Today, the sport of golf has grown its fan base with famous PGA athletes like Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, and Bubba Watson. With its rise in popularity also came a rise in scholarships for golfers. Today, the NCAA, as well as several other golf associations and organizations, offer college scholarships to golfers. There are even special awards just for women golfers and minority golfers. So, whether you use the sport of golf to relax and enjoy the greens, or as a way to show off your skills, there are plenty of scholarship opportunities waiting for you. Don’t let your college funds hit the “sand trap.” Apply to these golf scholarships and add some real “green” to your education savings.
This scholarship is available for high school seniors, college freshman, and college sophomores who are active participants in any sport. To apply, students must submit an essay about an experience overcoming adversity to achieve athletic success.
This scholarship is open to female U.S. high school seniors who demonstrate active involvement with the sport of golf; skill in playing golf is not a criterion. Students must have a grade point average of 3.2 or higher and demonstrate financial need.
New Hampshire and Massachusetts graduating high school seniors are eligible for this award. Students must participate in athletics; applications will be judged on academic performance, athletic achievement, and citizenship.
This scholarship is open to high school seniors in the North Central Florida area (Columbia, Dixie, Marion, Alachua, Gilchrist, Bradford, Hamilton, Madison, Putnam, Suwanee, and Union counties). Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and be a major contributer in their sport.
The Triple-Impact Competitor Scholarship Program is a national program with regional recognition events. This scholarship is open to U.S. high school juniors who have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher. Students must participate in an individual or team sport sponsored by a school or local club.
Current undergraduate women in Nevada are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Applicants must be majoring in public relations, communication, media studies, marketing or journalism and must be planning to pursue a career in sports or sports broadcasting.
The Violet McIntyre Scholarship is available for high school seniors in Pinellas County, Florida who have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher and a demonstrated passion for writing.
This scholarship is available for high school seniors in Hillsborough County, Florida who are planning to attend Hillsborough Community College. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and must qualify for free or reduced-cost school lunches.
This scholarship is available for current high school seniors residing in Hillsborough County, Florida. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and participate in a varsity sports team.
The John A. McCluskey and Helen McCluskey Scholarship scholarship is available for graduating African American seniors at Middleton High School in Middletown, Ohio who display a passion for athletics. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and demonstrate a commitment to community service.
