Women's Metropolitan Golf Association Foundation Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Women's Metropolitan Golf Association

Introduction
Since 2001 the WMGA Foundation has awarded scholarships to help young women pursue post‑secondary education. To date, more than 115 recipients have received financial support. Scholarship funds may be used toward tuition, room and board, incidental fees, and books. Awards are granted based on continued enrollment and verified financial need.

Eligibility
To be considered, applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be a young woman who has shown an interest in or has an association with the game of golf.
- Demonstrate financial need by providing copies of the FAFSA, the SAR (Student Aid Report), the applicant’s and parent/guardian’s most recent federal income tax returns (2023 or 2024), and documentation of any financial aid decisions.
- Have applied to, or be enrolled in, an accredited college, university, or trade school.
- Show academic ability by submitting SAT and/or ACT scores and high school and/or college transcripts.
- Possess outstanding character, integrity, and leadership.
- Live within the WMGA service area: the entire island of Long Island or within a 60‑mile radius of New York City limits.
- Be available for an in‑person interview with a member of the Foundation Board.

How to Apply
1. Complete the application form and email it to scholarshipapp@wmga.com. The application must arrive no later than Friday, April 24, 2026. The Foundation will send an email confirming receipt.
2. Upload or include the following supporting materials with your application:
a. High school transcript.
b. SAT and/or ACT score report(s).
c. College or trade school transcript, if applicable.
d. Copy of the FAFSA filed with Federal Student Aid.
e. Copy of the SAR showing the EFC (expected family contribution) number.
f. Copies of the first two pages (showing total gross income and signature) of the most recent federal income tax return for the applicant and for parent(s) or guardian(s) (2023 or 2024).
g. Copies of all financial aid award letters/decisions (grants, loans, work study, etc.) as they are received.
h. Two letters of recommendation.
i. Common Application essay.

Please file the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1. After processing, the SAR is typically returned in about six weeks. The FAFSA is available from high school guidance offices, college financial aid offices, online at www.fafsa.ed.gov, or by calling 800‑4 FED AID.

General Information and Award Conditions
- Late applications will not be considered for the current year but may be submitted the following year.
- Applications are reviewed in late May. Scholarship recipients will be notified no later than June 15, 2026.
- Scholarships apply to qualified educational costs such as tuition, room and board, incidental fees, and books. The selection committee determines the number of semesters covered by an award.
- Continued receipt of funds is contingent upon the student remaining enrolled and maintaining demonstrated financial need. If a recipient does not matriculate within one year of the award, or withdraws from school thereafter, the scholarship may be revoked and the student would need to reapply for future assistance.
- Scholarship checks are payable to the student. Recipients must submit academic verification and an official school transcript each semester in a timely fashion; failure to do so may result in forfeiture of funds.
- Any scholarship funds not used in accordance with the award terms must be returned to the WMGA Foundation.
- All application materials and financial information submitted to the Foundation will be kept confidential.