Oct 7, 2008
1421 Research Park Dr.
Lawrence, KS 66049-3859
Ph: 800-472-7878
Fax: (785)832-4449
E-mail: psmith@gcsaa.org
URL: http://www.gcsaa.org
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: Renewable award available to children/step children of GCSAA members for use at an accredited college or trade school. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $2500. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay. Deadline: 3/15. Contact: Pam Smith, Scholarship Manager, 800-472-7878 ext. 678, psmith@gcsaa.org.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: For outstanding students planning careers in golf course management. Must be full-time college undergraduates currently enrolled in a two-year or more accredited program related to golf course management and have completed one year of program. Must be member of GCSAA. Focus: Horticulture/Floriculture Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $500. Maximum award amount: $6000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 28 scholarship(s), totalling $42,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s). Deadline: 6/1. Contact: Pam Smith, Scholarship Manager, 800-472-7878 ext. 678, psmith@gcsaa.org.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: Awards of $1500 for the children or grandchildren of Golf Course Superintendents Association of America members. Graduating high school seniors must attach a letter of acceptance to their application. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 20. Minimum award amount: $1500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 20 scholarship(s), totalling $30,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s). Deadline: 4/15. Contact: Pam Smith, Scholarship Manager, 800-472-7878 ext. 678, psmith@gcsaa.org.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Prize)
Purpose: Up to three awards for essays focusing on the golf course management profession. Undergraduates and graduate students pursuing turfgrass science, agronomy, or any field related to golf course management may apply. In addition to cash prizes, winning entries may be published or excerpted in Newsline or Golf Course Management magazine. Must be member of GCSAA. Focus: Horticulture/Floriculture; Agribusiness Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 3. Minimum award amount: $1000. Maximum award amount: $2000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 3 prize(s), totalling $4,500. To Apply: Required: essay; entry in a contest. Deadline: 3/31. Contact: Pam Smith, Scholarship Manager, 800-472-7878 ext. 678, psmith@gcsaa.org.
(Postgraduate, University/Fellowship)
Purpose: Students must be enrolled and registered in postgraduate studies in a field related to turfgrass science and/or golf course management. Includes candidates for master's or doctoral degrees. Should plan to pursue a career in research, instruction or extension in a university setting. Focus: Agriculture; Horticulture/Floriculture Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 4. Minimum award amount: $5000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 4 fellowship(s), totalling $20,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s); resume; summary of research projects, activities. Deadline: 10/1. Contact: Pam Smith, Scholarship Manager, 800-472-7878 ext. 678, psmith@gcsaa.org.
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: The Scotts Company Scholars Program was developed by the Scotts Company in cooperation with The Environmental Institute for Golf to offer education and employment opportunities to students interested in pursuing a career in the "green industry." Students from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds will be considered for judging. Must be a graduating high school senior or freshman, sophomore, or junior in college. Graduating high school seniors must attach a letter of college acceptance to application. Focus: Horticulture/Floriculture Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 7. Minimum award amount: $500. Maximum award amount: $2500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 7 scholarship(s), totalling $7,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s). Deadline: 3/1. Contact: Pam Smith, Scholarship Manager, 800-472-7878 ext. 678, psmith@gcsaa.org.
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