Jack Raibikis, Des Moines, Iowa
2011 Iowa PGA Methodist Scholarship Recipient
The Iowa PGA is happy to announce that Methodist University in Fayetteville, NC has established a new scholarship opportunity. Methodist University is providing one $5000 scholarship per year ($20,000 value over a four year period) to one outstanding individual in each of the PGA’s 41 Sections.
The following are the criteria for the scholarship:
* Recipient must gain eligible acceptance to Methodist University prior to May 1st 2011.
* Recipient must have permanent residence within the Iowa PGA Section.
* This scholarship is for 1st year students only. No current Methodist University students are eligible.
* Recipient should display good citizenship and integrity within their personal lives.
* Recipients must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 at Methodist University to be eligible for renewal. The scholarship will renew at the beginning of each academic year (not to exceed 4 years) so long as the recipient is enrolled full-time in the Methodist University undergraduate day program.
* In order for the recipient to receive this scholarship, he/she must have a minimum high school GPA of 3.1 and an SAT score of 1000 or higher (ACT equivalent 22) as determined by Methodist University.
Any Junior interested in this scholarship opportunity must submit the following information to the Iowa PGA Section for consideration by February 24, 2011: Submitted information will be considered for 2012-2013 school year. Application process for 2011-2012 school year is currently closed.
* Resume listing High School Academic Accomplishments
* Information on other volunteer/leadership activities
* A brief 50-100 word essay explaining why you want to study at Methodist University and/or what your career aspirations are
* Recommendation letter(s); can be from PGA Professional, high school administrator, teacher, etc (optional)
The Iowa PGA Junior Golf Scholarship Committee will select a winner and alternate by mid March. For more information on Methodist University PLEASE CLICK HERE. Call Tess Goudy 319-648-0026 or email tgoudy@pgahq.com with any questions.
Please mail or email information to:
IOWA PGA SECTION
3184 HIGHWAY 22
RIVERSIDE, IA 52327
