CDAR continues its over thirty-year tradition of awarding scholarships to high school seniors
Palm Desert, CA – May 16, 2024 – The California Desert Association of REALTORS® (CDAR) is proud to announce the awarding of $11,000 in academic scholarships to high school seniors in the Greater Palm Springs area. This initiative continues CDAR’s longstanding tradition of supporting local students in their pursuit of higher education, a commitment that has spanned over thirty years.
In 2024, eleven exemplary students were each awarded $1,000 scholarships. Among the recipients is the child of a CDAR Realtor or Affiliate member, marking the seventh consecutive year this particular scholarship has been awarded. Since its inception in 1988, the CDAR Scholarship Fund has provided scholarships to over 300 high school seniors, distributing more than $200,000 in total scholarship funds.
The CDAR Scholarship Committee faced a challenging task in selecting this year’s recipients from a highly competitive pool of candidates. The committee is dedicated to recognizing and supporting the academic ambitions of students within the community.
“CDAR is honored to able to be a steppingstone in fostering the educational development of young minds in our community,” said Susan Marshall, 2024 CDAR President. “We are proud to support these talented students as they embark on their academic journeys.”
This year’s scholarship recipients are:
The scholarship recipients and their families were honored at the 2024 Scholarship Breakfast, where special guest speaker Haley Clawson, Chief Meteorologist with KESQ, spoke to attendees. Clawson shared her journey and advice with these graduating students, emphasizing the importance of furthering their education and experience.
Funds for the CDAR Scholarship Fund are raised through events such as the Runway of Dreams Scholarship Fashion Show held in April, and through the CDAR Scholarship Tree, located at the CDAR Corporate Office in Palm Desert, CA. To find out how to donate or support the CDAR Scholarship Fund, please contact the CDAR Office at 760-346-5637.
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The California Desert Association of Realtors is the trusted source for real estate in the desert cities. We are a trade association for real estate professionals residing in the Greater Palm Springs area and the surrounding areas. For more information, please contact our corporate office at 760-346-5637 or visit our website at cdaronline.org.
