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VSGA-VIP Scholarship Foundation High School Senior Scholarships

Virginia State Golf Association

Foundation Annual Grants for Youth Programs

Funding Amount

$196,500 total for 2025 (49 awards); individual awards range from $7,500-$10,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

VSGA-VIP Scholarship Foundation High School Senior Scholarships

Overview: The VSGA-VIP Scholarship Foundation provides scholarships to Virginia high school seniors with an interest in golf. The Foundation distributes grants and gifts for scholarships, scientific and educational research, and other charitable purposes.

Geographic Scope: Virginia

Eligibility:

  • Virginia high school seniors with an interest in golf

  • Selection based on:

    • - Academic achievement
    - Character
    - Community involvement
    - Essay on the impact of golf on the applicant's life

    Award Information:

  • 2025: 49 total scholars honored (45 high school seniors + 4 graduate students in turfgrass research)

  • Total 2025 grants: $196,500

  • Individual awards: $7,500-$10,000

  • Record: Since launch, program has distributed nearly $3.2 million to 1,252 students

    • Named Awards:

  • C. Dan Keffer Award ($10,000): Named for former VSGA-VIP Scholarship Foundation Committee Chairman (25th year in 2025)

  • Spencer-Wilkinson Award: For young women; 59 recipients since formation over 20 years ago

  • Red Speigle Award: Named for longtime Peninsula teaching professional

  • David A. King Award: Established by senior amateur golfer in 2002

  • Richard Smith Award: In remembrance of VSGA's longtime director of championships and junior golf supporter

  • Mike Wise Award: Named for late Roanoke Valley philanthropist with First Tee ties (introduced 2023)

  • VSGA Military Scholarship: For dependents of active-duty or retired military members (first awarded 2024)

  • Benny Wang Trust Award: New for 2026, named after Michigan State alum; honors junior golfer embodying passion for golf and spreading joy of the game

    • Funding Source: Primarily from sale of VSGA VIP Golf Card

    Contact Information:

  • Virginia State Golf Association

  • 2400 Dovercourt Drive

  • Midlothian, VA 23113

  • Phone: (804) 378-2300

  • Fax: (804) 378-2369

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Application materials not fully detailed in provided content. Based on available information:

    • Selection Criteria:
      • - Academic achievement - Character - Community involvement - Essay on the impact of golf on the applicant's life

    Contact for Details:

  • Virginia State Golf Association

  • Phone: (804) 378-2300

  • Email: Submit via website contact form

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    What Virginia State Golf Association actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    3
    Total given
    $255K
    Median grant
    $48K
    Range
    $7,500–$199K
    • By dollars: Virginia 100%. Top recipient cities: Midlothian, VA.

    Example grants

    • Vsga - Vip Scholarship Foundation · Midlothian, VA

      General support, contribution to spencer-wilkinson, military scholarship, fleming &…

      $199K

    • Virginia Golf Hall of Fame Inc · Midlothian, VA

      General support, induction ceremony and operations

      $48K

    • Fore Children Inc · Midlothian, VA

      General support, youth education and access to golf

      $7,500

    IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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    Fields of Work

    youth-programs

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