The application opens on March 1 and closes on May 1.
Undergraduate student currently enrolled in a two or more-year accredited program related to golf/turfgrass management. (Seniors graduating in spring of this year are ineligible.)
Must have completed the first year (24 credit hours or equivalent) in a program related to golf course management.
Children of those employed by the GCSAA Foundation Board of Trustees, the GCSAA Board of Directors, and GCSAA staff are not eligible.
Must be GCSAA student member.
Scholarships range from $500 to $6,000.
Selection criteria include academic excellence, work experience, extracurricular activities, and potential to become a leading professional in the golf course management industry.
The first-place Mendenhall Award winner receives a $6,000 scholarship and an all-expense paid trip to the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show.
Ten to 15 Scholars ($1,500-$2,500) and up to 10 Merit Winners ($500) are selected to receive scholarships.
Students who are citizens of countries other than the United States may apply for the Ambassador Award, a special scholarship for outstanding international students.
Applicants will be notified of their scholarship by Aug. 1.
Transcripts from all high schools, universities and post-secondary schools attended that include grades from the last completed semester.
The Advisor’s Report completed by your academic advisor or the head of the department at the school that you currently attend.
The Superintendent's Report completed by a golf course superintendent for whom you have worked.
The essay component answering the following questions:
What has motivated you to become a golf course superintendent?
What has been your preparation to achieve this goal?
What do you expect from a career as a golf course superintendent?
Contact Erin Wolfram, director, First Green and workforce development, at 800-472-7878, ext. 5114.
Applications are now closed.