Byron F. “Corky” Knoll Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant

Byron F. “Corky” Knoll Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Berks County Community Foundation
Last Updated: August 19, 2025

Summary

The Byron F. “Corky” Knoll Memorial Scholarship Fund honors the legacy of Corky Knoll, a dedicated golf course superintendent with a passion for turf management. Established by his family and friends, this fund provides annual scholarships to Berks County high school seniors planning to pursue degrees in Professional Turfgrass Management or Golf Management. Eligible candidates must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, demonstrating commitment to their academics and the field.

Overview

Berks County Community Foundation Berks County Community Foundation was founded in 1994 to help individuals, families, organizations and businesses achieve their charitable objectives. Since that time, the foundation has grown to manage hundreds of charitable funds. Each year, the funds distribute millions of dollars in scholarships and grants to support local students and nonprofit organizations and causes. Byron F. “Corky” Knoll Memorial Scholarship Fund This scholarship is awarded in memory of Byron F. “Corky” Knoll, Jr. Corky had a love for the game of golf and an interest in the grounds the game is played on. After serving four years in the Army, in 1961 Corky enrolled in Penn State University’s golf course maintenance program, graduating in 1962. He started working at Moselem Springs Golf Club in 1963 as assistant course superintendent. From 1965 to 1966, he transferred to DuPont Country Club in Wilmington, Delaware. He returned to Moselem Springs Golf Club in 1966 and spent the next 36 years as golf course superintendent, retiring in 2004. Corky passed away in 2006 at the age of 67. This scholarship fund was established by Corky’s family and friends to honor his memory. This fund will provide an annual scholarship to a male or female senior from one of the Berks County school districts (public or parochial) who are planning to attend college to major in either Professional Turfgrass Management or the Professional Golf Management Program, with preference given to students who intend to further their education in the field of Professional Turfgrass Management.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. In order to apply, the applicant must have been accepted in one of the above-mentioned programs and have a firm commitment to academics by having achieved a high school cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.