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2008 Scholarships

The MGCSA Scholarship Fund, originated in 1987, will be accepting applications for the 2008 scholarship year in January 2008.  The MGCSA also offers Legacy Scholarships. The Joseph S. Garske Legacy Award, originated in 1996 and the MGCSA Legacy Award, originated in 1998. 

Applications can be obtained by calling the MGCSA office at 952/473-2582 or by e-mailing scott@mgcsa.org

The MGCSA scholarship is an annual grant awarded to candidates who are interested in golf course management as a career, have high scholastic capabilities and have superior performance as an employee of a golf course. Students meeting the following criteria are encouraged to apply:

1) Candidate must be a resident of Minnesota or have been employed by a Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents' Association member Superintendent the season prior to applying for a Scholarship.

2)  Candidate must (a) be currently enrolled in his or her first year in a two-year turfgrass technical program or (b) currently enrolled in the second or third year of a four-year program with major emphasis in turf management.

3)  Fill out the application form completely and return with transcripts by March 1, 2008.  Also include two current head and shoulder photos.

4)  Have both Advisor and Superintendent return their reports postmarked by March 1, 2008.

The MGCSA Scholarship Chair is Scottie Hines, CGCS, Windsong Farm Golf Club. Scottie may be reached at 763-479-6524 or superhines@aol.com

Instructions for Applicants

The enclosed forms represent the process by which a student must apply for a Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents’ Association Scholarship Award. the multi-page “Applicant’s Statement” must be completed by the applicant and forwarded to the address at the bottom of this instruction sheet. If supplemental pages are required, the applicant shall submit them on 8 1/2” x 11” typing paper, clearly identifying the item on the printed application to which they apply.

Two forms are attached to the scholarships application. One should be completed by your college or school advisor and mailed directly to the Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents’ Association Scholarship Committee from the school, postmarked on or before March 1.

The second form is to be completed by a golf course superintendent for whom you have worked and forwarded directly to the Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents’ Association Scholarship Committee by the superintendent. Both forms are to be sent separate from the application that you are completing; they need not accompany you scholarship application, but they must be postmarked by March1.

To complete the scholarship application process, you must make arrangements for your transcripts to be sent to the Scholarship Committee by March 1, 2008.

Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents’ Association scholarships are awarded without regard to race, sex, creed, age or national origin.

Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents’ Association scholarships are awarded for one academic year at the option of the Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents’ Association Scholarship Committee and may be renewed for one additional academic year upon reapplication by the student.

All application forms, reports and transcripts
must be sent to:
Scholarship Committee
Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents’ Association
PO Box 617
Wayzata, MN 55391

Any questions should be directed to the MGCSA
office at (952) 473-2582 or scott@mgcsa.org

Summary of Scholarship Criteria

1) Applicant must be a resident of Minnesota or employed by a Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents’ Association member.

2) Applicant must currently be enrolled in:

a. The second year of a four-year or baccalaureate program with major emphasis in turf management.

b. The first year of a two-year turfgrass technical program.

3) In order that an Applicant be considered for the scholarship he/she must completely fill out the application form.

4) Applicant must secure reports from:

a. A superintendent that he/she has worked under.

b. A college advisor from his/her particular college.

5) Past recipients of the Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents’ Association Turfgrass
Scholarship may reapply for the award.

6) All applications must be completed, submitted and postmarked no later than March 1, 2008.

Summary of Scholarship Procedures

1) Applicant must meet all criteria and satisfy all requirements as described in the preceding pages.

2) Applicant must submit the following items to the Scholarship Committee not later than March 1.

a. Transcripts from all institutions attended since graduating from high school.

b. Applicant’s Statement and Questionnaire.

3) It is the applicant’s responsibility for the timely submittal of the following two additional reports to be filled out. these forms must be delivered to the appropriate Superintendent and Advisor with a request that the forms be completed and returned to the the Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents’  Association Scholarship Committee no later than March 1.

4) The Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents’ Association Scholarship Committee will review the applications and select semi-finalists by April 15.

5) Recipients will be asked to attend the Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents’ Association Conference.

Refer to page entitled “Instructions for Applicants” for specific directions and appropriate addresses.
 

To obtain a Scholarship Form contact the MGCSA Business Office at (952) 473-2582 or toll free at 1-800-642-7227 or print the forms off the following links.