Yates Scholarship
Offered by Georgia State Golf Association Foundation
About This Scholarship
The Yates Scholarship is the Georgia State Golf Association Foundation's flagship program for the people who keep Georgia's golf clubs running. It supports employees and their dependents at GSGA member clubs, whether they work in golf operations, course maintenance, or the clubhouse, and no golf ability is required. Together with its companion Moncrief turfgrass program, the Foundation has awarded more than $7 million in scholarships.
For the 2026-27 school year the program is supporting 74 Yates Scholars with grants totaling $431,539, an average of roughly $5,800 per student. Selection weighs financial need, character, academic achievement, and work experience at the member club, with GPA minimums of 2.5 for freshmen and 3.0 for sophomores and juniors. Scholarships are renewable through the fourth year as long as requirements are met and the club stays a GSGA member.
New applications for the 2027-28 year are accepted from September 1 through 11:59 p.m. ET on March 1.
Eligibility
- Employee, or dependent of an employee, at a Georgia State Golf Association member club (golf operations, maintenance, or clubhouse; golf participation not required)
- Demonstrated financial need, good character, academic achievement, and work experience at the member club
- Minimum GPA of 2.5 for current college freshmen and 3.0 for sophomores and juniors; supports first bachelor's degrees only
- Two letters of recommendation from supervisors at the GSGA member club
How To Apply
- Submit the online application at gsga.org/yates between September 1, 2026 and 11:59 p.m. ET on March 1, 2027
- Provide transcripts, test scores as applicable, and two supervisor recommendation letters from the member club
- Current scholars renew during the separate May 15 - June 15 renewal window
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to play golf to earn a Yates Scholarship?
No. The Yates program is for club employees and their dependents — caddies, grounds crew, kitchen and clubhouse staff all qualify. Golf participation is not required.
How large are the awards?
Individual amounts are set by the GSGA Foundation Scholarship Committee based on need. In 2026-27 the program is supporting 74 scholars with $431,539 in grants, about $5,800 per student, renewable through the fourth year.