GCSAA Par Aide Garske Grant

The goal of this program is to assist GCSAA members' children in funding their education at either an accredited college or trade school. It is available to the children of GCSAA members who have been active members for five or more consecutive years. Applicants must be a graduating high school senior and be accepted at an institution of higher learning for the upcoming year.

General

The Par Aide Garske Grant competition offers educational aid to the children and step-children of GCSAA members. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors and accepted at institutions of higher learning for the upcoming year. Funded by Par Aide in honor of Joseph S. Garske and administered by the GCSAA Foundation. $14,000 in scholarships will be awarded. Scholarship award checks will be made payable to the applicant and his or her educational institution

Applications will be reviewed by three educators who are not GCSAA or superintendent members. All judging decisions will be final. Applicants will be notified by mail of their status by May 15 of the year submitted. All scholarship award checks will be made payable to the applicant and his/her educational institution.

Eligibility

• One of the applicant's parents or stepparents must be a current Class A, B, or C member, employed as a golf course superintendent or assistant, or a retired A-Retired, B-Retired, or AA member of the GCSAA for at least five consecutive years.
• Although more than one student from the same family may apply, only one child/stepchild of any individual member can receive an award in the same year.
• Children of those employed by Par Aide, the GCSAA Foundation's Board of Trustees, the GCSAA Board of Directors and GCSAA staff are not eligible for this program.

Criteria for selection

• The student must be a graduating high school senior and be accepted at an accredited institution of higher learning or trade school as a full-time student for the upcoming school year (verification required).
• The student must demonstrate a broad base of interests including involvement in volunteer activities and outside employment.
• The student must complete an essay not to exceed 500 words on the reasons he/she desires to continue his/her education. Answers to essay questions must be original and not previously submitted to the GCSAA Foundation.
• Financial need is not a factor in the selection.

How to Apply

Applications are now closed.