William (Widdy) Neale Scholarship Fund

William (Widdy) Neale Scholarship Fund

Administrator: Connecticut State Golf Association (CSGA)

Geographic Scope: Connecticut

Focus Areas: College scholarships for high school seniors

Background

The William (Widdy) Neale Scholarship Fund, Inc. is administered by the Connecticut State Golf Association. Since inception, the fund has awarded over $3.25 million in scholarship aid to 596 high school seniors. The program was originally organized to benefit caddies but has expanded to include graduating seniors employed at CSGA member clubs in various capacities.

Eligibility

• Applicants: Graduating high school seniors
• Employment Requirements: Must be employed at CSGA member clubs in various capacities including:
- Golf shop staff - Caddies - Clubhouse workers - Grounds staff
• Work History: Must have worked for at least one golf season and continue to be employed in the current year
• Residency: Connecticut residents preferred

Award Details

• Scholarships may be renewed for three additional years depending on:
- Recipient's academic good standing - Continuing financial need

Fund Source

The CSGA began awarding college scholarships in 1954 deriving funds from a one-dollar charge included in the handicap fee. Today, the CSGA member service fee continues to be the primary source of scholarship funds.

History

The fund was established through the efforts of CSGA Executive Director William (Widdy) Neale and scholarship committee chairman James Killington (later CSGA President 1962-63). Through the efforts of Attorney Herbert Emanuelson, Jr. (CSGA President 1973-74), the Fund was incorporated as a not-for-profit, charitable organization in 1985-86 and named for Widdy Neale.

Contact Information

Connecticut State Golf Association
• Address: 35 Cold Spring Road, Suite 212, Rocky Hill, Connecticut 06067
• Phone: (860) 257-4171
• Email: info@csgalinks.org
• Website: csgalinks.org