Northeastern Golf Course Superintendents Association Offers Scholarships

NEGCSA Members,

The Northeastern Golf Course Superintendents Association has had a long history of supporting education of its members, their family members and those interested in pursuing a career in golf course management. Over that past decades, we have awarded thousands of dollars to students attending turf schools throughout the area as well as scholarships to family members majoring in a wide array of topics. It is something in which we take a great deal of pride, and we thank you all for your support in this continued endeavor.

The NEGCSA is once again looking for students enrolled in 4 or 2-year turfgrass programs as well as certificate programs. Please use the links below to access the application. 

Application for NEGCSA Scholarship (MS Word)

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Application for NEGCSA Scholarship (PDF)

The purpose of the Northeastern Golf Course Superintendents Association Scholarship is to financially help turfgrass candidates receive an education. Through association support and fundraisers, scholarship money is awarded to individuals, so that they may become enriched with knowledge, which will help them attain their goals and careers in life. Education will enhance our turfgrass industry with progress and professionalism.

Scholarship Criteria:

The candidate must be:

• A member of the NEGCSA, or
• Immediate family member of a NEGCSA member, or
• Employed by a NEGCSA member.

1. If the above requirements are not fulfilled and the applicant is not a member of the NEGCSA, the applicant must submit a letter of recommendation from a member who is sponsoring his or her application.
2. Candidate must be a matriculated student in at least their third year of a recognized four-year turfgrass management school, in their second year of a recognized two-year turfgrass management school or completing their second year of at least a two-year short course program. Employees of members who are enrolled in a university eight-week short course are also eligible for a scholarship. 
3. Candidates must submit a copy of their most recent transcript with the application.
4. Applications for scholarships should be postmarked no later than December 1, 2023
5. Applications should be in writing and include the following information: name, sponsor's name, permanent address and telephone, school address and telephone, educational background, educational goals, career objectives, reasons for applying for scholarship, related employment history and how the candidate meets requirement number 1.
6. Candidates must submit a letter of recommendation from a golf course superintendent that they have previously worked for.
7. Candidates must submit an article relative to turfgrass to the Scholarship Committee with the application. The article will be reviewed and subject to publication in "Our Collaborator".
8. The applicant judged to have "the best" print-worthy article for that given year by the Scholarship Committee will be awarded the Ken Stevens Memorial Scholarship of $1,500. Providing that all other provisions of the application have been met and the application is complete.
9. Applicant must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA the semester prior to the application for scholarship or equivalent if enrolled in a short course.
10. Any applications not possessing or meeting all the requirements listed above will not be considered.
11. Recipients will be informed in writing and a check mailed directly to the applicant for their use toward educational expenses.
12. Applications should be addressed to:

Northeastern GCSA

Attn: Scholarship Cte

PO Box 391

Latham, NY 12110

 Deadline: December 1st  

Application for Legacy Scholarship (MS Word)

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Application for Legacy Scholarship (PDF)

FALL 2023

The NEGCSA's Scholarship Committee is proud to continue the Legacy scholarship this year. It is available to all NEGCSA members and their dependents who are enrolled full or part-time in a non turf degree program at an accredited college or university. The minimum qualifications are as follows:

* Dependent (includes grandchildren) of/or member in good standing

* Non-turf degree

* Minimum 3.0 GPA

This year's scholarships, up to $1,000, will be awarded for the Fall semester.  Recipients must maintain their 3.0 GPA through the fall semester to receive their scholarship.   

Applications should be sent to the Association office no later than December 1, 2023. 

Applicants will be evaluated on GPA, sponsorship letter from NEGCSA member, completeness of application, college transcript, and any other materials supplied to the committee.