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Jay Lavis Memorial Scholarship

The GBGSA has established a $1000 scholarship to be awarded to students enrolled in degree or diploma courses studying Turfgrass Management. Students who have a career goal of being employed in the golfing industry are eligible to apply. 

2011 Scholarship Recipient, Ian MacDonald with Marc Brooks.

2010 Scholarship Winner

 

Selection:

Selection for diploma and degree students will be based on academic accomplishments, standings and the content of the application indicating the applicant’s interest in turfgrass management. 
 

Deadline for Applications:

Diploma and degree applications must be received by September 1, 2012. 
 

To Qualify:

  1. The applicant must be attending a recognized university or college in a turfgrass study program.
  2. The applicant must have completed their first year in the diploma or degree course.
  3. The applicant must submit their most recent scholastic transcript showing marks in percent form.
  4. The applicant must be employed by a golf course superintendent member of the GBGSA
  5. The applicant must list his/her most recent golf course superintendent employer and current academic advisor, both of whom may be contacted by the committee.
  6. The applicant must submit a current resume and an essay describing their past achievements and their future goals in the turfgrass industry.
 

Applications are to be returned no later than September 1, 2011 to: 

John Bontje
218 Jane St., Box 1164
Stayner, ON
L0M 1S0

gbgsagolf@gmail.com

Past Recipients: 

2011 - Ian MacDonald
2010 – Sean May, Bigwin Island
2009 – Brian Cook, now Foreman @ Redcrest
2008 – Darren Fritz, Saugeen G&CC
2007 – Sean Walker
2006 – Mike Styles, now Associate Superintendent @ Lora Bay
2005 – Jeff Eichenberger
2004 – Virginia Kinney, now Assistant Superintendent @ Mad River