Iowa Turfgrass Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Iowa Turfgrass Institute
The Iowa Turfgrass Institute (ITI), in collaboration with the Iowa Golf Course Superintendents Association (Iowa GCSA) and the Iowa Sports Field Management Association (ISFMA), offers scholarship grants to promote education and scientific research in turfgrass management. The aim is to discover and acknowledge exceptional students
who are pursuing careers in golf course management, sports field management, or a related field.
SELECTION CRITERIA
- Relevant career preparation
- Potential for significant professional contribution
- Evaluation of essay/short answer question
- Academic achievement
- Participation in community and volunteer activities
- Feedback from Academic Adviser and past employer(s)
- Completion of this form
ELIGIBILITY (only for undergraduates)
All scholarship grant applicants must be currently enrolled in a turfgrass management or related program at an Iowa university/college, an Iowa technical school, an Iowa community college, or be a graduating high school senior who must attach a college acceptance letter or intent. Applicants for Iowa GCSA and ISFMA scholarships must be a member of the respective association.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Students are required to fill out the scholarship application form provided and submit recommendations from college advisers and previous employers using the additional forms included with the application, along with a transcript from the current school. All forms and application materials must be accurately completed as per the instructions. Substituting other materials for application forms will lead to disqualification of the applicant. The scholarship committee of each association will evaluate applications shortly after the submission deadline. Applications are judged based on the above criteria, irrespective of race, sex, creed, age, or national origin.
GUIDELINES FOR APPLICANTS
- All sections of this form must be typed, using the provided, fillable form.
- Do NOT staple the completed materials. Use a paper clip to hold all scholarship materials together.
- The application deadline is November 15. All materials in this form, including reports from the Academic Adviser and previous employer, must reach the Iowa Turfgrass Office on or before this date.
- If you have any queries, contact the Iowa Turfgrass Office at 515-635-0306.
THE SUBMITTED APPLICATION SHOULD CONTAIN
- Typed application form
- Report(s) from academic adviser and previous employer
- Transcript from the current school
- Additional recommendation letters are welcome, but not mandatory