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Scholarship Application Fund

  • Introduction to MGSA Scholarship Fund
  • Application Prerequisites
  • Scholarships
  • Summary of Application Procedures
  • MGSA Scholarship Application Form
  • Scholarship Application Form (download)
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    Introduction to MGSA Scholarship Fund


    The Manitoba Golf Superintendents Association Scholarship Fund supports MGSA member students attending educational programs as a means of enhancing their knowledge and skills for the turfgrass profession.  The Scholarship Fund provides support to MGSA members pursuing their educational endeavors.  This assistance is meant to assist members in becoming better qualified for their current employment or for other opportunities within the turfgrass profession.

    This assistance is available to all MGSA members and will be administered by the MGSA Board of Directors.

    Funding is available to those currently enrolled in at least the second year of a recognized turfgrass program of two (2) years duration (or longer).

    Selection will be based on academic standings, financial need, and the content of the application which demonstrates the applicant’s interest in the field of turfgrass as a career.
    Application Prerequisites


    Applicant must
    1)Be a member in good standing of the Manitoba Golf Superintendents Association.

    2)Be a Canadian resident.

    3)Have a minimum of two seasons as a turfgrass employee.

    4)Be presently enrolled in at least the second year at a turfgrass institution in a program of two years duration or longer.

    5)Have applicable reports (attached) completed by:

    a)the golf superintendent at place of employment and

    b)current instructor at educational institution.

    These two (2) reports are to be provided to the student, who in turn, along with other items, will submit a complete application prior to December 31.  Each applicant will provide a transcript (original) of marks.
    Scholarships


    John B. Steel - $500.00

    John B. Steel was the Golf Course Superintendent at St. Charles Country Club from 1945 to 1977.  He was a founding member and past president of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of Manitoba, now the MGSA.

    John was the first president of the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association and was instrumental in the establishment of the Turfgrass Research Program at the University of Manitoba.

    In 1988 John was inducted into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame, and he was the first Canadian to receive the Distinguished Service Award from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.


    George Kendall -  $300.00

    George Kendall was the Golf Course Superintendent at Breezy Bend Country Club from 1964 to 1979.  He was a past president and long time director of the MGSA.

    George was a founding member the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association and an original board member.


    Dr. A. C. Ferguson -  $200.00

    Dr. Ferguson established the Turfgrass Research Program at the University of Manitoba.

    He is honourary member of the MGSA and the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association.

    Dr. Ferguson is currently enjoying retirement in Victoria, British Columbia.

    Red River College -  $500.00
    First presented in 1999, for students at Red River College enrolled in the Greenspace Management Program.
    Summary of Application Procedures


    NOTE:  Incomplete applications will be returned.  Please do not submit anything untill all necessary idems have been gauthered

    MAKE SURE YOU HAVE:

    1.  Completed all areas of the scholarship application

    2.  Received from your educational institution validated transcripts of your educational program and included them with this application.

    3.  Both your instructor and superintendent complete the necessary reports ( available below ) and have submitted them along with your application.

    FINAL NOTES:

    1.  Applicant must meet all criteria and satisfy all requirements as previously     described.

    2.  Applicant must submit all of the necessary information to the MGSA      Scholarship Chair no later than December 31.  Incomplete applications will     be returned.

    3.  Scholarship Fund recipients will be announced at the MGSA Annual General Meeting in November and may be published in Supernews.  A photograph will be necessary and must be provided to the MGSA within three weeks of being informed of/or receiving a scholarship.
    MGSA Scholarship Application Form

    Date (DD/MM/YY)
    Name
    Address
    City/Town
    Province
    Postal Code
    Home Telephone
    Club Telephone
    Date of Birth (DD/MM/YY)
    Social Insurance Number
    Present Employer
    Position
    Years Employeed
    Employment History (Golf-related)
    From (M/Y) to (M/Y)
    Title of Position
    Place of Employment
    From (M/Y) to (M/Y)
    Title of Position
    Place of Employment
    Education History
    You are pursuing a:
    Program Description
    Date of Education Program (DD/MM/YY) to (DD/MM/YY)
    Expected Date of Graduction (DD/MM/YY)
    Name of Educational Institution
    Full Address (include contact name and number)
    Educational Expences
    Tuition fees $ (this amount is important)
    Books/Supplies $
    Accommodation $
    Other, please list
    Additional Required Information
    What stimulated your interest in the turfgrass profession?
    Why do you believe the MGSA Scholarship Fund should provide you a grant?
    How long have you been a member of the MGSA?
    Do you presently belong to any other turf related associations? Please list name of association and number of yours as a member.
    What extra-curricular activities do you participate in at school?
    What are your hobbies? (please list)
    What are your goals and objectives after graduation?
    Please list any awards, bursaries or scholarships you have received or will receive: (list name and amount)
    Scholarship Application Form (download)

    Please complete the Scholarship Application Declaration, Report from Turfgrass Instructor and Report from Golf Course Superintendent.  Available from the Scholarship Application Form below.


    PLEASE NOTE THAT THE POSTAL CODE IS CHANGED TO

    R5G 1R7


    Download Scholarship Application Form here:
    Scholarship Application Form



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