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Southwest PGA Foundation Scholarship

SOUTHWEST SECTION PGA FOUNDATION

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

July 20, 2026

81 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

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

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Application Format: Online application through Southwest PGA Foundation (no account creation required)

    Required Materials

    • Completed application form
    • High school transcript or college transcript
    • For JGAA/SAJGA/PGAJL applicants: Letter of recommendation (see eligibility section for requirements)
    • Documentation of extracurricular activities (type and year involved, attested)
    • Any distinguished honors or awards

    Evaluation Criteria

    The Selection Committee will evaluate:

  • Class ranking

  • Grade point average

  • ACT or SAT test scores

  • Extracurricular activities

  • Community contributions

  • Distinguished honors or awards
  • Key Dates

    1. May 15, 2026: Application becomes available
    2. July 20, 2026: Application deadline
    3. July 31, 2026: Notification of selection results
    4. August 2026: Funds distributed

    Important Notes

    • Application must be submitted by July 20, 2026
    • Further details will be included in the initial Scholarship Application notification
    • Unsuccessful applicants will be notified and encouraged to apply the following year if eligible

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