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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. 

2009 Scholarship Recipient, Brian Cook, Oslerbrook GC:

 

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, 2010. 
 

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, 2010 to: 

Marc Brooks
Golf Course Superintendent
Stone Tree Golf & Fitness Club
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 5N6

Fax: (519) 376-5530
mcbrooks@sympatico.ca 

Past Recipients: 

2009: Brian Cook, Oslerbrook GC

2008: Darren Fritz, Saugeen Golf Club

2007: Sean Walker, Bonaire Golf Club 

2006: Mike J. Styles, Georgian Bay Golf Club 

2005: Jeff Eichenberger, Duntroon Highlands Golf Club, now 2nd Assistant, Raven Golf Club at Lora Bay 

2005: Virginia Kinney, Mad River Golf Club, now Assistant Superintendent, Mad River Golf Club.