PGA New England Section Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by PGA New England Section

Overview
Since its founding, PGA REACH New England has granted more than $1,000,000 in college scholarships to junior golfers in New England and to the children, grandchildren and stepchildren of PGA Professionals. Under the guidance of PGA REACH New England and its Scholarship Committee, the foundation is working to increase both the number of scholarships and the total annual funding available. Details about specific awards, eligibility rules, and how to apply can be found online.

Important 2026 dates
- PGA of America National Scholarship application opens: Tuesday, December 9th, 2025
- PGA REACH New England application process opens: Monday, March 2nd, 2026

Scholarships offered (current status)
- Bill Flynn Family Scholarship (Now Closed)
- Gary Philbrick Scholarship (Now Closed)
- George S. Wemyss Scholarship (Now Closed)
- Jimmy Noris Scholarship (Now Closed)
- Maine Chapter Scholarship (Now Closed)
- Massachusetts Chapter Scholarship (Now Closed)
- Michael F. Wortis Scholarship (Now Closed)
- NEPGA Junior Tour Scholarship (Now Closed)
- New Hampshire Chapter Scholarship (Now Closed)
- Stan Baluik Scholarship (Now Closed)
- Ted & Anne O’Rourke Scholarship – National application process (Now Closed)
- Tom Murphy Scholarship – National application process (Now Closed)
- Tom Tetrault Scholarship (Closed)
- Vermont Chapter Scholarship (Now Closed)

Application process and checklist
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must submit the correct scholarship application fully completed. All information provided must be accurate; application materials are treated as confidential and reviewed by the foundation and committee members.

Before you begin, review the eligibility criteria for each scholarship carefully. Most PGA REACH New England awards require some combination of the items below:

- Essay
- A short essay (500 words or fewer) addressing: “Why should the applicant receive this scholarship?”

- Transcript
- Provide transcripts from the prior year’s Fall semester.

- College acceptance letter
- Include a copy of your official acceptance letter from your college or university.

- Extracurricular and volunteer activities
- Describe any community service, volunteer work, or extracurricular involvement, including your role and duration.

- Letters of recommendation
- Submit recommendations from a Golf Professional, employer, high school coach, teacher, or another non-family person who can speak to your qualifications and character.

- Professional headshot
- Attach a headshot or professional photograph of yourself.

Questions
If you have questions while completing your application, contact Michael Packard at mpackard@pgahq.com or call (508) 869-0000.