2026 North Texas GCSA Turfgrass Scholarship

Information for Applicants
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. Awards are sponsored by AmeriTurf and funded through partnership with the NTGCSA. Up to $2,500.00/scholarship will be awarded. Applications will be reviewed by an independent committee consisting of the NTGCSA Scholarship Committee. All decisions of the committee are final. Scholarship recipients will be recognized at our Annual Awards banquet in January and award checks will be made payable to the recipients following the banquet.

Eligibility
(1) The student must be currently working (or have made an agreement to work 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, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The student does not need to work this entire time, but must complete a tenure of work, which will be reviewed by the committee.
(2) 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.

Criteria for Selection
Applicants will be evaluated based on the following:
(1) Academic achievement, extracurricular and community involvement, leadership and outside employment.
(2) One essay: Why do you believe you should be selected to receive this scholarship? (Minimum of 250 words)

Financial need is not a factor in the selection.

How to Apply
Students must complete and submit the online application and supply the following:
(1) OFFICIAL transcripts from either high school or colleges attended.
(2) TWO letters of recommendation: one from academic institution and one personal. Recommendation letters can be uploaded here or emailed directly from recommenders to [email protected].

The deadline to complete this form and upload/or submit your transcript and recommendation letters is September 25, 2026.

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: 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, Grade Point Average, and Date Graduated or Expected to Graduate.

* 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 note any honors or distinctions you received:: 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, date awarded and amount: Please list N/A if none

Section 4: 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 5: 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 OFFICIAL 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].