PGA of Alberta Bursary Program
The PGA of Alberta will present four bursaries of ($1,000 each) to deserving Apprentice Professionals and/or Class "A" Assistant/Teaching Professionals who meet or exceed the Bursary criteria outlined below. The Bursary winners will be announced at the Awards Banquet, October 23, 2024.
All seasonal and year-round Apprentice Professionals and Class A Professionals (who are not employed as Head/Executive Professionals) are eligible and encouraged to apply to be a recipient of one of the four bursaries. A minimum of two bursaries will be reserved for seasonal Apprentice Professionals (working nine months or less). All information will be held in strict confidence.
Registration will open in August 2024. The deadline to submit an application is September 30, 2024 (end of day).
Please review the Bursary criteria below and submit the online application.
Criteria...
1. Participation in Association & Industry Events
Please outline the commitment you have made to participate in programs and events offered by the Association, within the Golf Industry and/or outside the Golf Industry (Tournaments, Education, Professional Development, etc.).
2. Volunteer Experience
Please outline the commitment you have made to volunteer within the Association, within the Golf Industry and/or outside the Golf Industry.
3. Education
Please include your educational background, along with current education plans and ambitions.
4. Work Experience & Responsibilities
Please outline the steps you have made along your career path as well as the scope of responsibilities you currently have at your facility.
5. Reference Letter
Please include one reference letter from your current employer.
6. Declaration
Please indicate what your intentions would be with the funds if you were awarded one of the Bursaries.
Deadline
Bursary application forms and accompanying information must be submitted no later than September 30th, 2024 (end of day).
If you have any questions, please call Marlene Sanderson at the PGA of Alberta office 403-256-8894 or by email [email protected].
2023 Bursary Winners
![Nathan Barendregt](/images/users/thumbs/231024034143.jpg)
Nathan Barendregt
Edmonton Petroleum G&CC![Jake Harrison](/images/users/thumbs/231025110828.jpeg)
Jake Harrison
The Winston GC![Jeremie Pasitney](/images/users/thumbs/231025110859.png)
Jeremie Pasitney
Edmonton Petroleum G&CC![Amy Popkes](/images/users/thumbs/231025110808.jpg)
Amy Popkes
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![Chris Donihee](/images/users/thumbs/231023034352.jpg)
Chris Donihee
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![Katy Rutherford](/images/users/thumbs/221024023119.jpg)
Katy Rutherford
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![Stefan Anderson](/images/users/thumbs/221024123141.jpg)
Stefan Anderson
Lakeside GC2022 Winner
![Tyler Leicht](/images/users/thumbs/221024021300.jpg)
Tyler Leicht
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Keenan Vanderkooi
Silvertip GR2021 Winner
![Nic Longley](/images/users/thumbs/240416073631.jpg)
Nic Longley
Lakeside GC2021 Winner
![Nicola Greaves](/images/users/thumbs/221024020148.jpg)
Nicola Greaves
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![Stephen Yanitski](/images/users/thumbs/221024023932.jpg)
Stephen Yanitski
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![Chris Ward](/images/users/thumbs/200310014549.jpg)
Chris Ward
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![Tony Brown](/images/users/thumbs/190219104820.jpg)
Tony Brown
Stewart Creek G&CC2020 Winner
![Taylor Van Tighem](/images/users/thumbs/200310021405.jpg)
Taylor Van Tighem
Royal Mayfair GC2020 Winner
![Shannon Werbicki](/images/users/thumbs/210730023218.jpg)
Shannon Werbicki
Royal Mayfair GC2020 Winner
![Chris Cooke](/images/users/thumbs/200310014210.jpg)
Chris Cooke
Kananaskis Country GC2019 Winner
![Jennifer MacKinnon](/images/users/thumbs/220412124839.png)
Jennifer MacKinnon
Earl Grey GC2019 Winner
![Scott Stiles](/images/users/thumbs/220413125558.jpg)
Scott Stiles
Winston GC (The)2019 Winner
![Michael McEachern](/images/users/thumbs/210413083632.jpg)
Michael McEachern
Woodside GC2019 Winner
![Braden Chown](/images/users/thumbs/190402112349.jpg)
Braden Chown
Desert Blume GC2018 Winner
![Bryce Halverson](/images/users/thumbs/221024015134.jpg)
Bryce Halverson
Winston GC (The)2018 Winner
![Carson Taylor](/images/users/thumbs/231024110751.jpg)
Carson Taylor
Cottonwood G&CC2018 Winner
![Chad Feener](/images/users/thumbs/181023110930.jpg)
Chad Feener
Leduc GC2018 Winner
![John Deneer](/images/users/thumbs/220214124104.jpg)
John Deneer
Bearspaw CC2018 Winner
![Jordan Fenwick](/images/users/thumbs/181023111134.jpg)
Jordan Fenwick
GOLFTEC Calgary2018 Winner
![Nicholas Becker](/images/users/thumbs/221024123757.jpg)
Nicholas Becker
Silver Springs G&CC2018 Winner
![Shannon Raina](/images/users/thumbs/220412011525.jpg)
Shannon Raina
Sirocco GC2018 Winner
![Joel Douglas](/images/users/thumbs/200310015401.jpg)
Joel Douglas
Cottonwood G&CC2017 Winner
![Craig Gibson](/images/users/thumbs/180418021601.jpg)
Craig Gibson
Sirocco GC2017 Winner
![Brady Karlson](/images/users/thumbs/211007013743.jpg)
Brady Karlson
Canyon Meadows G&CC2017 Winner
![Crystal Austin](/images/users/thumbs/220326041536.jpg)
Crystal Austin
Priddis Greens G&CC2017 Winner