Essay Topic:

"The Moment I Realized I Could"

Describe a Defining Moment - at COD or in your personal journey - when you began to believe in yourself or see new possibilities for your future. What changed, who or what helped you, and where do you hope that belief will take you next.

(Max 500 words).

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS:

• 1st Place : $1,000
• 2nd Place : $750
• 3rd Place : $500

THE SPOTLIGHT:

Finalists will be highlighted at the COD Foundation Gala on January 22, 2027 at the AGUA CALIENTE RESORT AND CASINO, Rancho Mirage. 

ELIGIBILITY - Student must be verified through Financial Aid and deemed eligible to be awarded funding.