Education does not have to simply be a standard junior college or 4-year university. At Desert Scholarship Foundation, we help send students to a vast variety of schools throughout the country that specialize in trades or certifications that will better the career opportunities of each student. Jose Bryan is one such student. Jose Bryan is an employee at The Valley Club in Sun Valley, ID. He is attending school to earn his Commerical Driver’s License to dive big rig trucks. The scholarship provided covered the entire cost of his education. A Thank You to Members at The Valley Club Dear Schola ..read more

My name is Katherine and some time ago I was so fortunate to get 2 scholarships from Desert Scholarship. I want to express how grateful I am for this opportunity. I’m currently doing my externship and soon I’ll be able to be a certified Medical Assistant. This wouldn’t be possible for me without the support Tradition have gave me. When I graduate, I will send you a picture because all of this and a better future it’s all thanks to the scholarships that Tradition offers. It’s all Thanks to all of you. I want you to know that when I wanted to give up, when college was hard, when I was so tired ..read more

I’d like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude for your contribution of funds to assist and provide more scholarships to Tradition Golf Club employees and their families. For the past four years, I have been the recipient of this award, which I am extremely grateful for. I earned an Associate of Arts in Merchandising and Marketing as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. The financial support that was offered was extremely beneficial in helping me pay for my educational expenses which allowed me to concentrate more ..read more

I wanted to extend a special thank you for all your efforts to continue the funding of the Arnold Palmer Scholarship Fund. I was told that you recently conducted a very successful fundraiser to help grant more scholarships. What impresses me the most is that you continue to go above and beyond for the students of the scholarship even when you are not obligated to. I believe it is a true testament to who you are as a person, you are willing to help others without expecting anything in return. I am not sure if you are a religious man, but there is a bible verse that essentially says, “freely ye ..read more

Tommy Thayer with Traditions Arnold Palmer Education Fund Scholarship Recipient, Chelsea Desert Scholarship Foundation is blessed to have volunteers help is all facets of our organization. Volunteers make up our Board of Directors, Scholarship Fund Committee Members, Applicant Review Volunteers and Donors. All of our supporters give of themselves, selflessly, without asking for anything in return. Like Mr. Thayer, they all believe in the power of education. For years, Mr. Thayer has spearheaded the signature fundraising event, “Tommy and Friends” at Tradition Golf Club to raise money to suppor ..read more

With all the uncertainty, stress, anxiety and lack of social contact and interaction recently we must remember to take time for self-care. It is very hard to talk to loved ones about issues or problems we face. Support is available. Click here to access the support line: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters ..read more

Although they may never meet, members generously give to make education a reality for students. These working families and diligent students are forever grateful. Thank you, members of The Lakes Country Club, for giving so generously to to the Employee Scholarship Fund. Congratulations on the fun and successful fundraiser! Casino Night Ripples ArticleDownload ..read more

Tradition’s Arnold Palmer Education Fund has been gifting generous scholarships since 2009. The fund has granted 172 college scholarships, totaling $1.56 million as of December 2021. The 2021-2022 Scholarship Recipients share their gratitude in this video for the life changing scholarships made possible by the members of Tradition Golf Club. A cause that legendary golf professional Mr. Arnold Palmer cherished so much that he wrote the first check. Mr. Palmer strongly believed in higher education, and felt it was important to give young people a chance to pursue their dreams ..read more

Applications typically close annually on March 1. However, this year we extended our deadline to April 24. Due to the unforeseen circumstances our world has been facing, we made the decision to keep the application process open well over the deadline. The goal? Allow as many people the opportunity to apply as possible, with the understanding that this pandemic caused hardship and our applicants needed more time. And, we are so glad we did! In total, we had 36 students apply for scholarship. In the coming week, our applicants will be notified if they met the minimum eligibility requirements and ..read more

For years, college has been too expensive for many to attend…or many attend and graduate with mountains of debt. Now, more than ever, schools are working with students to make it more affordable. However, you have to speak up and ASK! Do not be afraid to ask your financial aid offices how they can make school more affordable for you. Here is a great article by The Wall Street Journal. You may also visit our resource post on Appealing for More financial Aid. See the links below. https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-to-get-a-big-break-on-the-cost-of-college-just-ask-11593440265 Appealing for More F ..read more