Earl Woods Scholarship Program

Earl Woods Scholarship Program

Funder: Tiger Woods Foundation Inc (California, US)

Program Type: College scholarship and mentorship program

Overview:
The Earl Woods Scholarship Program is a comprehensive scholarship and mentorship initiative that supports college students from low-income and underserved communities. The program is named after Earl Woods, Tiger Woods' father and a decorated Army veteran known for his mentoring.

Key Features

Geographic Scope:

National program with scholars attending universities across the United States

Primary location: Anaheim, California (Tiger Woods Learning Center)

Eligibility:

College-bound and current college students from low-income areas

87% of participants are first-generation college students

Students from underserved neighborhoods

Program Support:

Full scholarships to attend college

Ongoing mentorship throughout college years and beyond graduation

Annual winter workshops at Tiger Woods Learning Center (held December)

Networking opportunities with business leaders

Resume evaluations and public speaking training (freshmen/sophomores)

Career placement, graduate school preparation, and mock interviews (juniors/seniors)

Professional wardrobe workshops for job interviews

Mentor guidance on internships, resume building, and career development

Sustained mentor relationships after graduation

Alumni network and lifelong community support

Program Statistics (as of 2016):

Over 100 scholars in program

Scholars attending 74 universities nationwide

Average GPA: 3.23

Program started in 2006

69 active students and 40+ alumni

Focus Areas:

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)

College access and career readiness

First-generation student support

Building professional networks

Contact Information

Tiger Woods Foundation EIN: 20-0677815 Website: tgrfoundation.org

Background

The program honors Earl Woods' legacy as a mentor and was created as part of the Tiger Woods Foundation's commitment to helping underserved youth access college education and career opportunities. The program emphasizes relationship-building, practical skill development, and long-term mentorship beyond college graduation.