Foundation Scholarship Application 2020

South Florida PGA Foundation Scholarship
The South Florida PGA Foundation is a not-for-profit organization founded to support the South Florida community, with a focus on junior golf, education and scholarships, and charitable gifting. The South Florida PGA Foundation falls under the direction of the South Florida PGA, a not-for-profit organization comprised of over 1,850 men and women PGA Professionals serving as the experts in business and the game of golf.
About the SFPGA Foundation Scholarship

Developed in 2018 the South Florida PGA Foundation annually provides one local student with a four year, $20,000 scholarship to assist with their college education. The student selected to receive the $20,000 scholarship will receive it in $5,000 increments annually over the course of four years. In order to receive funding each year, additional paperwork including a copy of the student’s transcript must be submitted to the SFPGA Foundation to ensure the student it performing at an acceptable level.
Scholarship Purpose/ Applicant Eligibility

The purpose of the SFPGA Scholarship is to encourage and promote the attainment of higher education goals.

Eligible applicants must be high school seniors who are currently:
- Employed in the golf industry,
- OR whose parents or grandparents are employed in or retired from the golf industry (PGA professionals, LPGA Professionals, superintendents, sales representatives, club employees, or club managers)
Also included, individuals impacted through the South Florida PGA Foundation outreach programs including:
- Habitat for Humanity
- Smiling Fore Life
- Current or past SFPGA Junior Tour member
- PGA HOPE
- Other various Foundation Program participants
Applicants must be permanent residents of south Florida and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale).
Deadline for applications: March 26th at 5:00 pm
Important Scholarship Information

YOU MUST BE A HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR, TO BE ELIGIBLE

Applicants must have completed (or plan to complete) high school prior to August 1st of the current calendar year and have enrolled (or plan to enroll) in an accredited college or university in the fall of the current calendar year.

Along with each application (see below), the applicant must submit the following information:
- A copy of his/her most recent transcript (home schooled students must submit a parent transcript)
- A copy of his/her ACT/SAT test scores
- A personal statement (see below)
- 2 letters of recommendation (from a teacher, guidance counselor, employer, coach, PGA Professional, etc.)
- Financial Information
Application
Name *

First Name Last Name
Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email *
example@example.com
Phone Number *

Area Code Phone Number
Birthday *

Month Day Year
Date
Occupation/Employer information (if scholarship applicant is employed):
Select all that best describes your affiliation to the South Florida PGA Foundation *

SFPGA Junior Tour PGA HOPE Smiling Fore Life Habitat for Humanity PGA Member Association (parent or grandparent) Employed in the golf industry (works at a golf course)
Name of Legal Guardian and their relationship to applicant: *
Name of parent/grandparent employed in/retired from the golf industry and source of employment, or Foundation Program in which the applicant is associated with.
Educational Information
I will be enrolling at the following institution this fall: *
I will be enrolled in the following major: *
High School Attended *
High School Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code
High School Phone Number *

Area Code Phone Number
Size of Senior Class:
Rank in Class:
High School GPA *
Must be above 3.0 on 4.0 scale
Special Honors

Valedictorian National Merit Salutatorian National Achievement National Honor Society
ACT or SAT Score: *
National % Ranking:
Please upload a copy of your most recent transcript (home schooled students must submit a parent transcript).
High School Transcript *

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Leadership Activities
List the appropriate extracurricular high school activities and community programs below, including all awards and positions of leadership held by you as well as membership in various student organizations. Scholarship applicants already enrolled in college should answer all questions detailing both high school and college activities.
Student Government (list offices held and number of years):
Extra-Curricular Activities (list participation in sports, band, organizations, etc. and number of years):
Scholastic Honors, please list any National or State Scholastic Honors received (National Honor Society, Who’s Who, All American Academic Athlete, etc.)
Community organizations, volunteerism, involvement and programs:
Work Experience:
If you play the game of golf please answer the following questions in addition to providing any other information you would like to provide: when did you start, who introduced you to the game, have you ever worked with a PGA Professional, did you play on your high school team, have you play in any local, regional or national events.
If you do not play the game of golf, please list some of your hobbies and explain why they are important to you or any accomplishments you have acquired while performing these.
Personal Statement
Please type a response to ONE of the following topics. This statement should help us get to know you by going beyond the numbers and facts included in other sections of your application. Present yourself in a carefully written and honest reflection.

1. Outside of your immediate family, who inspires you the most?

2. When was the last time you over-delivered on something (project, assignment, etc.)? What was it? Why did you work so hard at it?

3. Pick an experience from your own life and explain how it has influenced your development.

We ask that you limit your essay to two pages typed using a font of 10-12.

At the top of the page, please include: "Personal Statement," your name, and the topic you selected. Upload your document below.
Upload your Personal Statement here

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Financial/Additional Information
How will this scholarship help you personally?
Please include the first two pages of your most recent 1040 tax return – additional factors may be considered.

(A parent's 1040 tax return is acceptable)
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If you wish to elaborate on any questions asked above or provide additional information you believe the Selection Committee needs to be made aware of:
Letters of Recommendation

Please upload two letters of recommendation (from a teacher, guidance counselor, employer, coach, PGA Professional, etc.)
Letter of Recommendation (1)

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Letter of Recommendation (2)

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PARTIAL & INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
Additional Information
Interviews

Finalists could be subject to take part in a formal interview process with the Scholarship Committee on a specific date in April.

Announcement of Winners

Successful applicants will be notified by May 30th.

Please direct any questions to Michelle Goda at mgoda@pgahq.com or 561-537-5809.

Please visit our Foundation website- Scholarships tab to learn more about our previous Scholarship winners. Please note that only high school seniors are eligible for scholarships this year.

*Please note as listed above, the individual of receives the scholarship will remain in contact with the selection committee and the SFPGA Foundation staff throughout their college career, providing an annual progress report in order to received ongoing funding. Additional paperwork for the recipient to complete will be provided upon receiving the scholarship.
“The South Florida PGA Foundation, PGA Professionals dedicated to impacting more lives throughout the south Florida community”
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South Florida PGA Foundation Scholarship

Deadline for applications: March 26th at 5:00 pm

Application

Leadership Activities

Personal Statement

Financial/Additional Information

Letters of Recommendation

PARTIAL & INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Additional Information