PLAYER DEVELOPMENT TRUST FUND

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Gerry Walker Memorial Scholarship Application

INFORMATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS:

The Player Development Trust Fund will award ten (10) $2,000  scholarships to promising young “scholastic golfers” to assist them with  tuition and other educational expenses in pursuing a post-secondary  education.

The Player Development Trust Fund invites applications from young men  and women who reside in British Columbia and are Canadian citizens who  have demonstrated both scholastic and golf excellence.

SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA:

• Minimum 3.0 GPA (75%) in courses taken in grades 11 and 12 or a 2.5  GPA (65%) in your previous year of post-secondary program of studies if  presently attending a post-secondary institution.
• Successful completion of a secondary school graduation with a “dogwood” certificate or equivalent.
• Successful golf competitive experiences at the club. Zone, Provincial, National and International levels.
• Participation in extracurricular and community activities.
• Outstanding character and attitude.
• Member in good standing with British Columbia Golf.

NUMBER AND DISTRIBUTION OF SCHOLARSHIPS:

In order to create a fair and equitable distribution of the ten (10)  $2,000 scholarships, the Scholarship Committee will allocate the  scholarships based on the number of junior memberships in each Zone.

SCHOLARSHIP POLICIES:

• The Player Development Trust Fund scholarship is an award which in  the past could only be received one-time only. Since 2010, the Player  Development Trust Fund Committee has decided to accept applications from  past winners who are currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution  and meet the necessary criteria. However, preference will be given to  applicants applying for the first time.
• The scholarship award is contingent upon the applicant being  accepted and remaining enrolled as a full time student at the  college/technical school/university. Preference will be given to  applicants to those: 
  • Who enroll in a college/technical school/university in British Columbia or Alberta.
  • Who enroll in other recognized Canadian post-secondary institutions.
• Preference also will be given to an applicant who is or will be  accepted at a “recognized” post-secondary institution that has a varsity  golf program where the applicant must be a member of the golf team OR  if not a registered team member, have a “red-shirt” status OR where the  applicant has enrolled in a program of studies leading, hopefully, to a  career in the golf industry. However applicants pursuing a career in  other fields are also strongly encouraged to apply for this award.
• Consideration will be given to applicants who have successfully  completed their high school graduation (or who are about to graduate) OR  to those applicants who have completed four (4) years or less at a  post-secondary institution subject to the approval of the Scholarship  Committee.
• Candidates will be judged on the basis of the substantiated  information contained in their application, support material and  recommendations provided.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: (All documents to be included)

• A certified, final copy of their official graduation transcript Letters of Recommendation to support application from: 
  • Principal, Counselor, or a Teacher at applicant’s present educational institution.
  • Zone Junior Golf Chairperson
  • President of home golf club or Club Professional or Club Junior Chairperson.
• A completed application form accompanied with a recent photo (head and shoulders preferred, approximately 2” x 3”).
• A personal letter outlining academic and golf achievements. The  Scholarship Committee is interested in your background as well as future  career and personal goals. Please include in your letter why you  believe a Player Development Trust Fund scholarship will assist you in  pursuing your educational goals.

COLLEGE/TECHNICAL SCHOOL/UNIVERSITY STUDENT must SUBMIT:

• A certified copy of their most recent official transcript of grades
• Letters of Recommendation from: 
  • College/university professor or golf coach
  • President of home golf club or club professional or club captain
• A completed application form accompanied with a recent photo (approximately 2” x 3”) head and shoulders preferred.
• A personal letter outlining academic and golf achievements. The  Scholarship Committee is interested in your background as well as career  and personal goals. Please include in your letter why you believe a  Player Development Trust Fund scholarship will assist you in pursuing  your goals.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:

The Application form, letters of recommendation and other supporting  documents must be submitted no later than SEPTEMBER 30th. Please be  advised that incomplete applications may not be accepted.

Announcement of Scholarship Recipients will be made by NOVEMBER 15TH.

Financial awards will be made payable directly to the educational  institution. Written proof of registration and current attendance must  be submitted to and substantiated by the Scholarship Committee for funds  to be issued.

PDTF Scholarship Committee
BC Junior Golf Association
c/o Berne Monteleone
991 Nassau Crescent
Kelowna, BC V1Y 4T2

Phone: 250-762-0881

Fax 604-952-0060
E-mail: andy@britishcolumbiagolf.org
Phone: 604.279-2580 or Toll Free 1.888.833.2242

Thank you for applying for a Player Development Trust Fund  scholarship. We wish you every success in your future educational and  golfing endeavors.

The Player Development Trust Fund Scholarship Program is in  recognition of Gerry Walker’s passionate dedication to the development  of Junior Golfers in British Columbia.