GCSA of NY - Scholarships

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Tuition Reimbursement Program

I. Purpose:

To provide tuition reimbursement to a current or future student at the Great Lakes Turf School who is a current member of GCSA of NY or sponsored by a current GCSA of NY member.

II. Tuition Reimbursement Awards:

1. The scholarship committee will choose the recipients of the tuition reimbursement program based upon the information provided.
2. An applicant can only receive one scholarship.

III. Eligibility:

1.     Applicant must be a current GCSA of NY member or sponsored by a current GCSA of NY member
2.     Must provide a Certificate of Completion from the Great Lakes Turf School.
3.     Must provide proof of payment with the amount and date of tuition paid.
4.     A typed letter of recommendation from an employer or sponsor.
5.     A one-page statement describing why you wanted to take this course and how taking this course has or will benefit you in your future endeavors.

IV. Basis for Selection:

1. Applications and supporting documentation must be sent to the Chapter Administrator who will then forward to the Scholarship Committee without name and address of applicant. Only applications that include all the supporting information will be forwarded to the reviewing committee. The committee will then review the information and select the winner/winners based upon the information submitted.

Great Lakes Tuition Reimbursement.docx

Scholarship Guidelines

I. Purpose:

To provide scholarships to children of current GCSA of NY members pursuing any full-time college degree.

II. Scholarship Awards:

1.     Scholarship award amounts will be determined by the scholarship committee.
2.     A student can only receive one scholarship per year.
3.     A student may re-apply each year they qualify for the scholarship.

III. Eligibility:

1.     Applicant must be a child of a current GCSA of NY member
2.     Must be currently enrolled or enrolled for the coming semester as a full-time student in a four year or two-year college/university.
3.     Must submit a completed application form.
4.     Submit a letter of acceptance or letter of enrollment from the college/university.
5.     A typed letter of recommendation from a professor/employer.
6.     An employment history
7.     A one-page statement describing the course of study and career objectives.
8.     List of extracurricular activities/community service and awards received.

IV. Basis for Selection:

1. Applications and supporting documentation will be received by the Chapter Administrator and forwarded to the Scholarship Committee without name and address of applicant. Only applications that include all the supporting information will be forwarded to the reviewing committee. The committee will then review the information and select the winner/winners based upon the information submitted.
2. Scholarships will be announced each year at the Annual Meeting.

Contact Information:

Name ________________________________________________________________________________________

Permanent Address _____________________________________________________________________________

City _______________________________________________State ______________ Zip____________________

Telephone_____________________________________________________________________________________

School Address ________________________________________________________________________________

City _______________________________________________State ______________ Zip____________________

Telephone____________________________________________________________________________________

Email_______________________________________________________________________________________

Academic Information:

Student ID___________________________________________Expected Graduation Date ____________________

Other scholarships received this calendar year: _______________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Financial situation and need: ______________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Applications and supporting documentation must be mailed to:

GCSA of NY

P.O. Box 70

Camillus, NY 13031

GCSA of NY Scholarship Guidelines.docx

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