CDGA Foundation Veteran Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Chicago District Golf Association
Value: $5,000
Awards Available: 10
Eligibility:
- Intent to enroll in an accredited college or career training school for up to a maximum of four paid awards/years
- Must be a disabled veteran or a dependent of a disabled or deceased veteran
- Must be a resident of Illinois or the greater geographic region known as the “Chicago District”
- GPA of at least 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale)
New Applicants must include:
- Personal letter from applicant. (Consider how you can most effectively convey your best qualities)
- Two letters of recommendation from non-family members.
- Copy of parent's most recent 1040 (first two pages)
- Completed FAFSA and Student Aid Report
- Copy of college tuition and fee statement
- Copies of high school transcripts
- Standardized test scores (ACT and/or SAT)
- Verification by armed services of veteran disability
Application Cycle:
- Two application deadlines per calendar year, April 15 and September 15
- Extension periods will be addressed on a case-by-case basis
- Determine Financial Needs:
- Expected Family Contribution (EFC) from the Student Aid Report (SAR) received after completing the FAFSA.
- Take into account the required application documents and, if applicable, the parent statement of current financial condition
- CDGA Foundation Scholarship Committee makes final recommendation
Award Disbursement:
- Scholarship awards are $1,500, $2,500 or $5,000 per academic year
- Scholarship funds are mailed directly to the school indicated on your scholarship agreement
- The funds will be used for tuition and fees
Student Award Renewal:
- Copies of grade report at the end of each of semester
- Copies of tuition statement for each semester
- Submit class schedule for each semester
- Maintain a GPA of at least 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale)
- Complete a new FAFSA application and submit the Student Aid Report (SAR) (see attached FAFSA instructions)
- Eligibility criteria must be met each year. Being awarded previously does NOT guarantee an award in subsequent years.
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