Alabama Golf Association College Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by Alabama Golf Association

Overview

The AGA College Scholarships fund undergraduate study for Alabama residents and are administered by the Alabama Golf Association (AGA). Awards support students demonstrating academic achievement, community involvement, and an interest in golf. Recipients must meet academic and residency requirements and comply with reporting and enrollment obligations throughout their college careers. The program emphasizes both financial need and ongoing academic performance as conditions of continued support.

Description: The scholarship supports qualified Alabama students pursuing a college or university education and who have shown academic excellence, good citizenship, sportsmanship and community involvement.

Award Value: The scholarship is valued at $24,000 over four years ($3,000 per semester).

• Administered by the Alabama Golf Association (AGA).
• Targets Alabama residents with academic and community credentials.
• Continued funding requires meeting academic and reporting conditions.

Scholarship Information

Scholarship recipients must enroll full time at an accredited college or university and maintain specified minimum grade averages. Recipients are required to provide academic records, notify the AGA of changes in enrollment or contact information, and may need to sign releases permitting the AGA to receive academic reports. Extensions for delayed graduation must be requested and approved by the AGA Scholarship Committee. Participation in AGA events is encouraged but not mandatory.

Requirements: Recipients must be enrolled full time (minimum 12 credit hours per semester unless prior written permission is granted), maintain a minimum GPA (C+ first year, B- thereafter), remain an Alabama resident through graduation, and provide timely academic and enrollment information to the AGA Manager of Golf Operations and Championships.

Revocation & Compliance: Scholarships may be revoked if the recipient no longer demonstrates financial need or fails to comply with AGA Scholarship policies; recipients should report transfers, withdrawals, or other status changes immediately.

Confidentiality: All submitted information will be kept strictly confidential by the AGA staff and Scholarship Committee.

• Full-time enrollment and minimum GPA thresholds are required for continued funding.
• Recipients must report school, ID, financial aid contact, and tuition due dates before starting college.
• Changes in address, major, school, or graduation date must be reported promptly.

Eligibility

Eligibility is limited to Alabama residents who have graduated from an accredited secondary school and who demonstrate financial need, scholastic promise, and community engagement. Applicants should have an interest in golf and exhibit good citizenship and sportsmanship. The selection emphasizes both merit and need, so documentation of financial circumstances is expected as part of the application. Only candidates who meet these criteria will be considered for the scholarship.

Eligibility: Candidates must be graduates of accredited secondary schools, demonstrate academic excellence and community involvement, show financial need for undergraduate study, have an interest in golf, and be bona fide Alabama residents.

• Requires evidence of academic excellence and community involvement.
• Financial need is a core component of eligibility.
• Applicant must be a bona fide resident of Alabama with an interest in golf.

Application Materials

Applications are submitted online and must be completed in full. Applicants should provide accurate contact and school information and be prepared to supply academic records if requested. The AGA will use submitted materials to evaluate eligibility and need; incomplete applications may not be considered. Applicants should monitor announced deadlines and follow the AGA’s instructions for submission.

How to Apply: Fill out the online application completely; provide requested documentation and follow submission instructions as specified by the AGA.

Application Timeline: Applications open at 9 a.m., Friday, October 31, 2025, and close at 5 p.m. on the stated due date.

• Apply online and ensure the application is complete before submission.
• Observe the published opening and closing times for the application period.
• Provide accurate contact and school information to facilitate award processing.