The Ocean Pines Golf Club and the Ocean Pines Golf Members’ Council plan to award multiple golf scholarships to men and women from the Stephen Decatur High School and Worcester Preparatory School.
Applications due April 12
Ocean Pines golf course
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By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer
Graduating seniors from Stephen Decatur High School and Worcester Preparatory School with a golf passion could get funding for college.
The Ocean Pines Golf Club and the Ocean Pines Golf Members’ Council plan to award multiple golf scholarships to men and women from the class of 2024. Applicants must submit their materials to their school’s guidance office no later than April 12. The committee will announce the recipients in May.
Scholarship Committee Chairperson Dave McGregor said recreational and competitive golfers, as well as individuals interested in golf management and turf science, are eligible. While the program typically reserves the awards for local students, anyone with a connection to Ocean Pines may apply, including children who stay with relatives during the summer.
The council has about $12,000 to allocate. There are typically six award winners, and the committee will rank the candidates based on a list of criteria. The chairperson expects awardees to receive between $1,000 and $3,000 each.
The program has given more than $53,000 to local seniors over the past seven years but has awarded scholarships for over 16. “We want this grant to allow kids to fulfill their ambitions and dreams,” McGregor said.
Members of the Ocean Pines Golf Club and the Ocean Pines Golf Members’ Council are confident that by continuing to sponsor the scholarship, they will promote higher education and their favorite sport. McGregor also hopes to branch out in the future and encourage an interest in golf in younger kids, particularly those who come from an underprivileged background.
The chairperson’s goal is that the earlier children start practicing their swing, the more motivated they will be to join their high school teams or partake in the game recreationally.
Students who wish to apply may download the paperwork from the official Ocean Pines Association website. A commitment to join a university golf group is not required.