NORTHERN TEXAS PGA FOUNDATION 2026 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

2026 NTPGA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

IMPORTANT SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

This application contains information regarding the Northern Texas PGA Foundation Scholarship Program.
- Applications must be electronically submitted to the Northern Texas PGA by Friday, February 6th, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CST
- Applicants MUST be a 2025 and/or 2026 member of the NTPGA Junior Tour.
- Applicants MUST have at least a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Achievement in the Junior Tour tournament program is not part of the selection criteria.
- All applicants MUST be a high school senior graduating in 2026 in order to be eligible.
Applicants must have completed (or plan to complete) high school prior to August 1, 2026, and have enrolled (or plan to enroll) in an accredited college or university in the fall of 2026.

Along with each application, the applicant must submit the following information:
- Financial information (household income, Student Aid Report)
- A copy of his/her most recent transcript (can be unofficial)
- A copy of his/her ACT/SAT test scores*
- Responses to short answers (see below)
*If you have elected to not take the ACT or SAT, you are still eligible to submit an application.

Semi-finalists will be asked to take part in a one-way video interview. All semi-finalists will be determined by Monday, February 23, 2026 (subject to change). Not all applicants will be selected as a semi-finalist.

Upon review of all videos, finalists will be determined by Friday, March 20, 2026 (subject to change). Second round interviews are to be completed by Monday, April 6, 2026 (subject to change).

Scholarship winners will be notified by Monday, May 11, 2026 (subject to change).

Please direct any questions to Gerrick Walker, NTPGA Manager of Player Development & Foundation Programming at (214) 379-8143 or gwalker@ntpga.com.

**PARTIAL & INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED**
SHORT ANSWERS

On page nine (9) of this application, please type a response to each of the following questions. These answers 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.

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS:

1. What is your current career/professional goal? How do you plan on achieving this goal?

2. Tell us about a time that you failed and what you learned from it, not related to golf.

3. How has the NTPGA Junior Tour influenced you the most?

4. Describe a moment of sportsmanship.

ABOUT THE NTPGA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

PURPOSE:
The purpose of the NTPGA Foundation Scholarship Program is to encourage and promote the attainment of higher education goals for current and past NTPGA Junior Tour members.

SCHOLARSHIPS:
The NTPGA Foundation Scholarship Program is designed to award multiple one-year college scholarships for freshman in college. Please visit www.ntpgajuniorgolf.com, and click on the "College Scholarship" tab to learn more about our 2025 scholarship winners.

SELECTION OF FINALISTS:
Scholarship semi-finalists and finalists will be selected based on the following criteria:
> Academic Performance - includes GPA and/or ACT/SAT test scores
> Extracurricular Activities
> Short Answers

Financial need will serve as a selection criteria for many, but not all scholarships. Achievement in the Junior Tour tournament program is not part of the selection criteria.

INTERVIEWS:
Finalists will be asked to take part in a one-way video interview.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECIPIENTS:
Scholarship recipients will be announced in May upon the completion of interviews.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
First Name*
Last Name*
Gender*

MaleFemale
Please upload a headshot or recent picture*

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Applicant's Email*
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Applicant's Cell Phone*
Parent/Guardian Email*
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Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Are you a member of The First Tee Chapter?*

YesNo
What years were you an NTPGA Junior Tour member? *
Ex: 2012, 2015-2021
How did you hear about the scholarship application?*
RELATIONSHIP TO PGA PROFESSIONAL:

Children, grandchildren, step-children or adopted children of an NTPGA Professional (PGA Member) in good standing (living or deceased) are eligible for four (4) additional scholarships. Please note that only one (1) scholarship in total may be awarded per applicant.
Are you the child, grandchild, step-child or adopted child of an NTPGA Professional?*

YesNo
PGA Member's Name*
PGA Member's Relation to Applicant*
PGA Member's Facility *

FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Annual household income in 2025 from all sources (parents/guardians only)*
Total number of children in the household (under 18 years of age including you)*
Total number of siblings currently in college (not including you)*
Who will be paying for the majority of your college education (i.e. parent/guardian, student)?*
Please list by percentage (i.e. Parents - 50%, student 10%, etc.)
Will you be taking out loans for your college education?*

YesNo
Have you already received, or applied for FAFSA?*

YesNo
Please enter the SAI (Student Aid Index) score reported on your Student Aid Report provided by FAFSA*
This is found by logging in to fafsa.gov using your FSA ID and selecting the "View Student Aid Report (SAR)" option on the "My FAFSA" page.
Please list all of the scholarship(s) and amount(s) that you have already received.
Have you or an immediate family member experienced a significant medical challenge? (This question is related to to the Never Stop Believing Foundation Scholarship).*

YesNo
If yes, please provide more information. *

HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION
High School Name*
Have you taken the SAT?*

YesNo
SAT Score*
Reason for not taking SAT*
Have you taken the ACT?*

YesNo
ACT Score*
Reason for not taking ACT*
GPA (i.e. 3.75/4.0)*
MUST be on a 4.0 scale.
Please attach test scores (ACT/SAT) and high school transcript*

NOTE: Your high school transcript does NOT need to be an official transcript. Please provide your latest transcript through December 2025.
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COLLEGE INFORMATION
Please list your top 3 colleges or universities you will (or plan to) attend during the 2026-2027 academic year. If you answer yes to any question below, please provide a copy of your acceptance letter with your application.*
Have you been offered a position representing any of these institutions in officially sanctioned (NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA) athletics?*

YesNo
Have you been offered a position representing any of these institutions in officially sanctioned (NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA) athletics? If yes, please provide the name of the institution.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Please provide information of any work experience that you have had during high school, including full and part-time employment.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Please list all extracurricular activities during high school, other than NTPGA Junior Tour involvement. Examples may include athletics, student government, band, choir, school clubs, community groups, volunteering, etc.
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Please list any special awards, honors or recognition you have received during high school. Please include the year you received the honor.

SHORT ANSWERS

Please limit each answer to one (1) paragraph.
What is your current career/professional goal? How do you plan on achieving this goal?*
Tell us about a time you failed and what you learned from it, unrelated to golf.*
How has the NTPGA Junior Tour influenced you the most?*
Define a moment of sportsmanship.*

Signature*

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PERSONAL INFORMATION

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION

COLLEGE INFORMATION

WORK EXPERIENCE

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

SHORT ANSWERS