Women's Southern Golf Association Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Women's Southern Golf Association

Overview
The Women’s Southern Golf Association (WSGA) offers an academic scholarship to help deserving female students from the 15 southern states and the District of Columbia pay for four years of undergraduate study. This is an academic award for graduating high school seniors who play or are interested in golf — it is not an athletic scholarship.

Award Details
- Amount: $4,500 for the first year, with a commitment of $4,500 for each of up to three additional undergraduate years (maximum of four years total).
- Renewal: Each renewal is subject to an annual review of the student’s academic performance, continued interest in golf, and financial need. Recipients must maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale).
- Current program: Four scholarships are awarded each year.
- Payment: WSGA will pay the scholarship directly to the accredited college. Half is sent at the start of the first semester; the remaining half is released once the recipient has met the minimum GPA requirement and is accepted for the next semester.

How the Scholarship Is Administered
The WSGA Scholarship Committee reviews applications and supporting materials and makes final decisions based on the information submitted.

Application Checklist and Instructions
Please prepare the following and mail the complete application packet by May 1:
1. Application form — fill out completely; type or print clearly.
2. Two letters of recommendation from members of your high school staff.
3. SAT scores (Math and Verbal) and/or ACT scores. IMPORTANT: Remove or black out your Social Security number on all documents and transcripts.
4. High school transcript.
5. A recent headshot photograph.
6. Signed financial statement by a parent or guardian (use the attached form).
7. Mail the entire packet so it arrives by the May 1 deadline.

Eligibility Requirements
To be considered, an applicant must:
- Be a U.S. citizen.
- Be a female graduating high school senior who resides in one of the 15 southern states or the District of Columbia and who plays or has an interest in golf.
- Graduate from an accredited secondary school and demonstrate academic achievement, good citizenship, and sportsmanship.
- Demonstrate financial need for undergraduate study at an accredited institution.

Contact and Questions
For more information, email hologolf@aol.com.

A few practical tips from a teacher
- Start early: request recommendation letters and transcripts well before the deadline.
- Double-check that your Social Security number is removed from all materials.
- Keep copies of everything you send and use a reliable mailing method so the packet arrives by May 1.