1) What is the WPGA Scholarship Fund?
The WPGA Scholarship fund was started in 1941 as a fund to help caddies get through college.  In later years it was expanded to all employees of WPGA member clubs. The fund has helped over 600 students over the years.

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2) How do I donate to the WPGA Scholarship Fund?
Donations are the life blood of the scholarship fund. You can donate by mailing a check made out to the WPGA Scholarship Fund to:

WPGA Scholarship Fund
324 Fourth St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15238

3) Who is eligible?
Any person who has been employed by a WPGA member club for at least two seasons and has not completed his/her sophomore year in college is eligible to apply for a scholarship. The primary factors in determining who receives scholarships are financial need, grades, rank in class, board scores and outside activities.

4) When are applications available?
Applications are usually available starting September 1st. The application can be found on the WPGA website and is mailed to all general managers at WPGA Clubs.

5) When are applications due and what is required?
Applications are due back by December 15.  If some parts of the application are not attached, the student will be informed and will have until January 15 to get the rest of the materials to the committee. At least the primary application must be submitted by December 15. Other required items are:

• Completed financial statement - this must be the statement that comes with the application
• Transcripts from High School and College.  If the student is already in college, we request that they submit their first semester transcript as soon as it is available
• Typed 500 word essay describing what the scholarship would mean to the student
• Letter from club manager - either the student's direct manager or the general manager
• Letter from either a high school or college representative such as a teacher or guidance counselor

6) What is the process once I've applied?
Applicants will receive a letter shortly after December 15 notifying them that their application has been received and informing them of any parts that are missing. Once all applications are completed by January 15, they will be evaluated and the applicants will be informed by letter if they are to be interviewed. Interviews are usually scheduled for a Saturday in March at a local WPGA member club. Interviews are approximately 30 minutes in length and are conducted by a sub-committee of the WPGA Scholarship Committee. Once the amount available for scholarships is determined in early April, applicants who were interviewed will be informed of the determination of who will receive scholarships

7) How many scholarships are available?
The WPGA Executive Committee has determined that approximately 6% of the Scholarship Fund as of March 31st will be allocated each year for scholarships. In 2006-2007 this resulted in 12 scholarships being granted, including 4 new ones. Each scholarship is currently for $3000.00. There is no guarantee that the value or number of scholarships will remain the same as it is dependent on both investments and donations. Scholarships are granted for 1 year at a time and are renewable through the students Senior year.

8) Once I've received a scholarship how is it paid?
Scholarships are paid directly to the school for tuition. 50% of the annual scholarship is paid for each semester. In order to pay the scholarship, the student must submit an invoice from the school.

9) What are the requirements for keeping the scholarship?
Students must maintain an 2.8 GPA to continue receiving a scholarship. Any student who falls below that mark will lose their scholarship until they have brought their GPA back to the 2.8 mark. Students must submit a copy of their transcript with their fall tuition invoice in order to continue to receive their scholarship.

10) Do I have to be a golfer to get a scholarship?
No. Golfing ability is not considered in determining the recipients of the WPGA Scholarship?

11) What is the relationship between the WPGA and Evans scholarships?
The WPGA and Evans scholarships are separate programs. The WPGA and Evans programs have a agreement to co-sponsor one scholarship in any four-year period. Students who have applied for the Evans scholarship should also consider applying for a WPGA scholarship.