WWGF Foundation Scholarships

Scholarship Value: $20,000
Awards Available: 20
Award Deadline: Mar 8, 2024

The Women’s Western Golf Foundation was established in 1971 by the Women’s Western Golf Association and is committed to increasing participation of women in golf and dedicated to providing Women’s Western Golf Foundation Scholarships to worthy and deserving undergraduate women.

In 1971 the WWGF charitable trust was formed to receive and distribute funds to advance women in scholastic achievement and intercollegiate golf programs by:

  • Granting academic scholarships to worthy and deserving women students who also have an involvement in the sport of golf. Skill or excellence in the sport is not a criterion.
  • Providing financial assistance to universities & colleges with inadequately funded women's golf programs.

When can I apply?

The 2024 application will be available online starting November 1st.

What is the deadline for submission?

All applications and supporting documents should be completed and submitted by March 8th. 2024

When will I know if I was awarded?

The Women’s Western Golf Foundation Committee will make all decisions in April 2024.

What are the eligibility requirements?

To be eligible to apply for a Women's Western Scholarship, applicants must be a woman high school senior and meet the following requirements:

  • Active participant in the sport of golf (golf ability is not a criterion for selection)
  • Have a 3.5 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale
  • Demonstrate outstanding character, integrity and leadership
  • Require financial assistance to attend a four-year college in the U.S.A.

What is the value of the scholarship?

The Women's Western Scholarships is valued at $20,000 and will be payable over four years of undergraduate studies.

How many scholarships are awarded?

This year, up to 20 outstanding young women will be awarded scholarships.

What documentation should I prepare to submit?

The following documents can be uploaded directly to your application, mailed or emailed in:

  • Personal Essay: Two-page, double-spaced, typed essay to help the committee become better acquainted with you. Your essay should include:
    • Personal background
    • Your involvement in golf
    • Your qualifications for the Women’s Western Golf Foundation Scholarship
    • The field of study you are interested in
    • Four-year colleges you are interested in attending in the United States
  • 1040 Form for 2021 and 2022
  • Write a statement concerning the financial condition of your family and how you intend to finance your college education (no more than 200 words, typed)
  • The first page of your FAFSA SAR report with your Student Aid Index (SAI)

The following documents MUST be mailed or emailed in:

  • High School Evaluation Form (this can be downloaded during the application process to print and give to your counselor or person designated by the principal to complete and send in along with your official transcript and a letter of recommendation).
  • Letter of recommendation from a non-relative who knows you best (i.e. community leader, golf coach, teacher, etc.).
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