Southwest PGA Foundation Scholarship

Southwest PGA Foundation Scholarship

Overview: The Southwest PGA Foundation provides financial assistance scholarships for families of Southwest Section member professionals.

Geographic Scope: Southwest Section PGA (Arizona and surrounding region)

Award History: Over the past three years, the foundation has granted $228,000 in scholarship assistance.

Eligibility

Applicant must be:

Child, grandchild, spouse, niece, nephew, or employee (full or part-time) of a Southwest Section PGA member in good standing, OR

JGAA, SAJGA, or PGAJL qualified

Must have completed (or plan to complete) high school by September 1st of the current year

Must enroll as a full-time student at an accredited college or university in the United States

Full-time student defined as taking 12 or more hours in a course of study leading to a traditional Associate (2-year) or Baccalaureate (4-year) degree

Special Requirements for JGAA/SAJGA/PGAJL Applicants

A letter of recommendation is required from one of:

Scott McNevin (JGAA)

Judy McDermott (SAJGA)

The lead golf professional who conducted and coached your PGAJL team

The letter must:

Include the date of issue

Confirm participation in good standing with the program

Provide insight into junior golf journey

Selection Criteria

The Selection Committee will review:

Class ranking

Grade point average

ACT or SAT test scores

Extracurricular activities

Community contributions (local clubs, organizations, associations)

Distinguished honors or awards

Important Dates

• May 15, 2026: Application Live
• July 20, 2026: Application Deadline
• July 31, 2026: Notification of Selection Results
• August 2026: Funds Distributed

Award Distribution

All scholarship awards will be issued directly to the college/university of the recipient's choice.

Recognition

Scholarship recipient names and photos may be placed on the Southwest Section Foundation PGA website, social media pages, and included in official press releases.

Organization

Contact: Michael Haywood, PGA (CEO/Executive Director), mhaywood@pgahq.com

Status: 501(c)(3) publicly supported charitable organization