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Thos Rohr College Scholarship

HAWAII STATE JUNIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION IN

Foundation Annual Grants for Youth Sports

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

April 24, 2026

16 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Thos Rohr College Scholarship

Funder: Waikoloa Land Company

Geographic Scope: State of Hawaii

Purpose: To assist a full-time college student with the cost of tuition for one year in his/her pursuit of college study. This scholarship is for tuition only.

Background: The Thos Rohr College Scholarship is sponsored by Waikoloa Land Company in the name of Thos Rohr. Thos Rohr, "The Commish," former President of Waikoloa Land Company, has a 50-plus year history of significant contributions to the game of golf, the Hawaiʻi golf industry and various golf communities and organizations.

Rohr was the recipient of the 2007 Distinguished Service Award by the Aloha Section PGA, an award not given annually but awarded to individuals for unique contributions and dedicated service in the development and promotion of the golf industry in Hawaiʻi. As past President of Kapalua Land Co. (Maui), Rohr built the Bay and Village Courses with Arnold Palmer. At Waikoloa Beach Resort, Rohr renovated the Robert Trent Jones Beach Course and built the Kings' Course in partnership with Tom Weiskopf, and conceived and instituted the "Kings' Cup" and "TieBreaker" golf tournaments. He is a member of the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, Scotland and a founder of Kingsbarns Golf Links.

    Eligibility

  • A senior in high school or student currently enrolled in college
  • A minimum of 2.75 cumulative GPA or equivalent
  • A past or current HSJGA member
  • State of Hawaii resident

    Selection Criteria

  • Financial Need
  • Cumulative GPA or equivalent
  • Representation of Character
  • Community / Volunteer Service

    Award

  • Annual scholarships awarded to student(s) attending or planning to attend an accredited 2-year or 4-year college/university
  • For tuition only

Contact Information:

  • Hawaii State Junior Golf Association

  • PO Box 8519, Honolulu, Hawaii 96830

  • (808) 532-0559

  • info@hsjga.org
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Complete one unified scholarship application for all available HSJGA scholarships
    2. PRINT the application before submitting
    3. Submit recommendation letters from at least two (2) reputable people from the community
    - Submit as attachments by email (info@hsjga.org) OR mail under separate cover
    4. Submit an official copy of your most current GPA and/or school transcript of grades

      Submission Method

    • Email: info@hsjga.org
    • Mail: HSJGA, PO Box 8519, Honolulu, Hawaii 96830

      Timeline

    • Application Deadline: April 24, 2026 at 5:00 pm HST
    • Finalist Notification: Phone/email in June
    • Interview: May (in person or by phone, approximately 15 minutes)
    • Do not call to inquire about application status

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-sports

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