Scholarships

PGA REACH New England is proud to continue the partnership with Avidia Bank and offer the Avidia Bank Foundation Scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded annually to deserving students who are actively engaged in the game of golf. Scholarships will be awarded in the winner’s name to the university/college of attendance.

For Scholarship information and eligibility, Please follow – THIS LINK to learn more

Application window for 2024-25 academic calendar is now CLOSED, best of luck to our applicants and for the upcoming school year!

Bill Flynn was a NEPGA Professional and Hall of Fame Inductee, who overcame a partially paralyzed right arm from birth to become an icon in the North Shore and New England golf circles. He was the first Head Golf Professional at Thomson Country Club, where he served in that role from 1961-1986.  An accomplished player, Mr. Flynn won the 1959 Vermont Open, the 1963 Massachusetts Open, and the 1968 New England PGA Section Championship. Mr. Flynn also served on the executive committee of the New England PGA for seven years, then assumed the duties of secretary-treasurer for three years followed by his presidency from 1973-1976. During his career, he also served as Vice-President of the PGA of America.

The Flynn Family, PGA REACH New England and the NEPGA Junior TOUR are proud to partner together to make this scholarship possible.

For Scholarship information and eligibility, Please follow – THIS LINK to learn more

Application window for 2024-25 academic calendar is now CLOSED, best of luck to our applicants and for the upcoming school year!

PGA REACH New England and the Cape Cod Chapter team up to promote the Gary Philbrick Memorial Scholarship. Mr. Philbrick was a respected member of the Cape Cod Golf community and a PGA Professional for nearly three decades. He worked tirelessly on behalf of his fellow professionals, charitable organizations, and the golf community at large. Gary was the recipient of many awards, most notably the Bill Strausbaugh Club Relations Award by the NEPGA, and he was also named Cape Cod PGA Professional of the Year twice.

Diane Philbrick & children, Lindsay, Ian, and Tracy; along with Gary’s brothers Richard, David, Jeffrey, and Mark are joining with the Cape Cod PGA in hopes to keep memory of Gary alive with an endowed scholarship fund created from the proceeds.

For Scholarship information and eligibility, Please follow – THIS LINK to learn more

The application window for the 2024-2025 Philbrick Scholarship is now CLOSED.

George Wemyss was the first Executive Director hired to oversee operations of the New England Section PGA. He was a retired Air Force colonel and pilot, who served in World War II. After the war he owned his own business for many years. When the New England Section PGA moved to have its operation run as a successful business, George’s background made him the candidate of choice. the man to lead the Association into a new era of progress. George’s deep, gravelly voice commanded respect. He ran the Section with firmness, but beneath that exterior was a heart of gold that helped many NEPGA members with their careers and their personal lives too.

The NEPGA George Wemyss Scholarship is given each year to deserving students as they pursue their college education.  The application process begins with applying for the PGA of America Financial Assistance Scholarship Program.

For Scholarship information and eligibility, Please follow – THIS LINK to learn more

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

Students applying through the PGA of America Financial Assistance fund: CLICK HERE FOR PGA OF AMERICA FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION.

If you apply for the PGA of America scholarship your application will automatically be submitted to New England PGA for the George S Wemyss Scholarship.

Students are eligible to receive the PGA of America Financial Assistance Fund a maximum of two out of the four years they are in college.  The years do not have to be consecutive, so please be sure to apply every year.  Students are eligible to receive the George S Wemyss Scholarship for all four years they attend college.

Students are eligible to receive both the PGA of America Financial Assistance Fund and the NEPGA George S Wemyss Scholarship in the same year.

If you are not eligible for the PGA Financial Assistance Fund (3.4 GPA requirement) or choose not to apply, but meet the Wemyss Scholarship requirements are please be sure to fill out the NEPGA’s application.  The NEPGA’s GPA requirement is 3.2 and students should apply using the NEPGA’s application.

Application window for 2024-25 academic calendar is now CLOSED, best of luck to our applicants and for the upcoming school year!

Established in 2021 by the Dedham Country & Polo Club membership, The Jimmy Noris Scholarship Fund was created in honor of PGA Professional, James Norris.

Through his professionalism and dedicated efforts in serving the membership of Dedham Country & Polo Club for the past 26 years, Jimmy Noris has become a beloved friend to our members and staff.

As a reminder, applicants for The Jimmy Noris Scholarship must have graduated High School from or reside in one of the following towns in Massachusetts: Brookline, Dedham, Hyde Park, Needham, Norwood, Roslindale, West Roxbury or Westwood.

For Scholarship information and eligibility, Please follow – THIS LINK to learn more

Application window for 2024-25 academic calendar is now CLOSED, best of luck to our applicants and for the upcoming school year!

The purpose of the Maine Chapter Scholarship program is to encourage and promote the attainment of higher education goals for children, grandchildren and stepchildren of PGA Members based on evidence of a high level of academic achievement during high school or college.

Scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the Maine Chapter Scholarship Committee. The number of scholarships to be awarded may vary from year to year, dependent upon prior year fundraising.

There is no limit to the number of times an applicant may apply or receive a scholarship.

Reminder, applicants MUST be related to a Maine Chapter PGA Professional

For Scholarship information and eligibility, Please follow – THIS LINK to learn more

Application window for 2024-25 academic calendar is now CLOSED, best of luck to our applicants and for the upcoming school year!

The purpose of the Chapter Scholarship is to support the higher education goals for children, grandchildren and stepchildren of PGA Members based on evidence of a high level of academic achievement during high school or college.

Scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the Massachusetts Chapter Scholarship Committee. The number of scholarships to be awarded may vary from year to year, dependent upon prior year fundraising.

There is no limit to the number of times an applicant may apply or receive a scholarship.

Reminder, applicants MUST be related to a Massachusetts Chapter PGA Professional

For Scholarship information and eligibility, Please follow – THIS LINK to learn more

Application window for 2024-25 academic calendar is now CLOSED, best of luck to our applicants and for the upcoming school year!

Established in 2020, The Michael F. Wortis Scholarship will help young men and women, ages 8-16, who are passionate about learning the game of golf. These students should also possess the personal character that Mike Wortis emulated, especially loyalty, kindness and respect towards others.

About Michael F. Wortis

Overview of The Michael F. Wortis Scholarship

Application window for 2024-25 academic calendar is now CLOSED, best of luck to our applicants and for the upcoming school year!

In an effort to recognize NEPGA Junior TOUR members and to assist them with their higher academic goals, the New England PGA Junior TOUR will be awarding eight (8) scholarships of $1,000 each to high school graduating seniors. Applicants must be members of the NEPGA Junior TOUR for at least three years and will be attending an accredited 2 year or 4 year college or university in the fall of 2023.

Reminder, applicants MUST be a member of the NEPGA Junior TOUR

For Scholarship information and eligibility, Please follow THIS LINK to learn more

Application window for 2024-25 academic calendar is now CLOSED, best of luck to our applicants and for the upcoming school year!

The New Hampshire Chapter of the New England Section PGA, proudly manages the New Hampshire Chapter Scholarship.This Scholarship is designed to award scholarships to children or grandchildren of New Hampshire Chapter PGA Members in good standing with the Association (the PGA Member may be living or deceased).The amount and number of Scholarships awarded annually is determined by the availability of funds and may vary from year to year.

Scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the New Hampshire Chapter Scholarship Committee.

Reminder, applicants MUST be related to a New Hampshire Chapter PGA Professional

For Scholarship information and eligibility, Please follow – THIS LINK to learn more

Application window for 2024-25 academic calendar is now CLOSED, best of luck to our applicants and for the upcoming school year!

PGA of America Scholarship

Established in 1986, the program encourages and promotes the attainment of higher educational goals for the PGA members’ children, grandchildren and stepchildren, based on evidence of a high level of academic achievement during high school or college.

Application Requirements To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

• Be a child or grandchild of a PGA member who is in good standing with the Association.
• The PGA Member may be living or deceased.
• Children or grandchildren of Class “F” PGA members are not eligible.
• The involvement and achievement of the PGA member is not part of the selection criteria.
• Be a high school senior or college freshman, sophomore or junior planning to enroll full-time (12 hours or more) in a course of study leading to a traditional associate or baccalaureate degree.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.4 (un-weighted GPA based on a 4.0 scale) or higher in either high school or college.
• Applicants are eligible to apply for one scholarship per school year. The number of scholarships a student can earn per school year is not based on the number of PGA members they are related to. Nor is it based on the involvement and achievement of the PGA member. It’s one application, one student, and one award.

Evaluation Criteria

• High school students will be evaluated on the following ranking percentages:
  60% Cumulative GPA
  20% Resume
  20%Extracurricular Activities*
• Current college students will be evaluated on the following ranking percentages:
  60% Cumulative GPA
  20% Resume
  20% Extracurricular Activities*

*Activities include sports, student government, employment, arts, hobbies, and educational clubs.

Students who apply for the PGA of America Scholarship are automatically eligible for the Wemyss, O’Rourke, and Murphy Scholarships.

(Students who do not have an account, need to create one after clicking the application.)

Students are eligible to receive both the PGA of America Financial Assistance Fund and the NEPGA George S Wemyss Scholarship in the same year.

If you are not eligible for the PGA Financial Assistance Fund (3.4 GPA requirement) or choose not to apply, but meet the Wemyss Scholarship requirements, please be sure to fill out the NEPGA’s application.  The NEPGA’s GPA requirement is 3.2 and students should apply using the NEPGA’s application.

Apply for the PGA of America Financial Assistance Fund

The PGA of America REACH Foundation the 501(c)3 of PGA of America, has established a scholarship program to assist students intent on pursuing PGA of America Membership. These $8,000 scholarships are designed to improve the recruitment and retention of talented and motivated students from diverse and historically underrepresented backgrounds, who are pursuing PGA Membership through PGA Golf Management University Programs nationwide.

This program is administered by Scholarship America®, the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarships and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals. Eligibility for individual programs is determined at the sole discretion of the sponsor, and eligible applications are reviewed by Scholarship America’s evaluation team.

Applicants to the PGA WORKS John & Tamara Lundgren Scholars Program must be:

• High school seniors or graduates or current postsecondary undergraduates. An intentional focus is placed on engaging a diverse demographic of participants, but all are welcome to apply.
• Plan to enroll in fulltime undergraduate study at one of the 17 accredited PGA Golf Management Universities pursuing a PGA Golf Management degree for the entire 2025-2026 academic year, with the intent to pursue PGA of America Membership
• Eligible individuals exclude persons or family members of the PGA of America National Board, staff, or scholarship selection committee.

To learn more, PGA WORKS Scholarship

Live application window: December 20, 2024 through February 6, 2025 3:00 pm CT

Kirkbrae Country Club, in conjunction with PGA REACH New England, is pleased to offer the Stan Baluik Scholarship.

This scholarship is named after longtime PGA Professional Stan Baluik, who distinguished himself as a club professional and competitive golfer throughout his career. Stan was the Head Golf Professional at Kirkbrae Country Club in Lincoln, Rhode Island from 1963-2005 and is a member of the NEPGA Hall of Fame as well as the Rhode Island Golf Hall of Fame.

This $2,000 scholarship will be awarded annually to a junior golfer from Northern Rhode Island in an effort to assist him/her in achieving his/her academic goals. Applicants must be residents of one of the towns named below and will be attending an accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university in the upcoming Fall Semester.

Reminder, applicants MUST reside in one (1) of the nine (9) identified Rhode Island towns

For Scholarship information and eligibility, Please follow – THIS LINK to learn more

Application window for 2024-25 academic calendar is now CLOSED, best of luck to our applicants and for the upcoming school year!

The Ted & Anne O’Rourke Scholarship is given each year to deserving students who are the children or grandchildren of New England PGA Professionals as they pursue their college education.

(Students who do not have an account, need to create one after clicking the application.)

Application Requirements To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

• Be a child or grandchild of a PGA member who is in good standing with the Association.
• The PGA Member may be living or deceased.
• Children or grandchildren of Class “F” PGA members are not eligible.
• The involvement and achievement of the PGA member is not part of the selection criteria.
• Be a high school senior or college freshman, sophomore or junior planning to enroll full-time (12 hours or more) in a course of study leading to a traditional associate or baccalaureate degree.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.4 (un-weighted GPA based on a 4.0 scale) or higher in either high school or college.
• Applicants are eligible to apply for one scholarship per school year. The number of scholarships a student can earn per school year is not based on the number of PGA members they are related to. Nor is it based on the involvement and achievement of the PGA member. It’s one application, one student, and one award.

Evaluation Criteria

• High school students will be evaluated on the following ranking percentages:
  60% Cumulative GPA
  20% Resume
  20%Extracurricular Activities*
• Current college students will be evaluated on the following ranking percentages:
  60% Cumulative GPA
  20% Resume
  20% Extracurricular Activities*

*Activities include sports, student government, employment, arts, hobbies, and educational clubs.

All applicants interested in the Ted & Anne O’Rourke Scholarship MUST apply via the PGA of America Financial Assistance Fund process 

Tom Murphy was a well-known and respected sales representative in the New England PGA Section for many years. In 1993, Tom was given and honorary membership to the New England PGA. In memory of Tom Murphy and the great things he did for the game of golf in New England, we are proud to give out the Tom Murphy Scholarship every year.

(Students who do not have an account, need to create one after clicking the application.)

Application Requirements To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

• Be a child or grandchild of a PGA member who is in good standing with the Association.
• The PGA Member may be living or deceased.
• Children or grandchildren of Class “F” PGA members are not eligible.
• The involvement and achievement of the PGA member is not part of the selection criteria.
• Be a high school senior or college freshman, sophomore or junior planning to enroll full-time (12 hours or more) in a course of study leading to a traditional associate or baccalaureate degree.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.4 (un-weighted GPA based on a 4.0 scale) or higher in either high school or college.
• Applicants are eligible to apply for one scholarship per school year. The number of scholarships a student can earn per school year is not based on the number of PGA members they are related to. Nor is it based on the involvement and achievement of the PGA member. It’s one application, one student, and one award.

Evaluation Criteria

• High school students will be evaluated on the following ranking percentages:
  60% Cumulative GPA
  20% Resume
  20%Extracurricular Activities*
• Current college students will be evaluated on the following ranking percentages:
  60% Cumulative GPA
  20% Resume
  20% Extracurricular Activities*

*Activities include sports, student government, employment, arts, hobbies, and educational clubs.

All applicants interested in the Ted & Anne O’Rourke Scholarship MUST apply via the PGA of America Financial Assistance Fund process 

PGA REACH New England is proud to partner with the Tetrault Family and launch a new Scholarship for 2024, the Tom Tetrault Scholarship.

The Tom Tetrault Scholarship is intended to honor Tom and his passion for helping youth better themselves in the game of golf so that they can learn and love the game that he enjoyed for his entire career. The scholarship will be awarded each year to deserving students between ages 7-16, who are passionate about learning and growing in the game of golf.

Learn more about the Tom Tetrault Scholarship

For more information on the Tom Tetrault Scholarship, click HERE

Application window for the 2024 season is now CLOSED, best of luck to our applicants and for the upcoming school year!

The Vermont Chapter of the New England Section PGA, proudly manages Vermont Chapter Scholarship Program.This program is designed to award scholarships to children or grandchildren of Vermont Chapter PGA Members in good standing with the Association (the PGA Member may be living or deceased).

The amount and number of scholarships awarded annually is determined by the availability of funds and may vary from year to year.

Scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the Vermont Chapter Scholarship Committee.

Reminder, applicants MUST be related to a Vermont Chapter PGA Professional

For Scholarship information and eligibility, Please follow – THIS LINK to learn more

Application window for 2024-25 academic calendar is now CLOSED, best of luck to our applicants and for the upcoming school year!