Apply Today for the Iowa PGA Section Foundation Charlie Burkart Scholarship Application

Apr 15, 2021

Apply Today for the Iowa PGA Section Foundation Charlie Burkart Scholarship Application
 
Riverside, Iowa – The Iowa PGA Foundation annually awards a college scholarship in memory of Charlie Burkart, PGA member for 49 years and Head PGA Professional at the Elmcrest Country Club in Cedar Rapids for 42 years. The purpose of the scholarship is to assist students in furthering their education. At least on high school graduate will be the 2021 Scholarship recipient in the amount of $1,500 per year for four years. Other previously graduated applicants will be reviewed with additional scholarships awarded when possible.
 
Any graduating high school senior or previous graduate residing within the boundaries of the Iowa PGA Section and the State of Iowa is eligible to apply. The Iowa PGA Section is bounded on the west by U.S. Highway 71 and includes an area of Western Illinois from a point north of Quincy, east to near Springfield and directly north. It includes the major cities of Monmouth, Macomb, Galesburg, Moline, Rock Island, Kewanee and Galena. It does not include the cities of Freeport, Springfield or Quincy.
 
Scholarship winners are selected on the basis of their interest and activity in golf, the potential for future contributions to the game, leadership skills/community involvement, then on their academic/professional ability and financial need.
 
The Iowa PGA Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2021 Charlie Burkart Scholarship. Applicants must complete the application and mail to the scholarship committee prior to June 18, 2021. Applications can be mailed to Iowa PGA Section, 3184 Highway 22, Riverside, IA 52327. Cal 319-648-0026 with any questions.

Click here, to apply for the 2021 Charlie Burkart Scholarship.
Click here, for more information on the applications and past winners.
 
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