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General

The Peaks & Prairies GCSA Scholarship Program was developed to recognize outstanding students planning careers in golf course management. The Peaks & Prairies Golf Course Superintendents Association, at their discretion, administer the awards and determines the dollar amounts each year.

The Peaks & Prairies GCSA Scholarship Committee will review applications. All decisions of the committee will be final. Scholarship recipients will be announced during the Peaks & Prairies GCSA Fall Meeting & Trade Show, and the scholarship check with a letter of acknowledgement will be mailed by December 15. All scholarship award checks will be made payable to the applicant.

Eligibility
- Applicant must be a current member of the Peaks & Prairies GCSA.
- The student must be studying a field related to golf course management or golf course maintenance.
- The student must be enrolled full-time at an accredited institution of higher learning, have completed at least the freshman term and have at least a 3.0 GPA in their major and a 2.5 average overall.
- The applicant must have a minimum of one (1) season of employment in golf course maintenance.
- Past winners are eligible to apply the following year.
- Children of Peaks & Prairies GCSA members are eligible to apply and receive this award, but are limited to a total of one association scholarship award a year.
- Although any number of students from the same family may apply, only one student per family will be eligible to receive an award.
Criteria for Selection
- Applicants will be evaluated based on academic skill, potential to become a leading professional, employment history, extracurricular activities and the recommendation of a previous superintendent and a current academic adviser.
- Financial need is not a factor in the selection.
- In the event that the Scholarship Committee feels there are no qualified applicants during any given year, the award may be withheld during that year.
How to apply
- Application must be typed, dated and signed.
- College transcripts must be received no later than September 20.
- The person giving the reference must send personal reference letters directly to the Peaks & Prairies GCSA office via mail or online.
- Completed application form must be received in the Peaks & Prairies GCSA office no later than September 20.
Peaks & Prairies GCSA, P.O. Box 5003, Missoula, MT 59806 Tele: (406) 273-0791
ppgcsa@ppgcsa.org www.ppgcsa.org

The Peaks & Prairies GCSA Scholarship Application

Applicant’s Statement
(Please type the entire form, complete all information and attach additional sheets as necessary.)
Section 1
Name
First Last
Date
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Home Address
Street Address City ZIP / Postal Code Country
Cell or Home Phone
Email Address
Campus Name
Campus Address
Street Address City ZIP / Postal Code Country
Cell or Campus Phone
Section 2 – School information
School where you are currently enrolled
Current major
Name of advisor
First Last
Current program
- Two-year certificate
- Associate degree
- Bachelor degree
Date you plan to complete this degree
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Cumulative GPA for your major field of study
Cumulative college GPA
List in chronological order high schools attended, and/or colleges attended.
Name of Institution
Date Attended From
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Location
Grade Point Scale
Date of graduation or certificate completion*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Add A Second Institution?
- Yes
- No
Name of Institution
Location
Date Attended From
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Grade Point Scale
Date of graduation or certificate completion*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Add A Third Institution?
- Yes
- No
Name of Institution
Date Attended From
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Location
Grade Point Scale
Date of graduation or certificate completion*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Section 3
Have you ever been dismissed from a school or placed on academic probation?
- Yes
- No
If so, what school and why?
Do you qualify for instate tuition?
- Yes
- No
Your approximate cost for tuition?
List any academic distinctions and honors you have received during high school or college:
List school or college activities in which you have participated. Please note any honors or distinctions you have received:
List your activities outside of school or school or college (clubs, organizations, community, etc.):
Section 4
List any offices held in school or community organizations:
List any other scholarships awarded
Scholarship Sponsor Date Amount
Section 5 – Employment history
List employment you have held since entering high school:
Type of work Employer Employed from - to
Section 6 – Essay
1. Why do you want to pursue a career in golf course maintenance/management? (100 words or less)*
2. What have you done to prepare yourself for this career? (100 words or less)*
3. What do you expect from a career in golf course maintenance/management? (100 words or less)*
Golf Course Superintendent’s Report
This report is to be completed by a golf course superintendent for whom you have worked.

IMPORTANT
You will need to email your superintendent and Academic Advisor the below forms links for them to complete.

Golf Course Superintendent’s Report.

Academic Advisor’s Reportt
Certification

I certify the information in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand the committee’s decision will be final. Peaks & Prairies GCSA reserves the right to reprint the essay portion in The Perfect Lie newsletter.
Name*
First Last
Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
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Scholarship	Sponsor	Date	Amount

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Section 2 – School information

Section 3

Section 4

Section 5 – Employment history

Section 6 – Essay

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