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Supporting Women in STEM

03/26/2018

It’s Women’s History Month and we’re taking a closer look at the vital topic of women in STEM. While female representation within the field is growing, studies still show that women represent less than one third of all STEM careers. Which begs two questions—why the gender gap and what can we do to help eliminate[…]

TGR Foundation, TGR Learning Lab, Volunteer of the Month

March Volunteer of the Month: Desi Gonzalez

03/19/2018

Many of our TGR Learning Lab volunteers are former student members who want to give back to our programs and invest in the next generation of students. This month, we would like to recognize one of our former TGR Learning Lab students who is looking to do just that. We are proud to recognize Desi[…]

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TGR Foundation lights up SXSWedu

03/16/2018

We’re just coming up for air after an exciting week attending SXSWedu in Austin, Texas! Fostering innovation in learning, the conference proved to be a great setting for TGR Foundation to showcase who we are and further introduce educators to TGR EDU: Explore, our digital platform offering free STEM and college-access lessons and activities. With[…]

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Founder Tiger Woods announces charity’s new name: TGR Foundation

02/13/2018

In fall 2016, Tiger Woods set a professional evolution in motion with the launch of TGR Ventures (pronounced ‘T-G-R’), an umbrella brand that marked the next chapter in the golfer, businessman and philanthropist’s legacy. Now the evolution continues as the Tiger Woods Foundation renames itself as TGR Foundation, A Tiger Woods Charity—the next phase in[…]

Earl Woods Scholar Program, Mentorships, Tiger Woods Foundation

Earl Woods Scholar Mentor Spotlight with Entrepreneur Jai Bugarin

01/22/2018

January is National Mentoring Month and to celebrate we are kicking off the Earl Woods Scholar Mentor Spotlight Series with entrepreneur and digital media businessman, Jai Bugarin and his mentee, scholar Alejandro Wences.[…]

TGR Learning Lab, Tiger Woods Foundation, Volunteer of the Month

Volunteer of the Month: Orfanelia Hernandez

12/21/2017

In this season of reflecting on what we’re thankful for, we at TGR Learning Lab are reminded of all the volunteers who devote countless hours to our students and programs. This month, we would like to recognize Orfanelia Hernandez as December Volunteer of the Month.[…]

Earl Woods Scholar Program, Private College Symposium, Tiger Woods Foundation

TGR EDU: Create’s Private College Symposium

12/06/2017

The Tiger Woods Foundation hosts a one-day Private College Symposium biennially at the TGR Learning Lab in Anaheim, California. As part of TGR EDU: Create’s professional development programming, we welcomed over 100 high school counselors and educators this fall to partake in free workshops and seminars providing information about private universities and liberal arts colleges[…]

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TGR EDU: Explore Launches Financial Pur$uit

11/28/2017

Financial Pur$uit is an e-learning module focused on helping students navigate the college financial aid process on the TGR EDU: Explore website.[…]

Expanded Learning, TGR Learning Lab, Tiger Woods Foundation

Volunteer of the Month: Anita Patten

11/20/2017

The TGR Learning Lab is fortunate enough to have volunteers and staff who love students and are willing to go to any lengths to make sure they succeed. This month, we would like to recognize someone who is not officially a volunteer, but who puts in as much time and heart into our programs as[…]

Earl Woods Scholar Program, Scholar Voices, Tiger Woods Foundation

Scholar Voices: My Journey to Freiburg, Germany

11/07/2017

Currently a senior at Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts, Earl Woods Scholar Phuong Vo has created a home for herself in many different cities throughout the world. This is her story about studying abroad in Germany.[…]

College Blueprint, Earl Woods Scholar Program, TGR EDU: Explore

Creating your own college blueprint

10/17/2017

It’s mid-October and high school seniors across the country are working on their college applications. And with the FAFSA being available on October 1, there is an added component to the college application process. This can be a stressful time for students, who are juggling their school course load, extracurricular activities and family obligations.[…]

Earl Woods Scholar Program, Unrelenting Champions

Unrelenting Champions Spotlight: Mikaya & Lizette

10/16/2017

At the Tiger Woods Foundation, we have the distinct honor of coming alongside incredibly bright and driven young people, and equipping them with the resources they need to achieve their definition of success. We call them our Unrelenting Champions. A fitting description because they tirelessly and relentlessly pursue their dreams, and achieve them. This month[…]

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Scholar Insider: Harvard Earl Woods Scholar Chiamaka Obilo

10/12/2017

We recently had the opportunity to sit down with Earl Woods Scholar Chiamaka Obilo, a first-year student at Harvard. Her background of growing up with a resourceful, low-income father in the Igbo-Nigerian community of Boston, coupled with her own health struggles, have led her to pursue a career in the medical field. But she no[…]

Discovery Education, Facebook, TGR EDU: Explore, Tiger Woods Foundation, Virtual Field Trip

TGR EDU: Explore’s Virtual Field Trip at Facebook Launches October 31

10/09/2017

On October 31 at 1pm ET, join the Tiger Woods Foundation and TGR EDU: Explore as we take viewers on an exclusive, behind-the-scenes virtual experience to Silicon Valley powerhouse Facebook. Watch the trailer to get a sneak-peak of what's to come.[…]

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Earl Woods Scholar Program heads to the National Scholarship Providers Association Conference

10/05/2017

This year, the Tiger Woods Foundation and Earl Woods Scholar Program has the exciting opportunity to not only attend, but also present at the 2017 National Scholarship Providers Association conference in Seattle, Washington.[…]

Earl Woods Scholar Program, Tiger Woods Foundation, Unrelenting Champions

Meet Edward Xiong: An Unrelenting Champion

09/28/2017

Don’t ever tell Earl Woods Scholar Edward Xiong he can’t do something—not only will he do it, he’ll do it so well he’ll knock your socks off. Born in Hangzhou, China, Eddie entered this world with more than his fair share of obstacles. But with every barrier he encountered, he worked tirelessly toward a solution.[…]

Earl Woods Scholar Program, TGR Live Events, Tiger Woods Foundation, Tiger Woods Invitational

Earl Woods Scholar alum Tony Armas to speak at Tiger Woods Invitational

09/25/2017

In a few weeks, the Tiger Woods Invitational (TWI) presented by USLI will kick off at the iconic Pebble Beach Resort on the breathtaking Monterey Peninsula. The private, three-day event offers world class golf, entertainment and unforgettable moments—all benefitting the charitable work of the Tiger Woods Foundation.[…]

Tiger Woods Foundation, Volunteer Program

Three Cheers for our Volunteers: Celebrating National Volunteer Day

09/21/2017

In honor of National Volunteer Day, we would like to point the spotlight on our 901 volunteers that have served alongside us since the launch of the TGR Learning Lab in 2006.[…]

TGR EDU: Explore

Celebrating National Online Learning Day

09/15/2017

Today, September 15th, 2017, is National Online Learning Day, which aims to showcase how students – and adults – of all ages are thriving with the ability to learn online. Online learning is now ubiquitous; in fact, I am guessing that you, reading this post at this very moment, have accessed online resources in the[…]

Earl Woods Scholar Program, Unrelenting Champions

Unrelenting Champions Spotlight: Andreina & Efosa

09/14/2017

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