Scholarships & Program Funds
Scholarships and program funds provide direct, life-changing support for students. Your gift can ease the financial burden of tuition, supply resources for specialized programs, or fund innovative classroom experiences.
Whether you choose to support a specific program or create a scholarship, you are investing in individual dreams as well as the future of our community. Every contribution makes a difference in a student’s journey to success.
Support scholarships or program funds today and transform a student’s future.
$1 MILLION+ Awarded in Scholarships
in 2024 - 2025
Your gift helps students achieve their dreams and build brighter futures. Make a donation to the College of the Desert Foundation today.
Latest News
Tiny Home Naming Opportunity Coming Soon!
The College of the Desert Foundation will soon offer a unique naming opportunity for the beloved, student-designed and built, approximately 225 sq. ft. Tiny Home. The Tiny House on Wheels started out as a classroom competition between College of the Desert first-year...
Give the Gift of Experience
If you watched the student video above, you can understand how life-changing experiential trips are to COD students. If you didn't watch the video, please do that now by clicking above. As we wrap up another year, we invite you to share in the spirit of giving by...
“Bunching” Donations Can Maximize Impact And Tax Benefits
How to Maximize Your 2025 Gift If you care about supporting College of the Desert students, now may be the perfect time to think strategically about your philanthropy. Upcoming changes to federal tax law could affect how charitable deductions work starting in 2026....