Maine Golf Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Maine Golf
Overview
The Maine Golf Scholarship Fund, founded in 1950, has provided more than $2.3 million in scholarships to deserving high school graduates representing all 16 counties of Maine.
Administration
Scholarships are awarded each year by the Scholarship Fund Committee, which is made up of Maine Golf Board members, staff, and volunteers. Awards are granted on the basis of golf involvement, scholastic achievement, financial need, and demonstrated personal qualities.
Award Details
- Standard scholarship: $1,500 per year, renewable for up to four years, for a maximum total of $6,000 per recipient.
- Langlois scholarships: Through a gift from Frank Langlois, two additional one-time scholarships of $5,000 each will be granted annually to seniors selected by the Scholarship Committee. Preference is given to students pursuing studies in agronomy, although that preference does not solely determine the awards. The Langlois scholarships are one-year awards. In later years, recipients of the Langlois award may apply for a prorated portion of the six-to-ten scholarships described above; combined funding from these sources will not exceed $9,500 in total.
Selection Criteria
The committee evaluates applicants using the following standards:
1. Demonstrated active involvement with Maine golf (for example, as a player, caddie, or employee at a Maine golf course or pro shop).
2. Demonstrable financial need to attend college.
3. Graduation from, or anticipated graduation from, an accredited secondary school; good academic standing; and legal residency in the state of Maine.
4. Exemplary character, integrity, and leadership as shown through participation in extracurricular, civic, or community activities.
Renewal and Academic Requirements
Scholarships are ordinarily renewed each year until the recipient earns a baccalaureate degree or reaches the award maximum—whichever happens first. Recipients must maintain satisfactory academic progress to continue receiving funds; grade reports are required. To qualify for renewal, students must hold at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Admission and Deferral Policy
Final award decisions are contingent on the applicant’s ability to gain admission to a two-year or four-year college. Students who choose to defer their studies for a year must reapply for the scholarship when they resume enrollment.