11 More Caddies Are in the Loop Eisenhower-Evans Scholarships to CU awarded
by Gary Baines - March 05, 2009
They come from Pueblo and Boulder, from Carbondale and Overland Park, Kan. -- and all types of places in between -- and they’ll all be happy to call the University of Colorado’s Eisenhower-Evans Scholar house home starting in the fall.
Eleven new Evans Scholars were chosen for the CU chapter house following interviews at a meeting attended by about 80 selection committee members in late February at Columbine Country Club.
The full-tuition-and-housing scholarships for caddies, estimated to be worth more than $50,000 each for in-state students if renewed for four years, will go to eight men and three women... READ MORE
PAR CLUB EVENT RAISES $60,000 FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
The 27th Annual Eisenhower-Evans Par Club Tournament was held at the prestigious Denver Country Club where Hal Marshall's team took home the Randall Thompson Cup for the second year in a row. But the real winners were the Eisenhower-Evans Scholars who will directly benefit from over $60,000 raised by the event. Currently, the CU Chapter in Boulder has 38 scholars who are receiving full-tuition and housing valued at $50,000. In order to thank the participants, the scholars (pictured) served as forecaddies for the day allowing them to meet their biggest fans.
"It was nice to see all of the scholars, and most importantly, every scholar thanked us for supporting their education," said Jeff Harrison, Western Golf Association Vice President of Education.
The Colorado Golf Association is one of 23 state or regional golf associations that co-sponsor with the Western Golf Association a program for sending caddies to college. Each Colorado recipient receives a full tuition scholarship and housing at the University of Colorado in Boulder.
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The Evans Scholars Foundation is a charitable trust which provides undergraduate scholarship for deserving caddies, a concept originated by Charles Evans Jr. and known as the Evans Scholars Program. The Evans Scholar Foundation is overseen by the Western Golf Association.
For specific information on the Evans Scholar Foundation CLICK HERE
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The Evans Scholarship is a one-year grant which covers tuition and housing and may be renewed for up to four years at the Foundation's option.
All recipients of Evans Scholarships are required to live on the campus of the university they attend according to the following guidlines:
At the universities where the Evans Scholars Foundation owns and maintains a Scholarship House, Evans Scholars have the privilege of living in the Scholarship House.
At the other universities, the Evans Scholarship provides a housing allowance.
Applicants must have caddied, successfully and regularly, for a minimum of two years.
Applicants must have completed their junior year of high school, rank in the upper quarter of their class, have above a B average in college preparatory classes, and have taken the ACT or SAT
Applicants must clearly establish their need for financial assistance.
Applicants must be outstanding in character, integrity and leadership
Those who satisfy the above requirements compete for the limited number of Chick Evans Caddie Scholarships awarded annually.
Obtain an official Evans Scholarship application from the sponsoring club. Applications are accepted after July 15 following the junior year in high school. The application must be received by September 30.
In addition to the application, the following materials are required: a letter of recommendation from the sponsoring club signed by club officials, official transcript complete through the junior year, a letter of recommendation from the high school, candidate's essay, financial documentation including a copy of parents' most recent federal tax return, the Financial Aid Profile, and scores from the SAT and/or the ACT.
Most scholarships are awarded during the applicant's senior year in high school. Candidates who reach the finals in scholarship competition will be interviewed by the Selection Committee at Selection Meetings held between December and March.
Each finalist will be considered on the basis of overall record and financial need. Candidates are advised of the committee's decision promptly after their interview.
For specific information on Caddie Clubs in Colorado CLICK HERE
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR PROFESSIONAL, CADDIE MASTER, or the WGA:
Western Golf Association/Evans Scholars Foundation
1 Briar Road
Golf, Illinois 60029
(847) 724-4600
E-mail: evansscholars@wgaesf.com
They come from Pueblo and Boulder, from Carbondale and Overland Park, Kan. -- and all types of places in between -- and they’ll all be happy to call the University of Colorado’s Eisenhower-Evans Scholar house home starting in the fall.
PAR CLUB EVENT RAISES $60,000 FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
