Renee Powell Education Grant

The Renee Powell Education Grant, established in 2022 by The LPGA Foundation, aims to empower female, African American LPGA Professionals pursuing certification. This initiative supports their educational journey through financial aid for various certification costs, including membership fees and registration. With over 60 years of dedication to golf education, the LPGA Foundation is committed to enhancing opportunities for African American women in the golf industry, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

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.
The Renee Powell Education Grants will be awarded through the LPGA Foundation and the LPGA Renee Powell Fund. Established in 2022, the Renee Powell Education Grants will provide financial aid to female, African American, LPGA Professionals going through the LPGA certification process. For over 60 years, the LPGA has developed and enhanced golf education for teachers, coaches, and leaders of the game of golf. The LPGA Teacher Education Program has become the most comprehensive and dynamic golf education series in the industry.
Through this initiative the LPGA Foundation and LPGA Professionals will further their commitment to Changing the Face of Golf and increasing opportunities for African American women to pursue careers in the golf industry.
Awarding the Renee Powell Education Grants
Grants will be awarded on a trimester basis to assist with the costs of attending LPGA Certification Programs. Below are examples of expenses the Renee Powell Education Grant would cover:

• LPGA Professionals Membership application fee
• Level 1 registration fee
• Level 2 registration fee
• Level 2 video class registration fee
• Level 3 registration fee
• Level 3 travel stipend (approx. $800)

The amount awarded is at the sole discretion of the LPGA Foundation based on the information provided in the application. Prospective recipients should only apply if they meet the criteria. Grants must be used within the year it is awarded. Exception, grants awarded in the 3rd selection may be used the following year.

Eligibility

Grant Applicants must be an Approved Applicant, LPGA Apprentice or Class B LPGA Professional member in good standing. You must be enrolled in the Applicant program to apply for this grant. Applicants must be Black/African American females
Grant applicants must demonstrate financial need - the more information provided supporting financial need, the better.An Approved 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 have joined as an LPGA Professionals Apprentice Member prior to applying for an additional grant.

Ineligibility

If you are not an Approved Applicant (submitted ALL the application requirements and paid the application fee), you are not eligible to apply for a grant at this time.