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2026 Northern Ohio PGA Section Foundation Scholarship

Deadline to Apply: February 13, 2026
The Northern Ohio PGA Section Foundation is a non-profit organization founded to support the Northern Ohio community, with a focus on junior golf, education and scholarships, and charities in the area. The Northern Ohio PGA Section Foundation falls under the direction of the Northern Ohio PGA, a non-profit organization comprised of over 450 men and women PGA Professionals serving as experts in business and the game of golf.

About the NOPGA Section Foundation Scholarship

This is the sixth year that that the Northern Ohio PGA Section Foundation is going to award two local students with a $10,000 scholarship to assist with their college education. The students selected to receive the $10,000 scholarship will receive it in $2,500 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 NOPGA Section Foundation to ensure the student is performing at an acceptable level.

Scholarship Purpose/Applicant Eligibility

The purpose of the NOPGA Section Foundation Scholarship is to encourage and promote the attainment of higher education goals among Northern Ohio students.

Eligible applicants must be high school seniors who are currently:
- A permanent resident of Northern Ohio
- A past or current member of a golf organization
- Hold a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (based on a 4.0 scale)
Along with the application (see below), the applicant must submit the following information:
- A copy of his/her most recent transcript
- A personal statement
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Financial Information
Application
First Name
Last Name
Address*

Street Address

Apt/Unit #

CityState

Zip Code
E-mail Address*
Example: johndoe@gmail.com
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Birthday*

MonthDayYear
Date
Occupation/Employer (if scholarship applicant is currently employed)
Do you plan to work in Summer 2026?*

YesNoOther
Select all that you have participated in or currently participate in:*

Northern Ohio PGA Junior TourPGA Junior LeagueDrive, Chip, and PuttFirst Tee ProgramOhio Girls Golf FoundationOther
Do you intend to play collegiate golf?*

YesNo
Have you applied for and/or received other financial aid from any other source (ie. grants, athletic scholarships, academic scholarships, etc.)? If you answered yes, please describe (source, amount, time period).*
Educational Information
I will be enrolling at the following institution in Fall 2026:*
I will be enrolling in the following major in Fall 2026:*
Intended Major
What are your intended living arrangements while in college?*

CommutingOn-campusOther
High School *
Expected High School Graduation Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
High School Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Academic Advisor Name*
High School Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Size of Senior Class:*
Rank in Class:*
If not applicable, type N/A
Cumulative High School GPA*
Special Honors*

ValedictorianNational MeritSalutatorianNational AchievementNational Honor SocietyOther
ACT Score:*
If not applicable, type N/A
SAT Score:*
If not applicable, type N/A
Please upload a copy of your most recent official transcript.

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If you do not have your transcript and need to email it, please send it to Danielle Monas at dmonas@pgahq.com. Cancelof
Leadership Activities
List any offices that you have held in Student Government (also include number of years involved)*
List any Extracurricular Activities you have participated in (Sports, Band, Theatre, Organizations, etc.)*
List any Scholastic Honors you have received (National Honor Society, All American Academic, etc.)*
List any community service activities or volunteerism you have participated in (Habitat for Humanity, reading to children, volunteering at the food bank, etc.)*
List any work experience that you have (include dates of employment)*
What age did you start playing golf?*
Who introduced you to golf?*
Have you ever worked with a PGA Professional (lessons, etc.)? If yes, name the professional.*
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 that you listed above. Please limit yourself to 500 words and use Times New Roman 12-Font and single-space.

1. Who inspires you the most?

2. Tell us about the best day you've had on a golf course.

3. Tell us about the worst day you've had on a golf course.

4. Pick an experience from your life and explain how it has influenced your development.
Submit your personal statement here.*

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Financial/Additional Information
How will this scholarship help you?*
Income Earned by Parent #1*
Income Earned by Parent #2*
Number of children under 18 in the Family:*
Is the Junior on Free or Reduced Lunch at School?*

YesNo
Please attach the Student Aid Report (SAR) which can be obtained by filling out a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid Application) at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

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If you wish to elaborate on any questions asked above or provide additional information you believe the Scholarship 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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Additional Information
Interviews

Finalists will be subject to take part in a formal interview process with the Scholarship Committee on a date to be determined. Finalists will be notified by April 15, 2026 if they have been selected for a formal interview.

Announcement of Winners

Scholarship recipients will be notified if they have been chosen for the scholarship by June 1, 2026.

Please direct any questions to Danielle Monas at dmonas@pgahq.com or call the section office at (216) 765-1214.

*Please note as listed above, the individual that receives the scholarship will remain in contact with the selection committee and the NOPGA Foundation staff throughout their college career, providing an annual progress report in order to receive ongoing funding. Additional paperwork for the recipient to complete will be provided upon receiving the scholarship.

***If you have to submit a transcript after you have submitted your application, please email it to dmonas@pgahq.com or mail it to:

Northern Ohio PGA Section Foundation

4735 Richmond Road

Warrensville Heights, OH 44128
"The Northern Ohio PGA Section Foundation is Making the Golf Community a Better Place in Northern Ohio"
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2026 Northern Ohio PGA Section Foundation Scholarship

Application

Educational Information

Leadership Activities

Personal Statement

Financial/Additional Information

Letters of Recommendation

Additional Information