2025 North Texas GCSA Turfgrass Scholarship

The North Texas Golf Course Superintendents Association (NTGCSA) Turfgrass Scholarship offers educational aid to a student currently attending or enrolled in an accredited university and pursuing a degree in Turfgrass Management (or a related field) with the intentions of becoming a golf course superintendent. Applications will be reviewed by an independent committee consisting of the NTGCSA Scholarship Committee chaired by Roger Meier (Omni PGA Frisco). All decisions of the committee are final.

Eligibility

The student must have worked or be currently working at a golf course located within the North Texas Chapter of the Golf Course Superintendent's Association. The current supervisor of the student must be a member in good standing with the NTGCSA. The scheduled time frame of work must be within the dates of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. The student does not need to work this entire time, but must complete a tenure of work, which will be reviewed by the committee.

The student must be enrolled full-time at an accredited institution of higher learning or, in the case of high school seniors, must be accepted at such an institution for the next academic year.

How to Apply

Students must complete and submit the application below along with your MOST RECENT OFFICIAL transcript from EITHER High School or College and TWO letters of recommendation (one academic and one personal).

All applications must be submitted by October 3, 2025

Section 1: Applicant’s Information

* Name

* Permanent Address (Street Address, City, State, Zip Code)

Home Phone

* Cell Phone

* Email Address

Section 2: Internship Information

* North Texas Golf Course Internship Please list the name of the golf course at where you interned.

* Internship Date Please list the dates of your internship.

* Supervisor Name and Email Please enter the name and email of your direct supervisor during your internship.

Section 3: Member Relative Information (if applicable), Not Required

Name of Member

Relationship to Applicant

GCSAA Member Number

Current Classification

Section 4: Academic and Extracurricular Information

* List in chronological order high schools attended, then colleges. It is very important that this information be complete. Please list Name and Location of Institution, Dates Attended, Grade Point Average, and Date Graduated (if applicable).

* Are you now attending college?

If yes, which college?

* If no, have you been accepted for the fall term?

* Which college?

* What is/will be your major?

* List any academic distinctions and/or honors you have received during high school or college: Please list N/A if none

* List school or college activities in which you have participated (athletics, clubs, school paper, fine arts, etc.). Please note any honors or distinctions you received: Please list N/A if none

* List any activities outside of school or college (clubs, organizations, community, etc.): Please list N/A if none

* List any offices held in school or community organizations: Please list N/A if none

* List employment you have held since entering high school. Please list type of work, employer and dates employed: Please list N/A if none

* List any other scholarships awarded. Please list scholarship name, sponsor, date awarded and amount: Please list N/A if none

Section 5: Financial Information

* Do you qualify for in state tuition?

* While in college, will you be contributing toward anyone else’s financial support?

If “yes” please indicate name, relationship and ages of those you will be supporting.

Section 6: Essay

* Why do you believe you should be selected to receive this scholarship? (Minimum of 250 words) These essays must be original and not previously submitted to NTGCSA.

Please scan and upload a signed copy of your MOST RECENT college or high school transcript. Please scan and upload your most recent transcript. This can also be emailed directly to [email protected].

Letter of Recommendation Please scan and upload your letter of recommendation. These can also be emailed directly to [email protected].

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