Scholarship Program

Since its inception in 1964, the PGA of Alberta membership has grown steadily, driven by the Association’s commitment to strengthening its presence and impact within communities across the province.

Supporting junior golf remains one of the PGA of Alberta’s core priorities. Golf professionals throughout the province dedicate their expertise to developing, organizing, and leading programs and events that inspire and engage young players. The Scholarship Program represents another important component of the Association’s commitment to junior development.

The mission of the PGA of Alberta Scholarship Program is to recognize junior golfers from around the province for their exceptional achievements while promoting and supporting their pursuit of continued education. Since 1998, the program has proudly awarded more than 70 scholarships.

The Association will award four (4) scholarships of $1,000 each in 2026.

Three (3) scholarships will be awarded to "Children of PGA of Alberta Members" who meet the scholarship criteria and no golf experience is required. Applicants can win this scholarship twice. One (1) scholarship will be awarded to an "Alberta Junior Golfer" who meets the scholarship criteria. Applicants can win this scholarship only once.

Online application forms and accompanying information must be submitted to the PGA of Alberta office no later than July 31, 2026 (end of day).  Please note that the online application form does requires applicants to upload transcripts (high school or post-secondary) and a high-resolution photo of themselves. Applications will open in Spring.  If you have any questions, please contact Marlene Sanderson ([email protected]).

Criteria

All scholarships will be evaluated using the following criteria:

  • High School and/or Post-Secondary academic achievements
  • Work and volunteer experience
  • Financial need
  • Resident of Alberta 

There is additional criteria specific to each scholarship type. Please see below for further details. 

Children of PGA of Alberta Members:

  • PGA of Alberta member must be in good standing.
  • Applicants must be applying for admission or attending a full-time program at a post-secondary institution in the same year as the deadline.
  • Children of PGA of Alberta members do not have to be affiliated with a PGA of Alberta facility.
  • Applicants must be 25 years of age or younger before August 31, 2026.
  • Applicants can be in any year of their first undergraduate program.
  • A letter briefly describing what the scholarship would mean to them and their family must be included with the application.

Alberta Junior Golfers:

  • Review of the applicants golf history.
  • Applicants must be applying for admission or attending a full-time program at a post-secondary institution in the same year as the deadline.
  • Applicants must be affiliated with a PGA of Alberta approved facility.
  • Applicants must be 25 years of age or younger by August 31, 2026.
  • Applicants can be in any year of their first undergraduate program.
  • A letter briefly describing what the scholarship would mean to them, showing their passion for golf, and including their long-term performance objectives must be submitted with their application.