Colorado PGA REACH Announces Three New Scholarships

Two are named after Colorado golf legends

Patrick Salva

Colorado PGA REACH is dedicated to positively impacting the lives of veterans, youth and diverse populations.  Through the establishment of three new scholarships in conjunction with the University of Colorado – Colorado Springs PGA-PGM program, Colorado PGA REACH will be able to deliver on that mission.  

The scholarships, intended for students attending the PGA PGM program, will provide support for their entire college career and will also honor some of the Colorado PGA most storied members.

The Dow Finsterwald Scholarship will be awarded to a graduate of a Colorado high school for is attending or will attend the PGA PGM program.  The scholarship will honor Dow Finsterwald, who is best known for winning the 1958 PGA Championship.  Finsterwald went on to be the Director of Golf at The Broadmoor, was the PGA of America Vice-President from 1976–1978 and served on the USGA Rules of Golf committee from 1979-1981.

A noted instructor and the recipient of the 2010 PGA of America Junior Golf Leader Award, Ann Finke will be the honoree of the Colorado PGA REACH Ann Finke Scholarship.  This scholarship will be awarded to a deserving female student in the PGA PGM program.

The Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship, which coincides with the D&I Pillar of Colorado PGA REACH, will go to a deserving student who is of an Ethnic minority (African-American, Hispanic American, Native or Alaskan American, Asian or Pacific Island American) or a woman within the PGA PGM program.

While each scholarship has individual parameters, each recipient will have to satisfy the following criteria to be eligible for the scholarship:

• SAT Score of 1200 or ACT Score of 22
• High school graduate with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Successful completion of 12 credit hours each semester with a 3.0 semester GPA
• Playing ability with no greater than a USGA 12 Handicap
• Submit a 500 Word College Essay
• Complete FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
• Provide EFC Score (Expected Family Contribution Score) 

Following the completion of the Fall and Spring semester, each scholarship award may be automatically renewed in the $1,000 amount should the student satisfy the following:

1. Persisting on schedule according to the UCCS PGA Golf Management 2.0 Model Degree
   • Considered to be in good standing in the program, complete MSR Requirements and playing ability requirements prior to deadlines
2. Maintained a cumulative GPA of at least 2.8 as a full-time student
3. Current on required Playing Ability Test attempts
4. Supplied a renewal request essay (500 words) citing program participation, community service, learning moments on internship and the importance of representing this scholarship.
5. Attend two (2) Colorado PGA REACH Events per semester

Should these items not be met, the individual shall not be eligible for a scholarship award for this year and the remainder of the collegiate career.

The total scholarship will be $4,000, which will be awarded annually at $1,000 sophomore, junior, and senior years based upon maintaining the eligibility requirements and criteria.  It is important to note that the successful candidate will need to maintain the eligibility requirements to retain the annual award, and should that requirements not be met; the remainder of the award will be forfeited. 

To apply, candidates must complete the online application for each scholarship.

Deadline to submit | July 13, 2015

Notification of scholarships | July 31, 2015