Evans Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Western Golf Association

Description **Overview:** The Evans Scholarship is a merit-and-need based award that provides full college tuition and campus housing to select high-achieving caddies from limited-income backgrounds. It targets students who have built strong caddie records, demonstrated academic promise, and shown leadership, integrity and character. The program is administered through a competitive application and review process managed by the Evans Scholars Foundation and local scholarship committees. Key takeaways: - Full tuition plus housing for qualifying caddies. - Focuses on academic achievement, financial need, and character. - Administered by the Evans Scholars Foundation and local committees. Eligibility **Minimum requirements:** Applicants must have at least two years of regular caddying experience and are expected to be actively caddying at their sponsoring club in the year they apply. Academic standards require a junior-year average above a B in college-preparatory coursework; the ACT and SAT are optional for 2025 applicants. Candidates must also demonstrate clear financial need and exhibit outstanding character, integrity and leadership. Key takeaways: - At least two years of regular caddying; current-year caddying at sponsoring club expected. - Junior-year GPA above a B in college-prep classes. - Demonstrated financial need and exemplary character required. - ACT/SAT optional for 2025 applicants. Award Value **What it pays:** The scholarship covers full undergraduate tuition and on-campus housing costs for recipients. This award substantially reduces the out-of-pocket cost of college for qualifying students, enabling access to accredited institutions. Additional campus allowances or fees may vary by institution and should be confirmed with the Evans Scholars Foundation or the recipient’s college. Key takeaways: - Covers full undergraduate tuition. - Includes campus housing. - Confirm any additional allowances or fees with the Foundation or college. Application Timeline **Key dates and milestones:** The application opens on August 1. The CSS Profile and FAFSA become available on or before October 1 (complete both as early as possible); the Scholarship Committee expects completed applications with all supporting documents by mid-October. Committee review begins after October 15, finalists are interviewed, and all application decisions are finalized by April 1. Key takeaways: - Aug 1: application available online. - Oct 1: CSS Profile and FAFSA available—complete ASAP. - Mid-October: completed applications and supporting documents expected. - Review begins after Oct 15; decisions finalized by April 1. Supporting Documents **Required materials:** A complete application must include the CSS Profile (Evans Scholars Foundation code 0153), the FAFSA Submission Summary showing the Student Aid Index (SAI), a high school transcript, high school evaluation, caddie evaluation, letters of recommendation, and any test scores the applicant chooses to submit. Submit electronic forms and mailed materials according to the instructions on the application portal; email or mail a copy of the FAFSA Submission Summary to the Scholarship Committee as soon as it’s available. Key takeaways: - Submit CSS Profile (code 0153) and FAFSA Submission Summary with SAI. - Include transcript, high school and caddie evaluations, and recommendation letters. - Provide test scores if available or desired; follow portal instructions for delivery. Selection Process **How winners are chosen:** The Scholarship Committee evaluates applicants holistically against the program’s four pillars: caddie record, academics, financial need, and character. After initial review, the committee interviews finalists and makes final selections; all decisions rest with the committee. Selections aim to identify candidates who demonstrate sustained commitment as caddies, strong scholastic potential, genuine financial need, and leadership/character qualities. Key takeaways: - Holistic evaluation based on caddie record, academics, need, and character. - Finalists are interviewed; the committee makes final decisions. - Selection emphasizes sustained commitment, academic potential, and leadership.