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Maine Golf Scholarship Fund

MAINE STATE GOLF ASSOCIATION INC

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$1,500 per year for up to 4 years

Deadline

May 15, 2027

381 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Maine Golf Scholarship Fund

Overview: The Maine Golf Scholarship Fund is the primary charity of Maine Golf. Since its inception in 1950, the fund has assisted nearly 600 Maine students with the cost of higher education and has distributed more than $2.3 million in scholarships.

Geographic Scope: Maine residents only

Eligibility:

  • High school seniors or undergraduate students

  • Demonstrate active participation in golf as a player and/or employee

  • Strong academic record required

  • Show financial need

  • Good character

  • Renewable for up to four continuous years of undergraduate education
  • Selection Criteria: Students are selected based on:

  • Character

  • Financial need

  • Academic performance

  • Participation in the game of golf and/or golf industry
  • Award Structure:

  • Main scholarship: $1,500 per year, renewable for up to 4 years of undergraduate study

  • Frank Langlois Scholarship Fund: One-time grant of $5,000 (additional awards)
  • Background: Founded in 1950, originally known as the Maine Caddie Scholarship. A portion of all revenues generated by Maine Golf is set aside for this fund. The fund has helped students from all 16 Maine counties.

    Contact: brian@mainegolf.org

    Mailing Address: Maine Golf, 2 Old County Rd Ext, Freeport, ME 04032

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Application Period: Typically March through May (dates vary annually)

  • 2024 period: March 21 - May 15, 2024

  • 2023 period: March 17 - April 30, 2023
  • Eligibility Requirements:
    1. Maine resident
    2. High school senior or undergraduate student
    3. Active participation in golf (as player and/or employee)
    4. Strong academic record
    5. Demonstrated financial need
    6. Character assessment

    Application Materials Required:

  • Application form (specific materials not detailed in provided content)

  • Essay (applicants submit essays about how golf has made a difference in their lives)
  • Renewal:

  • New Maine Golf scholars are chosen each year in addition to renewing scholars

  • Scholarships are renewable for up to four continuous years of undergraduate study
  • Note: The content indicates applicants should click links on the Maine Golf website for "complete information or to apply" and "maine golf scholarship fund information," but specific application questions and detailed requirements are not provided in the extracted text.

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    Fields of Work

    education

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