This scholarship is given annually to one qualified student. The intention of this scholarship is to assist the recipient in finishing their final year in college or university, and may be applied by the student toward tuition or school-related expenses. This scholarship is based upon merit. All are eligible to apply, provided they meet the stated criteria.

Amount of scholarship: $2,500

Criteria

·         Student will be entering his or her senior or final year at college or university

·         Student must be majoring in communications or other appropriate field

·         Student must have demonstrated an ability in sports journalism, through published articles, press releases, scripts, or other forms of sports communication

·         Applicant must be a student at a college or university in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, British Columbia)

Application requirements

·         Student must submit a cover letter, outlining their achievements in sports journalism and their career goals for the future

·         Student must submit a transcript of their collegiate accomplishments

·         Student must provide three references, whether personal or professional

·         Student must provide the name of their school or career advisor, as well as the contact information of this person

How to Apply

·         Application materials should be mailed to:

Northwest Golf Media Association

Attn: Scholarship Committee

4701 Admiral Way, Suite 311

Seattle, Washington 98116

·         Deadline for applying: April 30 of each year (for consideration of the following fall term)

·         Scholarship will be awarded on May 31 of each year

·         Additional questions should be emailed to info@nwgma.org

OTHER - Along with the scholarship, each recipient will be given the opportunity to submit future golf-related sportswriting for publication in the various outlets represented by members of the Northwest Golf Media Association.

The Northwest Golf Media Association shall exist for the purpose of promoting the best interests of the game of golf in the Pacific Northwest with the assistance of individuals in the Northwest golf media.