Professional Golfers Association of Canada 13450 DUBLIN LINE, ACTON, ONTARIO, L7J 2W7, PHONE: (519) 853-5450, FAX: (519) 853-5449 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 2018 PURPOSE The PGA of Canada Scholarship Program is to encourage and promote the attainment of higher education for members, Candidates for membership, children and grandchildren of members. Page 1
A. INFORMATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS... The PGA of Canada will offer academic scholarships and other awards, which will assist students with the cost of tuition, room/board and/or books. The PGA of Canada Foundation Scholarship Committee invites applications from Canadian women and men who have demonstrated scholastic ability, enthusiasm and need and have made contributions to their community and/or to the Association. B. SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA... The PGA of Canada Foundation Scholarship will grant scholarships and awards for post-secondary study to assist with costs. Who is Eligible To Apply? 1. PGA of Canada Members, Candidates for Membership, Sons/Daughters or Grandchildren of PGA of Canada Members (alive or deceased) currently enrolled full time in a University or College Program or in the final year of High School and will attend full time University or College studies within six months. Applicants to demonstrate a high level of academic standing and participation in extracurricular or community activities. 2. PGA of Canada Members, Candidates for Membership who is engaged or will be engaged in a full time formal education program that will advance the applicants standing within the profession and able to demonstrated a high degree of enthusiasm and professionalism within the golf community and has or can provide concise documentation including references and recommendations of his/her abilities as a leader or prospect of being a leader in promoting the game within their community C. SCHOLARSHIP POLICIES... 1. The PGA of Canada Foundation Scholarship is granted for one year of college level, undergraduate or graduate study. 2. A scholarship award is contingent upon an applicant being enrolled or accepted and registered at a university, college or other approved educational facility. Applicants not yet enrolled, accepted or registered may make application for consideration, but no award will be paid until registration is confirmed. 3. Applicants will be judged on the basis of substantiated information contained in their applications and support material. Applicants may be interviewed by the Scholarship Committee. 4. Effective January 1 st, 2012 a maximum number of 2 scholarships may be awarded to any individual applying throughout the course of their studies. Please note: Scholarships that were granted prior to 2012 will not count towards this maximum. D. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION... (To be received with Application form unless otherwise specified) HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS 1. Applicant must submit an official transcript of their high school grades for their last two (2) years. 2. The Principal's Evaluation Report must be completed by the high school principal and returned by him/her to PGA of Canada Foundation Scholarship Committee (to be received by June 8 th, 2018). Page 2
3. Three letters of recommendations (not related to the applicant) including: a) A PGA of Canada Head Professional at large. b) A member of the community identifying the applicant s extracurricular, and/or community involvement. c) A high school teacher. COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS 1. Applicant must submit an official transcript of university or college grades for the recent year completed. If currently enrolled in first year studies, applicant to submit an official transcript for their last two years of high school. 2. The Evaluation Report must be completed by the Dean or a Senior Program Professor or Coordinator and returned by him/her to PGA of Canada Foundation Scholarship Committee (to be received by June 8 th, 2018). 3. Three letters of recommendations (not related to the applicant) including: a) A PGA of Canada Head Professional at large. b) A member of the community identifying the applicant s extracurricular, and/or community involvement. c) A college instructor or university professor different than that completing the evaluation report. PGA OF CANADA MEMBERS OR CANDIDATES FOR MEMBERSHIP In an effort to promote and foster on going education for PGA of Canada Members and Candidates for membership, the PGA of Canada Foundation Scholarship Committee will offer Scholarship Funding of varying amounts to qualified and selected applicants who are engaged in continuing their education through full time studies at either the University, Community College or other approved Educational Facility level. To qualify for these awards, applicants must: 1. Applicant must submit an official transcript of university or college grades for the recent year completed. If currently enrolled in first year studies, applicant to submit an official transcript for their last two years of high school. 2. The Evaluation Report must be completed by the Dean or a Senior Program Professor or Coordinator and returned by him/her to PGA of Canada Foundation Scholarship Committee (to be received by June 8 th, 2018). 3. Three letters of recommendations (not related to the applicant) including: a) The applicant s employer (can be, but not restricted to being a PGA of Canada Member). b) A PGA of Canada Head Professional at large who is neither related to the applicant nor an employer. c) A member of the community identifying the applicant s extracurricular, community involvement, or golf leadership role. E. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS... Deadline for application is June 1 st, 2018. The Application Form and supporting documentation and letters of reference as required must reach the PGA of Canada by this date. The Confidential Evaluation completed and submitted by your Principal/Dean/Senior Professor or Instructor must be received no later than June 8 th, 2018. Announcements of the Scholarship recipient(s) will be made approximately one month after the deadline. Page 3
F. LETTER OF INTRODUCTION FROM APPLICANT... Each application must be accompanied by a letter of introduction from the applicant. The PGA of Canada Scholarship Foundation is interested in the applicant's background and objectives, achievements and aspirations. The letter may be as detailed or as brief as he/she wishes. This letter should include reasons for obtaining a post-secondary education; goals; and how this scholarship will be of assistance. This letter must be submitted with the application. G. AWARDS... The PGA of Canada Scholarship Foundation reserves the right to make awards of varying dollar value based on the applicant s academic achievement, level and difficulty of study, extracurricular or community involvement. Page 4
DIRECTIONS: 1. Please complete this application in its entirety. Please print. 2. Once completed, please submit this application form along with the other requirements listed above to: PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS' ASSOCIATION OF CANADA 13450 DUBLIN LINE, ACTON, ONTARIO, L7J 2W7 ATTN: PGA OF CANADA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 3. Incomplete applications will not be returned. Deadline for submission of applications is June 1 st, 2018. 4. Announcement of the Scholarship recipients will be made approximately one month after the deadlines. APPLICANT INFORMATION: Surname: Given Name(s): Home Address: Telephone: Birthdate (d/m/y): Applying as: Email: SIN: PGA of Canada Member or Candidate for Membership Number: Name of Club Where Employed: Son/Daughter or Grandchild of PGA of Canada Member Please identify your relationship to a PGA of Canada member: Son / Daughter / Grandchild PGA of Canada Member If applicable, Home Club GUARDIAN INFORMATION (if under 18 years of age at time of application): Surname: Given Name(s): Home Address: Telephone: Email: Page 5
1. Have you been awarded a PGA of Canada Scholarship in the past? [ ] Yes [ ] No If yes, please state the year(s) 2. High school from which you graduated, or will graduate from: City/Province: Telephone: Date or expected date of graduation: 3. Please give the names and addresses of the colleges/universities or institutions to which you have applied for admission or are currently attending and will continue to attend if successful for an award. Post-Secondary Institution Currently Attending: Program: If Not Currently Attending, Name(s) and Address of Institutions Where You Have Applied Have You Been Accepted? (Circle) YES NO UNKNOWN YES NO UNKNOWN YES NO UNKNOWN YES NO UNKNOWN 4. Please provide details of your post-secondary education history starting with most recent. Dates of Date of Institution Name Major Attendance Graduation 5. Please provide details of your employment history (include full or part time positions). Date of Firm/Organization Location Job Description Employment Page 6
6. List any academic, employment or other awards or certificates. Comment on any special achievements. 7. List activities in which you have taken part as a representative of your school, college, university or association. 8. List community or other organizations, not related to school, in which you have been active. 9. Are you the recipient of any other Scholarships Award(s)? [ ] Yes [ ] No If yes, please indicate the name and amount of funding for each the Scholarship Award: Year: Amount: $ Year: Amount: $ Year: Amount: $ If no, have you applied for any other Scholarship Award(s) that may be awarded over the next twelve months? [ ] Yes [ ] No If yes, please indicate the name and potential award: Award Amount: $ Award Amount: $ Award Amount: $ Page 7
10. Any other pertinent details that may be useful to judging panel and not included in application or letter of introduction (optional information): 11. Ensure to include Letter of Introduction from applicant as described under item F. I certify that the above information in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. Signature of Applicant: Signature of Guardian: (if under 18 years of age) Date application submitted: Page 8
CONFIDENTIAL EVALUATION COMPLETED BY PRINCIPAL/DEAN SENIOR PROFESSOR OR PROGRAM COORDINATOR The purpose of the PGA of Canada Scholarship Program is to encourage and promote the attainment of higher educational goals for PGA of Canada Members and or the children and grandchildren of PGA of Canada members. These applicants will have demonstrated a high level of academic achievement and will have made contributions to the community during high school, college or university. The report MUST be completed by the Principal, Dean/Senior Professor, Program Coordinator or a designated teacher and MUST NOT be given to the applicant. PLEASE MAIL THIS FORM DIRECTLY TO: PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS' ASSOCIATION OF CANADA 13450 DUBLIN LINE, ACTON, ONTARIO, L7J 2W7 ATTN: PGA OF CANADA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM BY June 8 th, 2018. Please check the appropriate box to describe the applicant's suitability for a Professional Golfers' Association of Canada Scholarship Award. Applicants Applicants Address: This section of Form to be completed by Principal, Dean, Senior Professor or Program Coordinator or designate Title: School s School Address: Telephone: Email: Please rate the applicant on the following. OUTSTANDING ABOVE AVERAGE AVERAGE BELOW AVERAGE POOR Background Preparation Originality Initiative/ Motivation Judgement Maturity Work Habits Overall Ability Other Comments: Signature: Date:
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