John P. Burke Memorial Fund Scholarship

To be considered for a scholarship, the candidate must submit a completed application with the following information to the John P. Burke Memorial Fund by June 1st:

Eligibility

At the time of applying, the applicant must have completed a minimum of two (2) full golf seasons, not including the current year, of successful work at a member club of the Rhode Island Golf Association in the following areas:

• Golf Operations including a caddie, golf shop operations worker, cart or bag room operations, and practice range.
• Golf Course Maintenance staff.
• Clubhouse staff who work in the front areas of the clubhouse directly serving golfers.
  • Includes wait staff, food and beverage servers, on-course food facility/cart and locker room staff.
  • The student must be a regular or seasonal employee and have a work schedule of minimum of 18 hours per week.
• Applicants may apply as seniors in high school or during their college careers.

Requirements

To Be Considered For A Burke Scholarship:

1. Candidate must provide information demonstrating an acceptable scholastic record at an accredited secondary school, a verifiable homeschooling academic record, or at an accredited undergraduate college/university.
2. Candidate must provide the requested financial information.
3. Candidate must be above average in character, integrity and leadership as demonstrated in participation in extracurricular, civic and/or community activities.
4. An interview with the Scholarship Committee is required. Note: A completed information package is required in order to schedule an interview.
5. It is the applicant’s responsibility to see that all the required documents and information is submitted.

Required Documents & Information

1. A transcript of secondary school record or transcripts from all college work since high school graduation.
2. A copy of the following:
   • Student’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
   • CSS/PROFILE, if applicable
   • Student Aid Report (SAR)
   • Financial Award Letters from all schools to which the Applicant applied.
3. A letter of recommendation from the Applicant’s high school principal or guidance counselor.
4. A letter of recommendation from an officer or board member of the club sponsoring the Applicant.
5. A letter of recommendation from a member of the club sponsoring the Applicant who knows the Applicant.
6. A letter of recommendation from the Golf Professional, or Course Superintendent or House or General Manager of the club sponsoring the Applicant.

*Other documentation may be required such as family’s income tax return