PGA of Alberta Bursary Program
The PGA of Alberta is pleased to present 4 bursaries of $750 each year to deserving Apprentice Professionals and/or Class A Assistant Professionals who meet or exceed the Bursary criteria as outlined below.
All seasonal and year-round Apprentice Professionals and Class A Professionals (who are not employed as Head/Executive Professionals) are eligible and encouraged to apply. A minimum of two of the bursaries will be reserved for seasonal Apprentice Professionals (working 9-months or less for their employer). All Information to be held in strict confidence.
Please review the below Bursary criteria below and submit the online application form by the deadline date addressing each of the following criteria.
Criteria
1. Participation in Association & Industry Events
Please outline the commitment you have made to participate in programs and events offered by the Association, within the Golf Industry and/or outside the Golf Industry (Tournaments, Education, Professional Development, etc.).
2. Volunteer Experience
Please outline the commitment you have made to volunteer within the Association, within the Golf Industry and/or outside the Golf Industry.
3. Education
Please include your educational background, along with current education plans and ambitions.
4. Work Experience & Responsibilities
Please outline the steps you have made along your career path as well as the scope of responsibilities you currently have at your facility.
5. Reference Letter
Please include one reference letter from your current employer.
6. Declaration
Please indicate what your intentions would be with the funds if you were awarded one of the Bursaries.
Deadline
Bursary application forms and accompanying information must be sent to the PGA of Alberta Office no later than September 30, 2020 by 4pm.
If you have any questions please email or call Ashley Van Kroonenburg at the PGA of Alberta office: [email protected] or 403-256-8894.
2020 Bursary Winners

Chris Ward
Edmonton Petroleum G&CC
Anthony Brown
Stewart Creek G&CC
Taylor Van Tighem
Royal Mayfair GCShannon Werbicki
Royal Mayfair GCPast Bursary Winners

Chris Cooke
Kananaskis Country GC2019 Winner

Jennifer MacKinnon
Earl Grey GC2019 Winner

Scott Stiles
Winston GC (The)2019 Winner

Michael McEachern
Woodside GC2019 Winner

Braden Chown
Desert Blume GC2018 Winner

Bryce Halverson
Winston GC (The)2018 Winner

Carson Taylor
Cottonwood G&CC2018 Winner

Chad Feener
Leduc GC2018 Winner

John Deneer
Bearspaw CC2018 Winner

Jordan Fenwick
GOLFTEC Calgary2018 Winner

Nicholas Becker
Silver Springs G&CC2018 Winner

Shannon Raina
Sirocco GC2018 Winner

Joel Douglas
Cottonwood G&CC2017 Winner

Craig Gibson
Sirocco GC2017 Winner

Brady Karlson
Canyon Meadows G&CC2017 Winner

Crystal Shapka
Priddis Greens G&CC2017 Winner