must attend an in-person alum panel hosted at their high schools during the spring semester. In the panel, participants can ask graduates from their high schools who are currently college students about their college experience. Alumni Panels will take place between January and April. The school’s FI Alumni Coordinator or counselor will notify participants when and where the panel will occur.

	HAVE QUESTIONS? Hakan Barberson & Rosie Maldonado FLI HS Program Officer [email protected]