Women's Southern Golf Association Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Women's Southern Golf Association

Overview
The Women’s Southern Golf Association (WSGA) sponsors a scholarship fund to help qualified young women who live in the 15 southern states or the District of Columbia pursue up to four years of undergraduate study. The award favors students who play golf or have an interest in the game.

Scholarship amount and renewal
- For the current year, the scholarship will be $4,500, with a commitment of $4,500 for each of the next three undergraduate years (maximum of four years total).
- Continued funding each year is contingent on an annual review of the recipient’s academic performance, ongoing interest in golf, and financial need.
- Recipients must maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- This is an academic scholarship (not an athletic scholarship) intended for graduating high school seniors interested in golf. Presently, awards are made to four young women each year (one new recipient added annually as one graduates).

Administration and payment
- The WSGA Scholarship Committee manages the program and will make selections based on the information submitted.
- Scholarship funds are paid directly to the accredited college the student attends. Payment is made in two installments: one-half at the start of the first semester and the remainder after the committee receives confirmation that the student has met the minimum GPA requirement and has been accepted/registered for the next semester.

How to get more information
- For further details about the scholarship program, email hologolf@aol.com.

Application requirements and mailing deadline
Applications must be complete and mailed by May 1, and should include the following:
- A fully completed application (typed or legibly printed).
- Two letters of recommendation from members of your high school staff.
- SAT scores (Math and Verbal) and/or ACT scores. Do not include your Social Security number on any correspondence or transcripts.
- Your high school transcript.
- A recent headshot photograph.
- A signed financial statement from a parent or guardian (form attached to the application).

Eligibility criteria
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be a United States citizen.
- Be a female high school graduating senior who resides in one of the 15 southern states or the District of Columbia and who plays golf or has an interest in golf.
- Be graduating from an accredited secondary school and demonstrate academic achievement, good citizenship, and sportsmanship.
- Demonstrate financial need to pursue undergraduate study at an accredited institution.

If you need the application form or the parent/guardian financial statement, or have questions about the process, contact hologolf@aol.com.