Marge Burns Educational Grants
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Overview
Marge Burns Educational Grants
Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Lpga Foundation
Last Updated: February 23, 2026
Summary
Overview
Note: 1) Application Periods - Applications will only be accepted for the current period. 2) Note that the Marge Burns Education Grant is renewable every trimester if the applicant meets the minimum scoring requirement of the previous class. 3) Applicants may only receive one LPGA Foundation grant per application period. The LPGA Foundation The LPGA Foundation supports women and young people through programs and initiatives aimed at empowering them through the game of golf. Since its founding, The LPGA Foundation has touched more than 500,000 lives through various scholarship and financial assistance programs, along with its flagship junior golf program, LPGA*USGA Girls Golf. The LPGA Foundation was established in 1991 and is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization, which supports junior golf programs, scholarships, and financial assistance programs for women and young ladies. Marge Burns Educational Grants The Marge Burns Education Grant is available for LPGA Teaching and Club Professionals and is awarded to assist with the expenses of attending LPGA Certification Programs. Established with a bequest from Marge Burns, the grant recognizes the importance of LPGA Certification and Continuing Education for LPGA Teaching and Club Professionals. Grant Applicants must be an Approved Applicant or an LPGA Apprentice or Class B LPGA Professionals member in good standing.We ask that you provide details about the reason why you are requesting assistance.Eligibility
You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The grant applicant must be an LPGA Professionals member in good standing or an Approved Applicant who has paid the Application Fee and submitted all the Application Requirements. Applicant must demonstrate financial need. We ask that you provide details about the reason you are requesting assistance.Applicant must use funds for LPGA approved education courses. An Applicant who is approved for a grant may apply for the grant again in the future if they demonstrate financial need. To be eligible for a second grant the Applicant must fully complete the Application for membership and join as an Apprentice member of the LPGA prior to applying for an additional grant. Grants must be used within the year it is awarded. Exception, grants awarded in the 3rd selection may be used the following year. LPGA Members and Applicants may apply more than one (1) time for the grant.Ineligibility
If you are not an Approved Applicant, you are not eligible to apply for a grant at this time.What The Lpga Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 10
- Total given
- $307K
- Median grant
- $7,650
- Range
- $5,100–$200K
- By dollars: Ohio 65%, California 10%, North Carolina 8%. Top recipient cities: Canton, OH; Studio City, CA; Greensboro, NC.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 40% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Clearview Legacy Foundation · Canton, OH
Scholarship
$200K
The Scga Foundation · Studio City, CA
Girls golf support
$31K
Girls Golf of America Inc · Greensboro, NC
Girls golf support
$25K
Women in Golf Foundation · Atlanta, GA
Scholarship
$13K
Western Golf Association · Glenview, IL
Girls golf
$8,000
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