Program areas at Tgr Foundation
School daythe TGR learning lab anaheim, our 35,000-sq ft educational facility, serves elementary school students and their classroom teachers from across southern California. In september 2022 we opened the school day program to 6th graders in addition to our core 5th grade audience. What awaits students and teachers is an exciting week of immersive, hands-on science, technology, engineering and math (stem) learning. Whether students participate in our forensic science or marine science classes, exposes students to stem careers and sparks a passion for learning.
The earl Woods scholar programsupporting high-potential students with demonstrated need and a commitment to community service, the earl Woods scholar program provides financial assistance and so much more. Each earl Woods scholar receives a dedicated mentor, career development, enrichment workshops and ongoing counsel from our staff. To encourage personal growth and enhance professional development, the earl Woods scholar program provides an array of career planning and engagement opportunities for scholars on an annual basis. Before beginning their first year of college, all incoming scholars are welcomed into the program through the pre-college retreat, which covers a series of topics that help prepare students for college life. One of the program's staples is the winter workshop, held annually at the flagship TGR learning lab anaheim. Over the course of the three-day event, scholars from around the country participate in informative workshops that include resume writing, interview training, graduate school and human resources preparation, industry panels and networking events. The cornerstone of the earl Woods scholar program is its mentor network. These valuable relationships are life-changing for scholars, many of whom are first-generation students with little or no practical guidance for career and college planning. Each earl Woods scholar is partnered with a dedicated mentor who serves as an advocate, career coach, personal advisor, and role model throughout their college experience. An emphasis on real-life work and cultural experiences is highly encouraged among the earl Woods scholars as an avenue to build power skills, prepare for the workplace and foster knowledge of a specialized career. Through professional enrichment opportunities, such as job shadowing, internships, interview prep, industry panels and more, the program provides valuable resources and information that assist scholars in building their resumes as they pursue their career aspirations. The earl Woods scholar program supports its scholars beyond obtaining a college degree. To ensure each scholar has a clear and focused exit strategy upon graduation, we help create a personalized career plan that supports their definition of success. Early in their college career, we integrate key elements, such as self-assessments, career exploration, decision-making, and action steps that contribute to the next stages of their career paths. Starting in their third year of college, scholars engage in monthly coaching calls to develop practical skills and create strategies tailored to their individual needs. Scholars are awarded a four-year renewable scholarship with educational resources summing up to a total of $25,000. In calendar year 2023, the Foundation provided scholarships to over 263 individuals, including 102 in the current year.
Tiger Woods Foundation community grants programtiger Woods Foundation community grants program also provides support to local communities by providing funding to organizations that specialize in education and youth development. Specifically, the grant program serves organizations that enhance the youth learning process. This program supports organizations, programs, and projects by invitation only and all grants are subject to pre- and post-qualifications subject to applicable federal guidelines.