Allan MacCurrach III and the PGA Tour fund the Allan MacCurrach Jr. Award, recognising an outstanding non-traditional student seeking a career in the field of golf course and turfgrass management. Under the program, one recipient will receive a $10,000 amount, an expenses-paid trip to the annual GCSAA Conference and Trade Show. The application link will remain activated till June 1, 2025. The GCSAA Foundation will notify winners by August 1, 2025.
To be eligible, you must be enrolled in a college or technical school and majoring in a field related to golf course management, planning a career as a superintendent or a related profession. And, your age must be 23 years or older. A GCSAA member is eligible for this award.
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Allan MacCurrach Jr. Award 2025 – Overview
| Application Open Date | January 1, 2025 |
| Application Deadline | June 1, 2025 |
| Eligible Grades | All |
| Amount | $10,000 |
| Award Winners | 1 |
| Areas of Study | All |
| Country | United States |
| Apply Now | Click Here |
Eligibility Criteria:
Scholarship applicants will be evaluated on the following criteria:
- Must be enrolled in a recognized collegiate undergraduate program or technical school in a major field related to golf course management and turfgrass science.
- Must be planning a career as a golf course superintendent or closely related professional discipline.
- Must be GCSAA member.
- Must be 23 years of age or older and seeking a second degree or new career in golf course and turfgrass management.
- Children of those employed by the GCSAA Foundation’s Board of Trustees, the GCSAA Board of Directors, and GCSAA staff cann’t apply for this program.
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Application Process:
Here’s what you must submit besides your application.
- Original essay
- Letter of Recommendation
Selection Process:
The Allan MacCurrach Jr. Award Task Group will consider the applications and will offer the award to the applicant and his/her educational institution. Recipients will be selected based on academic achievement, potential to become a leading professional, and employment history.
Andi Meadows receives 2024 Allan MacCurrach Jr. Award
Andi Meadows, assistant superintendent at TPC San Antonio and a four-year GCSAA member, won the 2024 Allan MacCurrach Jr. Award of $10,000. Andi Meadows will be honoured at the 2025 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in San Diego.
FAQs
What is the Application Deadline?
The last date to apply is June 1, 2025
How is the Allan MacCurrach Jr. Award offered?
Applicants will be selected based on academic achievement, potential to become a leading professional, and employment history.
What are the document requirements?
You must submit the Essay, and Recommendation letters besides your application.
