Scholarship Information
Southern CA Desert Chapter of HFTP is committed to the education and development of students interested in pursuing a career in accounting. DHAA has scholarships available that are renewable annually. Our scholarships range from $500 to $1500 per award, per year.
Applicants must be from the Coachella Valley; who are high school graduating seniors, or currently enrolled in Junior College or at an accredited University actively pursuing a degree in accounting.
Continuing education in the accounting field for working adults will also be considered.

Our Purpose:
To provide educational scholarships for Coachella Valley students in the Hospitality Accounting field
Southern CA Desert Chapter of HFTP is committed to the education and development of students interested in pursuing a career in Accounting. DHAA has scholarships available that are renewable annually. Our scholarships range from $500 to $1500 per award per year. Applicants must be from the Coachella Valley; who are high school graduating seniors, or currently enrolled in junior college or at an accredited University actively pursing a degree in Accounting. Continuing education in the accounting field for working adults will also be considered.
Our Requirements:
- The Applicant must be studying accounting.
- The Applicant must hold a 3.0 GPA or higher.
- DHAA members holding a management position (Controller, Accounting Manager, etc.) are not eligible to apply.
- Children of DHAA Members are eligible, if they are studying accounting.
- Applicants must have at least one year of school to complete.
Checklist Of Scholarship Submission:
- Completed Scholarship Application
- Two Letters of Reference
- Essay
Please note, first letter of reference must be from College Professor, Administrator or Teacher.
Second Letter must be from a personal reference or a supervisor/manager.
Any questions regarding the Scholarship application process should be directed to: Patricia Von Iderstein,
Chapter President
Email: patricia@tamariskcc.com
Click Here to Download the Scholarship Application.
Completed Applications must be received no later than April 30, 2023
Submit any questions, Scholarship Application, class schedule, references and essay to:
HFTP Southern CA Desert Chapter
Attn: Patricia Von Iderstein
70240 Frank Sinatra Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Completed Applications must be received not later than April 30, 2021