July 14, 2026
IRVINE, Calif. — TGR Foundation announces its 20th class of 22 Earl Woods scholars, including students representing two new regions as it expands to Augusta and Atlanta, Georgia.
The Earl Woods Scholar Program was created in 2006 to honor the vision and spirit of the late Earl Woods, Tiger’s father and mentor. In addition to academic excellence, scholars accepted into the program demonstrate financial need and commitment to community service.
“This marks an exciting milestone as we celebrate 20 years of empowering students through the program and welcome our inaugural cohorts from Atlanta and Augusta,” said Cristina Fernández, vice president of programs at TGR Foundation. “We are especially proud that several scholars in this class have engaged with our TGR Learning Labs and college access programs, highlighting the strong pipeline of support through the Foundation’s opportunities that help students prepare for success in high school, college and beyond.”
The 22 scholars were chosen from a competitive pool of 984 applicants who were referred to the program by teachers and school counselors and selected by a committee of volunteers and TGR Foundation staff.
As they begin their freshman year at colleges and universities across the country, scholars will receive a renewable scholarship, in addition to one-to-one professional mentorship and ongoing support through peer-to-peer mentorship, personal and professional development workshops, internship placement assistance and wraparound services.
In addition to the newest cohorts from Georgia, selected students represent seven regions across the country, including Orange County, Calif., Los Angeles, Calif., New York, Philadelphia and the DMV. With the incoming class of 2030, the program currently serves 96 scholars attending colleges and universities across the country.
Holding a 98% graduation rate of alumni to date, the Earl Woods Scholar Program supports students throughout their four years in college and beyond.
Visit TGRFoundation.org for more information or ways to get involved.
Atlanta
Keva Jackson, University of Virginia
Billy Manuel, Bard College
Gabriel Olagbegi, Georgia Institute of Technology
Augusta
Kaesha Ford, Augusta University
Kaleyah Turmon, Howard University
DMV
Rediet Moges, University of Pennsylvania
Skyler Xue, Yale University
Los Angeles
Austin Cruz, Dartmouth College
Jasmin Cuellar, University of California, Irvine
Daniel Jammal, Dartmouth College
Nathalie Nunez, Pomona College
New York: Liberty National Foundation Cohort
Shahrazad Kaied, New York University
Marcela Melchor, Union College
Orange County, Calif.
Daniela Agredano, University of California, Berkeley
Genesis Hanmann, California State University, Long Beach
Leena Hong, University of California, Los Angeles
Luis Angel Olivarez, California Polytechnic University, Pomona
Diego Ponce, Chapman University
Philadelphia
Brianna Koroma, La Salle University
Khandakar Mahin, Harvard University
Jordyn McGriff-LaDuna, Spelman College
Kalebe Mukama, Drexel University
ABOUT TGR FOUNDATION
TGR Foundation is a leading education nonprofit founded in 1996 by Tiger Woods. With a commitment to providing opportunities that unlock the unlimited potential in the lives of young people from under-resourced communities, its mission is to empower students to pursue their passions through education. In 2026, TGR Foundation is celebrating 30 years of driving dreams together. Through its TGR Learning Labs and signature education programs focused on science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) educational enrichment, career and college readiness and health and well-being, TGR Foundation has served more than 217,000 students. For more information, visit TGRFoundation.org or connect on Facebook, X and Instagram.
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