GCSAA awards 20 college scholarships

The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) has awarded $1,500 college scholarships to 20 students as part of its Legacy Awards program.

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be a child or grandchild of a GCSAA member. The program is funded by The Environmental Institute for Golf (EIFG) and supported by Syngenta.

“This scholarship program is a valuable benefit of GCSAA membership,” GCSAA President Robert M. Randquist, CGCS, said in a press release. “With the support of the EIFG and Syngenta, GCSAA is able to provide opportunities for our members and their children that otherwise may not have been available.”

The awards are designated based on a student’s academic achievement, community involvement, extracurricular activities and leadership skills. Applicants must be enrolled full time at an accredited institution of higher learning, or for high school seniors, accepted at such an institution for the next academic year.

“These scholarships provide opportunity for future leaders to gain the education and experiences that will contribute to their future success,” said Stephanie Schwenke, golf marketing manager for Syngenta.