MGCSA LEGACY
SCHOLARSHIPS

The Program

The Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents’ Association (MGCSA) is pleased to offer a scholarship program designed to assist children and grandchildren of Class AA, A, SM, C, D, Associate and Affiliate members. The MGCSA provides scholarships to students attending college or vocational programs at any accredited post-secondary institution. The program is independently managed by Scholarship America, a national non-profit student aid service organization. Awards will be granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex,
disability, national origin or financial need.

Application

Interested students must complete the attached application and mail it along with a current transcript of grades to Scholarship Management Services postmarked no later than June 1. Applicants are responsible for gathering and submitting all necessary information supplied. Therefore, it is important to answer all questions as completely as possible. All information received is considered confidential and is reviewed only by Scholarship Management Services.

Selection of Recipients

Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic record, potential to succeed, leadership and participation in school and
community activities, honors, work experience, a statement of education and career goals and an outside appraisal. Selection of recipients
is made by Scholarship Management Services. In no instance does any member of the MGCSA play a part in the selection. Applicants will be notified by the end of July whether they have been awarded or denied a scholarship.

Eligibility

Applicants for the MGCSA Legacy Scholarships must be: children/grandchildren of Class AA, A, SM, C, D, Associate or Affiliate members who have been members of the MGCSA at least five years; High school seniors or graduates who plan to enroll or students who are already enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school, and under 23 years of age.

Awards

Three awards will be given to children and grandchildren of Class AA, A, SM and C members. One award of $1,500 in the name of Joseph
S. Garske will be given to the highest evaluated applicant. That award will be renewable for one year contingent upon full-time enrollment and satisfactory academic performance. One other $1,000 award will be given to other qualified applicants from this group. One $1,000 award will be available to children and grandchildren of Class D, Associate and Affiliate members. These awards are not renewable. However, students may reapply to the program each year they meet eligibility requirements. Awards are for undergraduate study only.

Payment of Scholarships

On behalf of the MGCSA, Scholarship Management Services will process scholarship payments on August 15 and December 30. Checks are mailed to each recipient’s home address and will be made payable to the school for the student.

Obligations

Recipients have no obligation to the MGCSA or its members. They are, however, required to supply Scholarship Management Services with current transcripts and to notify Scholarship Management Services of any changes of address, school enrollment or other relevant information. Except as described in this brochure, no obligation is assumed by the MGCSA.

Revisions

The MGCSA reserves the right to review the conditions and procedures of this scholarship program and to make changes at any time including termination of the program. Previously approved scholarships will not be affected by subsequent changes in the program.

Additional Information

Questions regarding the scholarship program should be addressed to:
MGCSA Scholarship Committee, 217-D Minnetonka Ave. S., Wayzata, MN 55391
Mailing address: P.O. Box 617, Wayzata, MN 55391

Direct: 952-473-2582 Toll Free: 1-800-642-7227 Fax: 952-473-2586

APPLICATION DEADLINE: JUNE 1, 2011