2026 Holes Fore Hope/Minnesota PGA Associates Scholarship

HOLES FORE HOPE/Minnesota PGA Associates Scholarship Program

The Minnesota Section PGA and Holes Fore Hope is proud to present the 2026 Associate Scholarship Program. Holes Fore Hope has committed funds to help our Section Associates offset the cost of the PGA of America Associate Program.
Important Scholarship Information
- Applications are due by Friday, April 17, 2026.
- Along with each application, the applicant must submit a one-page essay.
- Eligible Applicants can be of the following "B" Classifications: B-1 to B-23.
An incomplete application submitted by the applicant will not be eligible for the 2026 Holes Fore Hope/Minnesota Section PGA Associate Scholarship.
I. Purpose
The purpose of the HOLES FORE HOPE/Minnesota Section Associate Scholarship is to assist Associates in their education progression through the PGM Program. Its mission is to foster an environment that will allow our members to grow professionally.
II. Eligibility
Applicants for the 2026 HOLES FORE HOPE/Minnesota Section Associate Scholarship need to be a 2026 Associate in good standing with the Minnesota Section PGA and have completed Level One of the PGA’s PGM Program.
III. Scholarship(s)
The HOLES FORE HOPE/Minnesota Section Associate Scholarship program is designed to award scholarships to Associates of the Minnesota Section of the PGA. The amount of the scholarship(s) is/are determined by the availability of funds. Payments will be made to the Associate upon completion of the Level they are completing.
IV. Selection of Winners
Associate Scholarship recipients will be selected on the following criteria:
1. One-Page Essay
  The One-page essay will be the only requirements for the HOLES FORE HOPE/Minnesota Section Associate Scholarship.
Once the nominees have been finalized, the Section’s Board of Directors will then vote and announce the Associate Scholarship winners at the Minnesota Section PGA Spring Update meeting May 4, 2026 at Olympic Hills GC.
V. Information/Policies and Procedures
The funds designated for scholarships are managed by the HOLES FORE HOPE FOUNDATION.

The Minnesota Section PGA, which covers the areas of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and a small portion of Wisconsin, consists of over 100 Associate members annually.

The Minnesota Section PGA is mandated not to discriminate according to federal and state statutes. The final selection process will be made by the Minnesota Section PGA Board of Directors. No announcements will be made before the applicants receive notification from the Minnesota Section PGA. If additional funds become available, the Board may grant additional scholarships to worthy applicants.
VI. Associate Application Form
The 2026 HOLES FORE HOPE/Minnesota Section PGA Associate Scholarship Application Form requests Associate’s background information required for scholarship processing.

To be considered for a 2026 HOLES FORE HOPE/Minnesota Section PGA Associate Scholarship, the applicant must fill out the form completely.

The application must be received by Friday, April 17, 2026.
The application must be filled out in its entirety or it will not be considered.

The information supplied will be kept confidential by the Minnesota Section PGA Board of Directors.

HOLES FORE HOPE/Minnesota PGA Associates Scholarship Program

The application must be submitted by Friday, April 17, 2026. The information supplied must be accurate and will be kept strictly confidential by the Minnesota PGA.
Personal Information
Full Name:*

First NameLast Name
PGA Associate Number*
Home Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email:*
example@example.com
Date of Birth:*

MonthDayYear
Date
Current Employer*
Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Employer Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Which Level of the PGA-PGM Program are you currently in?*
What is your PGA Associate Classification:*
Personal Statement Essay
In one typewritten page or less, please include what you have learned
from the golf business and what you have done to give back to your club,
community, section and the game of golf.
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REMINDERS

Have you filled out the application in its entirety?Have you included a letter describing why you think you deserve the scholarship? This should not be more than one page in length.
Certification
I certify that the enclosed information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge as appropriate. Any false information given will automatically void this application.
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HOLES FORE HOPE/Minnesota PGA Associates Scholarship Program

Important Scholarship Information

I. Purpose

II. Eligibility

III. Scholarship(s)

IV. Selection of Winners

V. Information/Policies and Procedures

VI. Associate Application Form

HOLES FORE HOPE/Minnesota PGA Associates Scholarship Program

Personal Information

Personal Statement Essay

Certification