General:

The RGGCSA Alan Salter Scholarship offers a minimum $500 award to the children and grandchildren of RGGCSA members for educational aid.  The award is administered by the RGGCSA Board of Directors.

Applicants will be reviewed by the RGGCSA Scholarship Committee.  All decisions of the committee are final.  Successful applicants will be notified of the decision by July 2025.  All scholarship awards will be sent directly to the recipient upon submission of proof of registration for the Fall 2025 semester.

Eligibility:

• At least one of the applicant’s parents or grandparents must be a currently active RGGCSA member in good standing.
• The applicant must be enrolled full-time at an accredited institution of higher learning, or in the case of high school seniors, must be enrolled at such an institution for the next academic year.  Graduating high school seniors must attach proof of enrollment to their application.
•  Only fully completed applications will be considered.
• Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA required.

Criteria:

• Applicants will be evaluated based on academic achievement, extracurricular and community involvement, leadership and outside employment.
• Relevant work experience and field of study to the golf/agriculture industry is recommended, but not required. 
• Financial need is not a factor in the selection of this award.

Application Process:

1. Fully complete the scholarship application form.
2. Include a minimum 250 word essay.
3. Include a copy of their most recent academic transcript.
4. Include two (2) letters of recommendation from non-family members.
5. Include a current resume.

Application Deadline:

• Completed scholarship applications and accompanying information must be completed on this form or emailed to RioGrandeGCSA@gmail.com by the application deadline.