Mentorship
Future Scholars Club
Students prepare for university-level scholarship, research programs, academic portfolios, and competitive pre-college opportunities.
Schedule
Every other Tue · 15:30-17:00
Focus
Grades 9-12
Format
Research-focused
Club Overview
Built for students who want visible growth, not passive participation
Future Scholars Club is an academic research-focused organization for motivated students interested in university-level scholarship, scientific inquiry, social science research, policy studies, and competitive pre-college programs. Students receive guidance on research interests, academic portfolios, university research programs, and selective college preparation.
Student Output
What students should be able to show from the work
Program Pathway
How club time turns interest into practice
Research Skill Workshops
Students practice designing research questions, reviewing academic literature, and using qualitative and quantitative methods.
STEM Research
Topics may include biology and medical research inquiry, genomics and biotech projects, engineering, and environmental science.
Humanities And Social Science Research
Students explore policy analysis, psychology, behavioral science, climate change, and sustainability studies.
Purpose And Outcomes
Key outcomes students build through sustained participation
Build academic research skills, including literature review, data analysis, and scholarly writing.
Provide preparation for high school research programs across UCSD, UCI, Stanford, and Brown.
Support independent research projects in STEM, humanities, social sciences, or interdisciplinary fields.
Strengthen college applications through research portfolios, publications, fellowships, or conference presentations.
Create a community of curious, motivated learners who engage with global challenges and academic innovation.
Partner Organizations
Programs and organizations connected to this club
- UC San Diego - Research Scholars Programs
- UC Irvine - High School Cancer Research Internship Program (CRI)
- UC Irvine - GATI (Genomics Research & Technology Innovation)
- Stanford University - Climate Leaders Fellowship
- Brown University - Pre-College Programs
Student Life Questions
Want to ask about clubs and student activities?
Use inquiry and visit pathways to ask how clubs fit into Concord's weekly student life and after-school schedule.