Missouri Women’s Golf Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Missouri Women’s Golf Education Association
Overview
The Missouri Women’s Golf Education Association (MWGEA) awards college scholarships to female high school seniors who live in Missouri. Applicants must be United States citizens, and completed applications must be received by the annual deadline.
Eligibility
- Must be a female resident of Missouri and a U.S. citizen.
- Scholarships are awarded one time per high school graduate.
- Applicants currently receiving a full collegiate scholarship are not eligible. The total scholarship award, when combined with other financial aid, may not exceed the value of a full grant-in-aid.
Award payment
Scholarship funds are paid directly to the college or university to cover the recipient’s educational expenses once she enrolls. The recipient is free to choose any accredited institution; the Association does not limit the choice.
Application notes
- The scholarship application contains full instructions for applying. If you encounter problems completing the PDF form, you may submit a handwritten application instead.
- All required materials must be submitted by the published deadline each year.
Application checklist (required items)
1. Completed Missouri Women’s Golf Education Scholarship application form.
2. Official high school transcript (must include fall semester grades).
3. Two letters of recommendation (one from each category below):
a. High school golf coach, director of an outside junior golf program, or golf instructor.
b. High school teacher, counselor, or principal.
4. Statement describing your participation in golf, including involvement with MGA, MSHSAA, and other relevant organizations.
5. Statement summarizing your community and school involvement, including any local, state, or national honors or awards.
6. Statement outlining your intended college major and the educational plan to achieve success in that field.
7. Statement of your future golf-related goals (for example: collegiate golf, professional play, coaching, continued amateur competition, etc.).
8. A half-page essay (typed, double-spaced) written by the applicant addressing: “What qualities make me an excellent candidate for this scholarship?”
9. A brief statement describing your financial need for continuing education.
Selection criteria
Scholarship recipients are chosen based on overall academic achievement, leadership, community service, and golf experience.
If you need any clarification about required documents or deadlines, contact the MWGEA for assistance before the submission deadline.