About the MGA Foundation Women's Scholarship
The Minnesota Golf Association Foundation Women's Scholarship
(previously known as the MWGA Scholarship Foundation) is a Minnesota non-profit organization established in 1998 that supports young women in their collegiate ventures. The Foundation has committed more than $800,000 in scholarships to 74 recipients. The criteria for judging applicants are based on their academic excellence, financial need, quality of character, and interest or involvement in golf.
Scholarship Requirements
Each scholarship is for the amount of $3,000 per year, renewable for four consecutive years (a $12,000 maximum) and is made available to high school senior girls who intend to enroll in college the year they submit this application. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and domiciled in the state of Minnesota. Scholarship funds may be applied toward tuition, books, room and board. A scholarship recipient must be enrolled and continue as a full-time student at an accredited college or university.
The MGA Foundation Women's Scholarship is based on academic performance (a minimum 3.2 average), continued financial need and quality of character as demonstrated by civic and academic activities. Although skill or excellence in the game of golf is not a criterion, candidates shall demonstrate an interest or involvement in the sport.
Each recipient will be required to meet these standards on an annual basis prior to each year's scholarship distribution. Any inability to maintain these standards and requirements will be reviewed by the foundation's directors and may result in the loss of scholarship funds.
2023 APPLICATION DEADLINE CLOSES AT 4:30 PM ON MARCH 31, 2023.
ONLINE 2023 APPLICATION FORM and
DOWNLOADABLE 2023 PRINTABLE APPLICATION
Please note that you must upload the following documents during the online process or include with your mailed application to the MGA Foundation, Women's Scholarship, 6550 York Ave S, Ste 211, Edina, MN 55435:
- A personal reference from your principal, teacher or counselor
with the required reference cover sheet. Click here for the reference cover sheet form.
- Your high school transcript
- Your ACT and/or SAT scores
- Your completed FAFSA form
*Please be aware that there is a processing time for FAFSA forms.
Click here for FAFSA link.
Remember to account for the FAFSA processing time so that you're able to apply by the MGA Foundation Women's Scholarship's MARCH 31 application deadline.
Giving
Each one of us can be a positive force in helping the growth of women in education and golf through our active support of MGA events for females and financial contributions to the tax-exempt MGA Foundation. The MGA Foundation Women's Scholarship earnestly welcomes individual, group, and corporate financial support.
Click here to make a donation to the MGA Foundation Women's Scholarship,
or send checks payable to MGA Foundation with "Women's Scholarship" noted in the memo line
(mail to: MGA, Attn: Women's Scholarship, 6550 York Avenue South, Suite 211 Edina, Minnesota 55435).
Plan a fundraiser at your club, league or with golfing friends!
Need help coordinating or ideas on how to?
Contact Annie,
MGA Foundation Women's Scholarship Committee Fundraising Liaison
at
agcronin21@comcast.net
Board of Directors
MGA FOUNDATION WOMEN'S SCHOLARSHIP DIRECTOR
Sheila Doran, Interlachen Country Club
MGA FOUNDATION WOMEN'S SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Vicki Brunsvold
Kara Buckner
Teresa Compton
Annie Cronin
Dolores Defore
Heather McDonald
Jean Rottman
Julie Ryan
Contact Information
MGA Foundation Women's Scholarship
MGA Office
6550 York Avenue South, Suite 211
Edina, Minnesota 55435
(952) 345-3961
mwgafoundation@mngolf.org
