Junior golf scholarships

Western Golf Association / Evans Scholars Foundation

High-achieving caddies who have caddied regularly for at least two years, near the top of their class, with demonstrated financial need and strong character and leadership.

Award

Full tuition and housing (four-year scholarship) · renewable

Deadline

Application opens Aug 1; complete (transcript, test scores, caddie & high-school evaluations) by Sept 30

One of the largest privately funded scholarships in the U.S. Need-based, with a firm two-year caddie requirement; scholars live in Evans Scholar houses at many partner universities.

Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund

Students who have given at least two years of service to golf (caddie, pro shop, or course-superintendent operations) at any Massachusetts golf course and plan to attend an accredited college full-time.

Award

Varies (need-based) · renewable

Deadline

Initial application due ~Dec 1; supporting documents by ~June 30

Need-based and renewable up to four years. Service must be at a Massachusetts course; community-college and associate-degree students may also apply.

Metropolitan Golf Association Foundation

Graduating high school seniors and current college students who have completed at least two seasons of service to golf (caddie, golf shop, bag room, range, or superintendent's crew) at a participating member club.

Award

Varies (need-based) · renewable

Deadline

Application closes ~May 15 for the following academic year

Purely need-based; the fund states it has never turned away a caddie in need.

Metropolitan Golf Association Foundation

Graduating high school seniors from Long Island, New Jersey, or Westchester who have caddied or worked in service to golf for at least two seasons, with a strong club recommendation, financial need, and good academic standing. Children of private-club members are ineligible.

Award

Four-year scholarship (amount not published) · renewable

Deadline

Confirm the current cycle with the fund

Need-based, four years of undergraduate support — a more selective, higher-value award layered on top of the MGA Caddie Scholarship Fund.

Western Pennsylvania Golf Association

Students who have worked at least two seasons at a WPGA member club — originally caddies, now including course maintenance, clubhouse, pool, and golf-shop staff.

Award

Set annually from fund performance — roughly $20,000 total over four years · renewable

Deadline

Confirm the current cycle with the fund

Renewable up to four years; requires ~2.8 GPA per term.

Chicago District Golf Association Foundation

Students with demonstrated involvement in golf — as caddies, golf-course workers, or junior-golf volunteers — committed to pursuing higher education.

Award

$5,000

Deadline

Confirm the current cycle with the CDGA Foundation

Rewards a continued connection to golf while in college.

First Tee (national)

Graduating high school seniors who are active participants at a First Tee chapter, planning to enroll in college the following year. Selected on financial need, academics, chapter involvement, and volunteerism.

Award

Up to $5,000 per year · renewable

Deadline

Apply as a high school senior (window varies by year)

Need- and merit-based, and includes a dedicated adult mentor plus professional-development support. Some individual chapters run additional awards.

Youth on Course

Active Youth on Course members who are high school seniors with a 3.0+ GPA planning to enroll full-time in a four-year college. Participation matters; playing skill does not.

Award

$5,000–$20,000 total, distributed over four years (~20 awarded annually) · renewable

Deadline

Applications open in October; due in January (recipients announced in April)

Need- and merit-based; roughly 40% of recipients are first-generation college students.

American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) Foundation

Junior golfers (ages 12–18) with competitive talent but limited financial resources. Families check eligibility with the AJGA's ACE Grant calculator.

Award

Reimburses AJGA membership, entry fees, and related travel, plus ~$750 toward equipment; scaled to need

Deadline

Applications for each season open in January

A financial-assistance/reimbursement program, not a college scholarship — it helps talented juniors afford a national schedule so they can earn college golf scholarships. Also covers select USGA junior and state championship events.

SCGA Foundation (Southern California Golf Association)

Current high school seniors who have been active SCGA Junior members for at least two years, with a 2.5+ GPA, enrolling full-time at an accredited 2- or 4-year college or vocational school (in any state).

Award

Varies (merit and financial-need categories)

Deadline

Annual cycle (recent cycles closed early in the year)

More than $1.9M awarded in the past decade. Requires two years of SCGA Junior membership.

Southern California PGA Foundation

Southern California residents who have completed high school, enrolling full-time (12+ credits) at an accredited U.S. college pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree.

Award

$1,300–$10,000 depending on the named award

Deadline

June 10 (recipients announced ~July 12)

Several named scholarships under one application, paid directly to the school.

Illinois Junior Golf Association

Illinois high school seniors (IJGA members) planning to attend an Illinois university.

Award

$5,000 per student (one year); 4 recipients (2 male, 2 female)

Deadline

April 1

The same IJGA page lists several other member grants (Kevin Streelman Grant, Kellman, Morgan Stanley) plus links to Evans, Youth on Course, and Women's Western awards.

LPGA Foundation

Female high school seniors (U.S. and Canada) who have played golf in high school or their community and will play golf at an accredited U.S. college. Judged on academics, leadership, and community involvement.

Award

$5,000 each (multiple awarded)

Deadline

February 1

Requires a commitment to play college golf. Amounts and number of awards vary year to year.

Women's Western Golf Foundation

Female high school seniors, U.S. citizens, 3.5+ GPA, active in golf (playing ability is not a criterion), with demonstrated financial need and strong character. Must enroll at an accredited four-year U.S. college.

Award

$20,000 total ($5,000/yr over four years); up to 20 awarded · renewable

Deadline

Opens Nov 1; due ~March 7 (decisions in April)

Need-based and explicitly not about golf skill — a strong fit for recreational female golfers.

Bill Dickey Scholarship Association

U.S. citizens who are high school seniors or college students of color, with a 2.5+ GPA, who participate in golf and demonstrate financial need, community service, and academic achievement.

Award

One-time $1,000 awards up to $3,500 renewable over four years · renewable

Deadline

Confirm the current cycle on the site

Formerly the National Minority Junior Golf Scholarship Association. Also offers competitive-golf opportunities, internships, and an alumni network.

Chicago District Golf Association Foundation

High school seniors with a 3.0+ GPA in the Chicago area (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, or Will County IL, or Lake County IN) who show involvement in golf and plan full-time 2- or 4-year enrollment.

Award

$5,000

Deadline

Confirm the current cycle with the CDGA Foundation

Honors Black golf pioneers Walter Speedy and journalist Nettie George Speedy.

PGA of America REACH Foundation (administered by Scholarship America)

High school seniors, graduates, or current undergraduates enrolling full-time at one of the ~17 accredited PGA Golf Management University Programs, pursuing a PGA Golf Management degree and PGA of America membership.

Award

$8,000 per recipient (up to 20 awards)

Deadline

Annual cycle (typically spring) — check Scholarship America for the open window

Focused on diverse and historically underrepresented students in the golf industry. Financial need is not a factor, and students may reapply each year.

GCSAA Foundation

High school seniors or students enrolled full-time in higher education who are children or grandchildren of a GCSAA member in good standing for five or more consecutive years.

Award

$1,500

Deadline

April 15

A family/legacy award for golf course superintendent families — the student need not study turf.

GCSAA Foundation

Undergraduates in a two-or-more-year accredited golf/turfgrass management program who have completed their first year (24+ credit hours) and hold current GCSAA student membership. Graduating seniors are ineligible.

Award

$500–$6,000 (Mendenhall Award $6,000; Scholars $1,500–$2,500; Merit winners $500)

Deadline

March 1 – May 1 (winners notified by Aug 1)

For students pursuing golf course management and superintendent careers.

New England PGA Foundation

New England junior golfers and, for many awards, children/grandchildren of PGA Professionals. High school seniors through college juniors; PGA-family national awards require a 3.4 GPA.

Award

Varies (NEPGA Junior Tour awards $1,000; Stan Baluik $2,000; PGA WORKS Lundgren $8,000) · renewable

Deadline

Annual cycle (recent NEPGA window closed ~late May)

A regional gateway to the national PGA Financial Assistance Fund Scholarship for PGA-member families — check your own PGA Section for the equivalent.

Folds of Honor Foundation

Dependents and spouses of U.S. service members and first responders killed or disabled in the line of duty (or active-duty Purple Heart recipients).

Award

Up to $2,500 per term ($1,250 part-time); scaled to unmet need · renewable

Deadline

Applications accepted Feb 1 – Mar 31 each year

Not golf-specific in eligibility, but heavily funded by the golf community (Patriot Golf Day). Requires a 2.0+ GPA to renew.

Bold.org (scholarship search hub)

Varies by listing — options for high schoolers, undergraduates, women golfers, and need-based applicants; many require golf participation in any capacity.

Award

Varies by scholarship

Deadline

Rolling / varies by scholarship

A free aggregator of golf-specific scholarships that rotate over time — treat it as a hub, not a single award. Scholarships.com and College Board BigFuture also let you filter for golf.