JOHN P. BURKE MEMORIAL FUND
The John P. Burke Memorial Fund is an educational trust providing undergraduate scholarships for deserving students who have worked at golf clubs and meet the following conditions for consideration:

Conditions for Consideration for a Burke Scholarship:

A. Scholarship Eligibility:

Candidate must have a minimum of two (2) years of successful work at a member club of the Rhode Island Golf Association in the following areas:                                                                                - Golf Operations including a caddie, golf shop operations worker, cart or bag room operations, and practice range.

- Golf Course Maintenance staff.                                                                                                        

- Clubhouse staff who work in the "front areas of the clubhouse" directly serving golfers. 

            - Includes wait staff, food and beverage servers, on-course food facility/cart and

              locker room staff.

            - The student must be a regular or seasonal employee and have a work schedule

              of a minimum of 18 hours per week.

B. Requirements:

1. Candidate must clearly establish that he/she requires financial assistance in order to attend college.
2. Candidate must have an acceptable scholastic record at an accredited secondary school or undergraduate college.
3. Candidate must be above average in character, integrity and leadership as demonstrated in participation in extra-curriculum, civic and/or community activities.
4. An interview with the Selection Committee is required.

To be considered for a scholarship, the candidate must submit a completed application with the following information to the
John P. Burke Memorial Fund by April 15th:

1. A transcript of secondary school record or transcripts from all college work since high school graduation.
2. A copy of the student’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Student Aid Report (SAR) and copy of the school's financial aid award letter.  If the school required the student to submit the CSS/PROFILE, a copy must also be provided.   NOTE: All applicable information must be submitted to be considered for a scholarship.
3. A copy of the family’s latest Income Tax Return.
4. A letter of recommendation from the high school principal or guidance counselor.
5. A letter of recommendation from an officer or board member of the club sponsoring the student.
6. A letter of recommendation from a member of the club sponsoring the student who knows the student.
7. A letter of recommendation from the Golf Professional, or Course Superintendent or House or General Manager of the club sponsoring the student.

The Selection Committee will review only completed applications with all required information, and will arrange interviews with the candidate.

Scholarships are awarded only for tuition, room, board and other costs billed by post secondary schools. Scholarship awards are for an academic year at any accredited post-secondary academic institution. The award is renewable for up to four (4) years. The student is required to maintain a minimum of a 2.0 GPA (4.0 System) to continue the scholarship, and must submit a grade transcript each semester.

Confidentiality: All information received by the John P. Burke Memorial Fund is held in strictest confidence and used solely for the selection of scholarship recipients.

Prospective candidates for a scholarship will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin or handicap.

Deadline for receiving completed application and the requested forms and information is April 15th.

John P. Burke Memorial Fund Application

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