activities · 6
what they do
direct service · 6
- Community College Scholarships Targeted Educational ScholarshipsProvides $500 per semester or up to $1,000 annually in scholarship funding to Arizona community college students enrolled in at least 6 credit hours per semester, including targeted support for Hispanic students and single parents through the Danny & Rebecca Valenzuela Scholarship.
- Graduate School Scholarships Targeted Educational ScholarshipsOffers graduate school scholarships exclusively to former Dougherty undergraduate scholarship recipients.
- Scholarship Application Administration Annual Scholarship Application ManagementAdministers an annual scholarship application cycle, accepting applications from January 22 to June 9, 2024, for the 2024-2025 academic year.
- Scholarship Match Funding Targeted Educational ScholarshipsProvides match funds to support new and existing scholarships, including $45,000 in match funding in 2024 and matched scholarships for all Arizona students awarded by the Partnership With Native Americans in 2019.
- Specialized and Partner-Based Scholarships Targeted Educational ScholarshipsAwards multiple named scholarships to specific beneficiary groups, including alumni of youth development programs such as Camp Catanese, First Tee Phoenix, New Pathways for Youth, and Miami High School, as well as recipients of the Harrison Westerfield Memorial Scholarship and the Graciela Garcia Candia President's Philanthropy Scholarship.
- University-Level Undergraduate Scholarships Targeted Educational ScholarshipsOffers $2,000 annual scholarships to undergraduate students attending partner colleges and universities in Arizona, including through named awards such as the Carolyn Warner Legacy Scholarship and general eligibility for graduating high school seniors via partnership with Jobs for Arizona Graduates (JAG).
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how they think
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- Community-Led Scholarship Expansion community_partnership_modelBy partnering with community donors and local colleges, the foundation leverages shared investment and localized decision-making to grow scholarship access, ensuring programs are responsive to regional needs and stewardship.
- Need-Based, Partner-School Scholarship Targeting need-based scholarship with partner school requirementDirects scholarship funds to Arizona residents with unmet financial need who enroll in partner institutions, combining geographic focus, financial need, and institutional collaboration to ensure accountability and impact.
- Renewable Scholarships with Academic and Financial Review renewal based on academic progress and continued financial needEnsures continued support is tied to both academic progress and persistent financial need, promoting student persistence and responsible use of funds through structured renewal criteria.
- Technology-Enabled Scholarship Administration scholarship_administration_supportProvides free, customizable online application and management tools to community partners, lowering administrative barriers and enabling locally tailored scholarship programs while maintaining efficiency and scalability.
named programs · 16
what they call their work
Camp Catanese Scholarships
Supports alumni of the Camp programs to attend college or university.
Community College Scholarships
Awards $500 per semester to eligible students enrolled in 6 or more hours at partner community colleges in Arizona.
Community Match Program
Provides matching funds to individual donors, businesses, and non-profits to enhance existing or create new scholarships for Arizona post-secondary students.
Danny & Rebecca Valenzuela Scholarship
Awarded to Hispanic Arizona students attending community college, with a preference for single parents.
First Tee Phoenix College Scholarship
Supports alumni of the First Tee Phoenix programs to attend colleges and universities.
Graciela Garcia Candia President's Philanthropy Scholarship
Supports alumni of the Camp programs to attend college or university.
Graduate School Scholarships
Available only to renewing Dougherty students who have graduated with a Bachelor's degree and were previously selected as undergraduates.
Harrison Westerfield Memorial Scholarship
A scholarship in honor of Harrison Westerfield.
Jobs for Arizona Graduates (JAG) Scholarship
Awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors in partnership with JAG.
Miami High School Student Support Services Fund
A fund built with alumni of Miami HS to help students succeed and graduate high school.
New Pathways for Youth Level Up Scholarship
Supports alumni of the New Pathways for Youth programs to attend colleges and universities.
Partnership With Native Americans Scholarship Match
Matched every Arizona student awarded by the Partnership With Native Americans scholarship in 2019.
Scholarship Administration Support
Offers free online application software for community partners to collect scholarship applications, allowing custom award criteria and selection committees.
The Carolyn Warner Legacy Scholarship
Awards scholarships to Career & Technical Education students and the Arizona Teacher of the Year.
The Vita Ruiz Family Scholarship
Supports students in Southern Arizona as they work to graduate high school.
University Scholarships
Awards up to $2,000 per year to eligible students attending partner universities in Arizona.
relationships · 17
who they work with
- Chandler-Gilbert Community College Partner — Community College Partner
- Coconino Community College Partner — Community College Partner
- Estrella Mountain Community College Partner — Community College Partner
- First Tee Phoenix Partner — Supports alumni of their programs to attend colleges and universities through scholarships.
- GateWay Community College Partner — Community College Partner
- Glendale Community College Partner — Community College Partner
- Jobs for Arizona Graduates (JAG) Partner — Partners to award Dougherty Scholarships to graduating high school seniors.
- Miami HS Partner — Works with alumni of Miami High School to build a fund for student success.
- New Pathways for Youth Partner — Supports alumni of their programs to attend colleges and universities through scholarships.
- Northland Pioneer College Partner — Community College Partner
- Paradise Valley Community College Partner — Community College Partner
- Partner Colleges/Universities in Arizona Partner — Collaborates with Arizona-based colleges and universities to administer scholarships to students meeting Dougherty Foundation criteria.
- Partnership With Native Americans Partner — Matched scholarships for Arizona students awarded by their scholarship program in 2019.
- Scottsdale Community College Partner — Community College Partner
- South Mountain Community College Partner — Community College Partner
- Tohono O'odham Community College Partner — Community College Partner
- partner school Partner — Collaborates with partner schools to provide scholarship funding to enrolled students.