JGGSF Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Junior Girls' Golf Scholarship Foundation

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Quick summary
- Deadline: All applications must be submitted by May 30 of the award year.
- Who should apply: Female, Florida high‑school seniors who live in Florida and plan to attend an accredited college or university.
- How to apply: Complete and submit the JGGSF Scholarship Application Form (download the form from the JGGSF site).

What the Junior Girls’ Golf Scholarship Foundation (JGGSF) does
JGGSF awards scholarships to college- or university‑bound young women who have an interest in golf but do not qualify for a golf scholarship. Awards include the Sarah E. Huneycutt Scholarship, the Peg & Bill Roberts Scholarship, the Larry Flynn Memorial Scholarship, the Marcia Mileti Scholarship, the Peggy Brass Scholarship, and occasional one‑time awards.

Eligibility requirements (summary)
- Female student and current Florida high‑school senior
- Florida resident
- Accepted to—or actively applying to—an accredited college or university
- Note: For the Sarah E. Huneycutt Scholarship, the applicant must be applying to a Florida college or university
- Demonstrated interest in golf but not eligible for a golf scholarship
- Maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher to retain multi‑year awards

Required materials (must accompany the application)
- Recent photograph
- Certified high‑school transcript
- One letter of recommendation from someone other than a relative. Recommended sources:
- Guidance counselor
- Academic teacher
- Employer
- Clergy

Selection process (what to expect)
1. Board review: All submitted applications are reviewed by the JGGSF Board.
2. Personal interview: Selected applicants may be invited to a personal interview. That interview could be by phone, online, or in person—at the interviewer’s discretion.
3. Final interview: From the pool of interviewed candidates, some will be asked to attend an in‑person final interview with the Scholarship Selection Committee.
4. Award decisions: After final interviews, the Board and the Scholarship Selection Committee choose the year’s recipients (including the named scholarships and any one‑time awards).

A final note
If you’re interested in any JGGSF scholarship, complete the general application form—the same form is used to consider applicants for all scholarships the Foundation awards. If you need help with the application or recommendations, talk to your guidance counselor early so you meet the May 30 deadline.