Desert Highlands Foundation Officially Launches First Scholarships!
- dspeh9
- Jan 6
- 2 min read
The Desert Highlands Foundation is now officially accepting applications. To give—and to help us continue making a positive impact in the lives of our DH team members and their families, please visit the link above. Thank you for your continued support of the DH Foundation.
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Introducing the Desert Highlands Foundation Scholarship Program
Investing in Education. Empowering Futures
The Desert Highlands Foundation (“DH Foundation”) is proud to launch an exciting scholarship opportunity designed to support the educational goals of our Desert Highlands community. This program reflects our belief that education, at every stage and in every form, opens doors, builds confidence, and creates lifelong opportunity.
Scholarships are available to Desert Highlands employees, as well as their spouses and dependent children, who are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or approved certification programs. Whether the goal is a college degree, trade certification, or professional designation such as PGA credentials, the DH Foundation is here to help turn ambition into achievement.
Who Is Eligible
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Be a current full- or part-time Desert Highlands employee in good standing with at least 60 days of employment, or the spouse or dependent child of such an employee
Dependent children include biological, step, or legally adopted children who live in the employee’s household or are primarily supported by the employee
Enroll in or attend:
Community college
Career or technical institution
Undergraduate or post-graduate college
Certified or approved educational programs (including trade schools and professional certifications)
Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, where applicable
Be a legal U.S. resident
Open to all genders, races, and ethnicities
Financial need is not required
Other Application Components
A brief essay describing educational goals, personal successes, and lessons learned
Letters of recommendation (optional)
Scholarship Awards
The DH Foundation will award:
Up to $7,500 annually for students enrolled in four-year college programs
Up to $4,000 annually for vocational, community college, or certified programs
All scholarship funds are paid directly to the educational institution and credited to the student’s account.
Application Timeline
The DH Foundation has partnered with the Arizona Community Foundation (ACF) to administer the application process.
Application period: January 1, 2026 – March 15, 2026
Award announcements: Prior to the end of April 2026
Ready to Take the Next Step?
We strongly encourage all eligible individuals with an interest in continuing or advancing their education to apply.
Apply online through the Arizona Community Foundation portal:https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=azcfscholar
Additional details can be found in the attached Arizona Community Foundation flyer.
At Desert Highlands, our people are the heart of everything we do. Your dedication, professionalism, and pride in your work help create a welcoming, supportive community for members, guests, and one another every day. This scholarship program is one small way of saying thank you, for the care you bring, the standards you uphold, and the positive impact you make across Desert Highlands. We are proud to invest in you and your future, just as you invest in making DH a better place for all.
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