2026 Doug Evans NENY Junior Tour Memorial Scholarship

In an effort to recognize NENY PGA Junior Tour members and to assist them with their higher academic goals, the PGA Reach NENY has established three (3) scholarships of $2,500 each to high school graduating seniors in the memory of Doug Evans. These funds will be paid directly to the academic institution on the students behalf.

Applicants must be members of the NENY Junior Tour for at least two years and will be attending an Educational Institution (University, College, Community College, Technical Program or Certificate Program) in the fall of 2026.

The PGA Reach NENY and the NENY PGA Junior Golf Committee team up to promote the Doug Evans NENY Junior Tour Memorial Scholarship. Doug Evans passed away in the fall of 2020 and served as the NENY PGA Section's longtime Tournament Director & Assistant Executive Director. He was incredibly well respected among the NENY PGA Member Professionals, the local Capital Region Amateur golf community and from all NENY families and juniors having served the section and local golf body for just under two decades. He worked tirelessly on behalf of his fellow professionals and one of his passions was serving and conducting the Section's Junior Golf Tour for our local families and junior competitors. He had an incredible way about him to share his knowledge, prowess for the rules of golf and always encouraging message to each junior. In 2021, the NENY PGA Section also established a Special Award to recognize the impact one individual has on our PGA Section also established a Special Award to recognize the impact one individual has on our PGA Section titles the "Doug Evans Distinguished Service Award"

The NENY PGA Section along with Doug's family, Hilman Evans and his sister, Cyndi Osborn & family join together in hopes to keep the memory of Doug alive with an endowed scholarship.

Eligibility:
- Must be a current NENY Junior Tour member - 2026
- Must have graduated High School during the spring of 2026
- Must have been a member of NENY Junior Tour for 2+ years (current year can be included)
- Must be enrolled/attend an Education Institution in the fall of 2026
- Must have an outstanding personal character, sportsmanship, and leadership qualities

If you need any assistance or have questions about the scholarship application or process please contact Tracie Warner, twarner@pgahq.com or 518-438-8645.

Timeline:
April 1st, 2025: Applications Open
June 30th, 2025: Applications Close
August 1st, 2025: Scholarship Applicant Selected & Notified

Section One

Personal Information

Name

First NameLast Name

Email

example@example.com

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Applicant Gender

Applicant Ethnicity

Applicant Date of Birth

Date

Annual Household Income

Applicant Home Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Applicant County (NOT COUNTRY)

Section Two

School and Work Information

Applicant Attended High School

Name of Educational Institution Attending in Fall 2026:

Address of Educational Institution Attending in Fall 2026:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number of Educational Institution Attending in Fall 2026:

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Address of Registration Office at Educational Institution

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number of Registration Office at Education Institution Attending in Fall 2026:

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Name and Email of Contact Person at Educational Institution:

Will Applicant be a full-time or part time student at Educational Institution? (12 credits are considered to be full-time per term).

Are you planning to play any recreational or competitive collegiate sports? If yes, please include what you are planning to compete in.

Have you had a full-time or part-time job in the past two years?

If answered yes above, please include your work history:

Section Three

Essay Portion

In 500 words or less, explain why you should be awarded this Scholarship:

Section Four

Survey Questions

One Letter of Recommendation - from Teacher, Employer, Sports Coach, PGA Professional, etc.

Number of Years Junior has been a member of the NENY PGA Junior Tour? Please list years as well.

School activities/Interests/club participation/other sports/etc.

List Any Community Services (Non-Golf/School Activities)

School Transcript/Report Card (unofficial)

GPA (Must Include/attach final 2026 High School Transcript)

Copy of college/university acceptance letter:

Have you received any grants or scholarships this year?

If answered yes to the question above, please state what for and how much:

Section Five

Doug Evans NENY Junior Tour Memorial Scholarship Authorization

I give permission to the NENY PGA Section to use my (and/or our family's) name, story and/or photo(s) for the purpose of promoting the PGA Reach NENY Foundation. This may include any or all of the following: social media outlets, brochures, events, and/or news outlets.

Are you interested in attending special events on behalf/in honor of PGA Reach NENY & NENY PGA Section: