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The EWGA Foundation is the charitable arm of the EWGA dedicated to enriching the lives of women through the game of golf.  It is its own legal entity, supported by the EWGA and funded through member contributions, donors and various fundraising activities conducted throughout the year.  The mission of the EWGA Foundation is to create and fund education and leadership programs for women of all ages.  Towards that end, the Foundation strives to develop educational programs that: improve women’s leadership abilities, self-esteem, and business skills; enable them to serve as mentors to other women and girls; and develop scholarship programs to allow women to pursue educational opportunities.


 

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The 2012 Women On Par Scholarship Application Period is Now Closed

The "Women On Par® " Scholarship Program is designed to help women over the age of 30 interested in beginning or completing their undergraduate college education. The "Women On Par®" Scholarship, provided by the EWGA Foundation, has been established to provide financial assistance to "nontraditional" female students who need assistance in bolstering their education to allow them to "get on par" with their peers and to advance themselves, whether professionally or personally. 

  • Applicants and scholarship recipients are not required to be EWGA Members. Eligibility requirements include the following:
  • Female, at least 30 years of age
  • U.S. or Canadian Citizen
  • Pursuing a technical/vocational degree, associates, or bachelor's degree. Candidates must be first time applicants to school or returning to complete degree (Individuals who already have a bachelor's or higher level degree are ineligible to apply for this scholarship)
  • Currently enrolled or accepted to an accredited school, college or university
  • Financial need

APPLICATION PROCESS:  Phase 1 Application period for the 2012 "Women On Par® " Scholarship opens on January 1, 2012 and is now closed

Application forms for the 2012 "Women On Par® " Scholarship are available for download through April 30, 2012 or until 200 applications are received from qualified applicants, whichever occurs first.  

To be considered a valid submission, completed scholarship application packets must be postmarked by the stated postmark deadline and mailed to the EWGA Foundation via U.S. Postal Service or other authorized carrier (UPS, FedEx, etc.).  Applications may not be submitted electronically or via fax.  For complete submission requirements, please see page 8 of the application form.

The 2012 "Women On Par®" Scholarship Application Form is available for download in either WORD format for those who prefer to complete the application using a computer (click on the link below to open the WORD formatted application form document to type in your responses on the WORD formatted version of the application form, then print and/or and save the file on your computer), or as a non-editable PDF file. Download either version of the 2012 application by clicking on the appropriate link: 

2012 "Women On Par®" Scholarship Application Form (WORD format)

PDF version of the 2012 "Women On Par®" Scholarship Application Form

Frequently Asked Questions About the "Women On Par®" Scholarship 

As announced recently, the EWGA Foundation has created the Christy Bartlett Women On Par® Scholarship Fund and is seeking to endow this scholarship in Christy's name and in her honor.  To make a contribution to the Christy Bartlett Women On Par® Scholarship Fund, download this form and return it via fax or mail to the attention of the EWGA Foundation.

To make a tax-deductible donation to the general "Women On Par®" Scholarship Program, download an EWGA Foundation donation form here or e-mail us at: foundation@myewga.com.

 

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100 Holes of Golf Fundraiser

On Monday, May 14, 2012, former EWGA Director of Golf Programs Stephanie Jennings, PGA and her daughter Sophia will embark upon a marathon 100 holes of golf at the Jupiter Dunes Country Club to raise funds in support of the EWGA Foundation's 2012 LPGA-USGA Girls Golf fundraising efforts.  Pledge an amount per hole, or make a total donation, the choice is yours!  Any level of support is appreciated!  It's about paying it forward by enabling girls to experience the 5 E's of Girls Golf:  Empower, Enrich, Engage, Exercise and Energize!  See form for details on how to make a pledge or follow this link to donate online.  Thank you for your support!

RECIPES FOR SUCCESS

Looking for the Sweet Spot?  The EWGA Foundation cookbook has plenty of dessert recipes to tempt you.  From Miss Peggy's Buttermilk Custard Pie and Momma Smoot's Pumpkin Roll to Juanita's Brownies and Gram's Apple Cake, the cookbook is filled with delicious dessert recipes for cakes, pies, cookies and more!

 

The EWGA Foundation's "Recipes for Success - On and Off the Course" is a compilation of over 380 recipes, tips, and games from EWGA members, staff, and friends across the Association.  Not only is it an easy way to contribute to the good works of the Foundation, but it is a great way to try new recipes from throughout the EWGA community!  This cookbook makes a great gift for family members, friends, or Chapter Board members.  To order, visit the EWGA Online Store at ewga.com or click here.

DRIVE FOR DREAMS UPDATE

Four years ago, the EWGA Foundation launched an outreach program called, Drive for Dreams, to share our good fortune with those less fortunate through contributions of golf equipment and othe resources needed to 'Give the Gift of Golf'.  The first fundraising campaign under this initiative was introduced in the Fall of 2007 and donations collected were earmarked to benefit a girls golf school run by Kenya's only female golf professional, Rose Naliaka. 

At the 2007 EWGA conference in Amelia Island, FL, conference attendees met Rose and heard firsthand how she uses the game of golf to teach life lessons to girls who would otherwise lead a minimal existence in a country where the average life expectancy is only 47 years of age. Our first club collection was a huge success and EWGA members can feel very proud of the impact their generous contributions have had on Rose's girls.  Rose is still active with her girls golf school in Kenya and she recently took six girls in the program to play in a golf tournament in Mombasa.  "The EWGA Foundation 'Drive For Dreams' opened up a window of opportunity for us and we continue to shine!" Naliaka said.

Since that first campaign in support of Rose Naliaka's girls golf program, the EWGA Foundation Drive for Dreams initiative has benefited a girls golf program in East Canton Ohio run by former LPGA Player Renee Powell, as well as two PGA of America-inspired player development programs serving our nation's injured veterans, G.I.V.E. (Golf for Injured Veteran's Everywhere) and SMGA (Salute Military Golf Association).
To make a monetary contribution to the EWGA Foundation's Drive For Dreams campaign, click here, or for additional information, send an inquiry to foundation@myewga.com or call us at (561) 691-0096 x 21. 

 

Our Community

The EWGA Foundation’s Women On Par® Scholarships Are Changing Lives, Communities

Few gifts make a greater impact than the gift of education.  Particularly in today’s tough economic climate, many are finding that education, or lack thereof, is what’s standing between them and their goals.

In 2007, the EWGA Foundation established the Women On Par® Scholarship Program to provide financial assistance to women ages 30 and older interested in beginning or completing their undergraduate college education.  The scholarship is designed to help women get 'on par' with their peers and better themselves, both personally and professionally.  Since inception, the scholarship program has helped a half dozen women realize their dreams.

 

“Milton Berle once said:  If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door. 

Education is my door and I thank you for helping me build it!!”  ~ Marilyn Bunag

 

Meet 2010 scholarship award recipient Marilyn Bunag of San Francisco, CA.  Marilyn, a single mom of four, has kept in touch with us since winning her scholarship.  Earlier this year, she wrote in a thank you note, “My first semester at San Francisco State University was everything I had hoped for and more…My classes were challenging and my professors were amazing!  I earned A’s in all my classes, making it on the Dean’s List.  A new semester is now underway – which means I’m another step closer in achieving my goals…to rise above poverty and help others.”

Since the program was launched, the EWGA Foundation has awarded Women On Par® scholarships to these deserving women:

  • Kristine Deckinga, Chicago, IL (2011)
  • Angela Traynor, Annapolis, MD (2011)
  • Carla Beu, Smiths Grove, KY (2010)
  • Marilyn Bunag, San Francisco, CA (2010)
  • Angela Hagler, Danville, IN (2009)
  • Jean Bolger, Lehigh, FL (2008)

Want to make a difference and help build doors?  Consider making a contribution to the EWGA Foundation's Women On Par® Scholarship Program.  Make a donation online through the Member portal or download a donation form here.

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