Lawrence, Kansas, United States: The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) has awarded 20 college scholarships as part of its Legacy Awards programme.

To be eligible, applicants must be a child or grandchild of a GCSAA member. The programme is funded by the GCSAA Foundation and supported by Syngenta. Each grant is for US$1,500.

“Syngenta is thankful for the GCSAA Legacy Awards as an opportunity to support golf course superintendents and their families,” said Stephanie Schwenke, Turf Marketing Manager for Syngenta, an Executive Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation.

“These scholarships provide opportunities for future leaders to gain the education and experiences that will contribute to their future success,” she added.

Rhett Evans, the GCSAA’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “GCSAA is proud to support members in the turfgrass industry beyond their professional life by assisting members’ family in furthering their education.

“The Legacy Awards reduce financial burden of higher education costs, make it possible for the recipients to achieve their academic goals and set them up for success in their chosen field.”

The awards are based on academic achievement, community involvement, extra-curricular activities and leadership skills.

Applicants must be enrolled full time at an accredited institution of higher learning, or for high school seniors, accepted at such an institution for the next academic year.