Iowa City Golf Association Scholarship Program
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The Iowa City Golf Association Scholarship Program was established in 2008 for high school student
athletes who have a passion for golf. The purpose of this scholarship is to assist Johnson County
students to further their education.
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The Iowa City Golf Association(ICGA) administers and maintains the ICGA Scholarship Program. Each
recipient receives $4,000 ($1,000 per year) over a consecutive four-year period as long as the student is
making reasonable academic progress and is enrolled in an accredited higher education institution. The
ICGA will make the payment directly to the recipient’s educational institution.
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The ICGA Scholarship Selection Committee, made up of 7 members, accepts applications and
determines the recipients based on specific criteria, including scholars extra-curricular activities in
school and community, at least a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, acceptance at an accredited higher education
institution, and the love of the game of golf.
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Terms of scholarships.
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- Scholars must have been a member of their high school golf team.
- Scholars must submit their most recent high school transcript from their graduating
school.
- Scholars must submit with their application a self-statement, in narrative form,
summarizing participation in extra-curricular activities in school and community.
Describe your plans for college, career expectations, and your future participation in golf.
- Letters of recommendation from two (2) adults who are familiar with your personal
qualities, including your activities in the community and your love for golf.
- Study or training must be undertaken at an accredited higher education institution.
- Each scholar is responsible for applying directly to an institution, gaining admission.
College acceptance letter must also be included with the application.
- Following each college school year, scholars must submit a letter from their institution
stating they are in good standing and enrolled for the upcoming year.
- Scholars may receive additional funding from other sources during the scholarship
period, but the ICGA will not duplicate funds provided by these sources.
- Depending on Iowa tax laws, the scholarships may be partially or fully taxable. It is the
scholar's responsibility to investigate tax regulations for scholarship funding.
- Scholars must stay in good academic standing during the consecutive 4 year term.
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All activities and most recent high school transcript must accompany your application.
Applications are due no later than June 1st , 2009. Questions may be forwarded to
Iowa City Golf Association
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Iowa City Golf Association Scholarship Application
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