Annual summer social sponsored by Second Round Foundation unites Earl Woods Scholars, mentors  

With support from the Second Round Foundation, the Earl Woods Scholar Program hosted its annual regional mentor orientation and summer social at the TGR Learning Lab Philadelphia.   During the event, the newest cohort of Philadelphia scholars were introduced to their assigned mentors and equipped with tools and best practices to navigate their relationships.   “Our annual […]

Scholar Voices: My Journey as an Earl Woods Scholar

 I missed the first train and now have only thirty minutes to get back to school for my second interview. My heart is beating out of my chest. I’m wondering why there would be another interview and thinking of all the possible questions they may ask. I made it back to school with enough time […]

TGR Foundation announces newest cohort of Earl Woods Scholars  

With the start of a new academic year, TGR Foundation is proud to announce the 2025-2026 cohort of 19 Earl Woods Scholars. As they begin their freshman year at higher education institutions across the country, scholars will receive a renewable scholarship, 1-1 professional mentorship, peer mentorship, personal and professional development workshops, internship placement assistance and […]

Scholar Voices: A Journey Through Internships Navigating My Engineering Path

When I first arrived at Berkeley, I was eager to explore the opportunities that came with being in such a new environment. As a first-generation Mexican-American, the world of engineering was completely new to me.

Internships became my way of discovering these different industries, each with its own culture, work-life balance and challenges.

Annual Winter Workshop unites partners, alumni to empower scholars for college success

First-generation college students returning to class often find themselves overwhelmed with limited support. TGR Foundation eases the burdens of Earl Woods Scholars kicking off the year with its annual Winter Workshop.  

Held January 3-5 at the TGR Learning Lab in Anaheim, the 2024 Winter Workshop united more than 60 students of all levels from colleges and universities across the country. Most scholars are the first in their families to pursue higher education and benefit from personalized support to navigate their unique challenges. Throughout the event, they had opportunities to connect with peers, prepare for their remaining college years and build skills to maximize their experience and overcome obstacles on their path to graduation. The Foundation collaborates with partners who are committed to its mission of empowering students to pursue their passions through education.  

TGR Foundation CEO shares 2023 Year In Review

As I reflect on my first six months as TGR Foundation’s CEO, I am energized by the incredible impact the organizationmade in 2023 and excited about our plans for 2024 and beyond. I’m especially thankful for our board of governors,executive leadership, team members and community of donors and partners whose dedication to empowering students to pursue their passions through education makes the important work we do possible. 

Christina Friend joins TGR Foundation as chief development officer

TGR Foundation has announced the appointment of Christina Friend as its new chief development officer. Friend, an energetic leader in philanthropy, will oversee TGR Foundation’s newly established development department, focused on raising funds to empower students from under-resourced communities to pursue their passions through education.  “Christina brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to TGR […]