Scholarships

The Junior Golf Association of Mobile is again offering a $4,000 educational scholarship for the most deserving member of the JGAM. This section contains information on the JGAM Scholarship Program and the application procedures. Students and parents should read this section thoroughly before completing the application.

Also see sections on: Benefits, Selection Process, and the Application form.

IMPORTANT

o Students must apply on the JGAM Scholarship Application form.

o Applications may be obtained from the JGAM at (334) 473-5550.

o Please direct any questions to Dr. Jerry Hynson, Scholarship Chairman, at (334) 343-1794.

o The application deadline is June 22, 2002. All completed applications must be received at the JGAM office at 3201 Dauphin Street - Suite E, Mobile, AL 36606 by 5:00 P.M. No exceptions.

o The application must include a copy of the applicant's academic transcript.

o The application must include a 250 - 500 word essay on "The Most Important Lesson Golf Has Taught Me."

o An incomplete application submitted by the applicant will be returned.

PURPOSE

The purpose of The Junior Golf Association of Mobile Scholarship Program is to encourage and promote the attainment of higher education goals for JGAM members. Scholarship applications will be reviewed by the Scholarship Selection Committee and the winner will be selected based on academic achievement, an essay and extracurricular activities (community service).

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants for the Scholarship Program must be members of The Junior Golf Association of Mobile and must have participated in past or present Jimmy Green Junior Golf Tour events. However, the applicants golfing ability will not be a factor in the evaluation process.

Applicants must be high school juniors or seniors during the 2000-2002 year. Spring 2002 high school graduates are eligible.

Applicants must submit a 250 to 500 - word essay on "The Most Important Lesson Golf Has Taught Me."

The awarding of the scholarship is expressly contingent upon evidence by the applicant of acceptance as a Bachelor's Degree candidate in an accredited four-year college or university or an Associate's Degree in an accredited two-year college.