The WAGA Scholarship Foundation Trust was established to help exceptional young women in Alabama pursue a four-year undergraduate education at an accredited college or university within the state. Recipients must maintain specific academic standards and meet ongoing enrollment and residency requirements throughout their college education.
Scholarship Details
- Award amount: $24,000 over four years
- Disbursement: $3,000 per semester
- Supports students who demonstrate academic excellence, good citizenship, sportsmanship, community involvement and an interest in golf
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a bona fide resident of Alabama
- Must be a female graduate of an accredited secondary school
- Must demonstrate financial need to pursue an undergraduate education at an accredited college or university
- Must maintain full-time enrollment, carrying at least 12 credit hours per academic semester or quarter unless written permission is obtained from the AGA Committee
- Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.4 (C+) during their freshman year and 2.8 (B-) for all subsequent years
Application Process
- Complete the online scholarship application
- Submit the completed application before the application deadline by 5 p.m.
- If selected as a recipient, provide the AGA with the required college enrollment and financial aid contact information before entering college
- Sign a release form with the college Registrar's Office authorizing the AGA Scholarship Committee to access academic performance reports
- Maintain the required enrollment status and GPA, and submit grade reports to the AGA Manager of Golf Operations and Championships as they become available
The AGA College Scholarship offers an excellent opportunity for young women in Alabama to receive significant financial support while pursuing their higher education goals. With generous funding available, this award can help make the cost of college more manageable.
