Scholarships & Professional Development Opportunities
Investing in the Future of Turfgrass Professionals and Their Families Since 1948
The Kentuckiana Golf Course Superintendents Association is committed to supporting education and professional growth within our industry. Through our scholarship programs, we help members, their families, and future professionals achieve their educational and career goals.
Explore the opportunities below and apply for the scholarship that best fits your needs.
Don't miss these opportunities!
KGCSA awards scholarships each year to help members, assistants, equipment managers, and families pursue education and professional development. We encourage all eligible members to apply.
Legacy Scholarship
Supporting the Next Generation
The Legacy Scholarship provides educational assistance to the children and grandchildren of KGCSA members pursuing higher education. This scholarship reflects the Association's commitment to investing not only in our members but also in their families and future generations.
Who May Apply
- Children of KGCSA members
- Grandchildren of KGCSA members
Application Deadline:
September 15
Apply for the Legacy Scholarship
KGCSA GCSAA Conference & Trade Show Experience Scholarship
Advancing Professional Education
Experience the golf course management profession's premier educational and networking event. This scholarship helps KGCSA members attend the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show by covering eligible expenses such as registration, education, travel, lodging, meals, and participation in the GCSAA Golf Championship.
Apply for the GCSAA Conference & Trade Show Scholarship
KGCSA PGA Tour Volunteer Experience Scholarship
Experience Championship Level Golf Course Management
The KGCSA PGA Tour Volunteer Experience Scholarship provides assistant superintendents with a unique opportunity to volunteer at a PGA Tour event while gaining firsthand experience in championship golf course preparation and tournament operations.
Participants work alongside experienced tournament crews, observing and assisting with:
Elite agronomic practices
Championship course conditioning
Equipment operations
Staff coordination
Tournament preparation and logistics
The scholarship helps offset eligible travel and participation expenses, making this valuable professional development opportunity more accessible.
To maximize the benefit to the Association, recipients will share what they learned by presenting at a KGCSA meeting and/or submitting a written summary for distribution to the membership.
Priority will be given to applicants seeking career advancement and leadership development within the golf course management profession.
Apply for the PGA Tour Volunteer Experience Scholarship
KGCSA GCSAA Certification
The Kentuckiana Board of Directors is pleased to announce our continued commitment to supporting the growth and development of our members and the turfgrass industry. We have approved funding to assist with certification costs for members who have completed one of the following GCSAA programs:
Certified Golf Course Superintendent (CGCS)
Certified Turf Equipment manager (CTEM)
Assistant Superintendent Certificate Program (Asst GCS)
Eligibility Requirements:
The certification must have been completed in 2024 or later.
The member must be in good standing with the Kentuckiana association.
The member must provide proof of program completion and receipts for any study materials purchased related to the certification
The member must be a GCSAA Member.
We are proud to support your professional development and recognize the value these certifications bring to both your career and our industry. Please contact the Board if you have any questions or need assistance with the reimbursement process.
Celebrating Our Legacy Scholarship Recipients
Since its inception, the KGCSA Legacy Scholarship has supported the educational goals of children and grandchildren of our members. We are proud to recognize the recipients whose hard work and dedication reflect the values of our Association.
2016 Nicole Beanblossom Duncan Hitti Yancey Pritchett Kaitlin Sullivan | 2017 Sarah Hawes James Marsh Jake Hoarston | 2018 Mary Pritchett Duncan Hitti | 2019 Anna Disselkamp Kathryn DeHart |
2021 Chandler Iler Ethan Myers Spencer Disselkamp Jalin Littrell | 2022 Grant Ballard | 2023 Jake Disselkamp Emma Myers Samuel Mylor Cassady Brockman | 2025 Allison Mercer Emmie Mier Nicholas Ballard |
Questions?
If you have questions about eligibility, application requirements, or scholarship deadlines, please contact the KGCSA Executive Director. We are happy to help you determine which scholarship best fits your goals.