NJSGA Caddie Scholarship

The NJSGA Caddie Scholarship Foundation has been providing financial assistance to deserving member club caddies striving for higher education since 1947, celebrating 60+ years of support.

Geographic Scope: New Jersey (NJSGA member clubs)

Award Details:

• Scholarships are renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study
• Minimum award increased to $3,500 per year (as of 2012)
• Currently providing scholarship aid to 240+ students attending colleges and universities throughout the U.S.
• In 65 years (as of 2012), more than $9 million has been provided to 2,600 caddie scholars
• Maintains a 96 percent graduation rate

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must have caddied at a NJSGA member club for at least two seasons
• Selection based on:
  • Scholastic achievement
  • College Board SAT scores
  • Financial need
  • Length and quality of service as a caddie

Related Named Scholarships:

• Nestor J. MacDonald Memorial Caddie Scholarship: Full tuition, fees, room, board, and book allowance for qualified applicants planning to attend Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey
• Jay Petersen Memorial Scholarship: Four-year scholarship for Rutgers students
• Eugene Harkins Family Scholarship: For North Jersey Country Club caddies, in memory of long-time caddie and former caddie master
• Col. John McHugh Memorial Scholarship
• Babs and Warren Collins Memorial Scholarships: Awarded to Rock Spring Golf Club caddies
• Chandler Family Scholarship: Supports up to four Echo Lake caddies per year; provides $3,000 plus NJSGA scholarship

Contact Information:

• NJSGA Office: 973-338-8334
• Applications available online at njsga.org
• Also available through member club golf professionals and New Jersey high school guidance counselors

Application Process

Deadline: May 1 (based on historical 2007-2008 cycle)

Application Materials:

• NJSGA Caddie Scholarship Application form
• For Nestor J. MacDonald Memorial Scholarship: University's approved financial aid form required by March 1

How to Obtain Application:

1. Online at www.njsga.org
2. Through NJSGA office (973-338-8334)
3. Through member club golf professionals
4. Through New Jersey high school guidance counselors

Submission: Applications should be submitted by the May 1 deadline