In 1929, famed amateur golfer Charles "Chick" Evans Jr. asked the WGA to administer the fund he had established to send deserving caddies to college. The WGA awarded its first two scholarships in 1930 to Northwestern University. Until World War II, all Evans Scholars continued to attend Northwestern, and it was there that the first Scholarship House was established. It is a full tuition and housing college scholarship and is known as the nation’s largest scholarship program for caddies.

As the Evans Scholars Foundation grew, WGA Directors realized the impact of Chick's dream on the lives of young men and women with limited access to a college education. When Chick's original investment was exhausted, the WGA Directors perpetuated the Evans Scholars Program by making contributions of their own.

Scholarship Requirements:

• Strong caddie record: Applicants must have caddied, regularly and successfully, for a minimum of two years and are expected to caddie at their sponsoring club the year they apply for the scholarship.
• Excellent academics: Applicants must have completed their junior year of high school with above a B average in college preparatory courses. The ACT and SAT is currently optional for applicants. Please check back to the website for any updates regarding test optional policies
• Demonstrated financial need: Applicants must clearly have a need for financial assistance.
• Outstanding character: Applicants must be outstanding in character, integrity, and leadership. 

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• US Citizen
• Permanent Resident
• International or Other Visa Status
• Undocumented

As we are continually improving and updating our application process, please head to our website for the latest steps on how to apply: https://wgaesf.org/a-life-changing-opportunity  

Please direct all questions to applications@wgaesf.org.