(Application deadline is 1/31/25 for Spring '25 awards)
Program Description:
The purpose of the OMGC Scholarship Fund is to provide financial assistance to (2) golf course student workers on an annual basis.
- Awarded to (1) golf course clubhouse (pro shop, cart or starter) and (1) golf course agronomy staff member annually.
- Each of the 2 student recipients will be awarded $1,000 toward cost of attendance.
- Scholarship may not be awarded to an individual more than one time.
- Scholarship applications must be submitted annually.
- Scholarship may not be awarded every year due to criteria /eligibility requirements and or lack of employee merit.
Criteria and Eligibility Requirements
- Must be enrolled “full-time” at The University of Mississippi at time of application.
- Maintain “full-time” enrollment status as well as active employment at the golf course through October.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Must have been employed at The Ole Miss Golf Course for a minimum of 3 semester terms.
- Financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid.
- Active participation in community service/group and or extracurricular activity (leadership roles in Greek life, etc.) within 12 months prior to scholarship application.
- Letters of recommendation from previous employers, community/University leaders, etc are highly encouraged.