Maine Golf Scholarship Fund

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.

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

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

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