How To Apply
See below for more information – including eligibility requirements and how to access the online application
Who can apply?
Caddies and golf operations staff from GAP-affiliated clubs – as long as your parents are not members of a private club
Rising high school seniors and those currently enrolled in college full-time
What are the eligibility requirements?
A grade point average of at least 2.5
Be enrolled (or plan to be enrolled) as a full-time, degree-seeking student at an accredited college or university for the 2025-26 academic year (considered a minimum of 12 credits per semester)
Complete the FAFSA and have demonstrated financial need
A strong record as a caddie or golf operations staff member
Caddies must complete 30+ loops this season – and each season you receive the scholarship
Golf Operations must work 200+ hours this season – and each season you receive the scholarship
What golf operations positions are eligible?
Those working in the bag room, cart management, pro shop, or on the driving range are eligible.
Are applicants guaranteed a scholarship?
Applicants whose parents are members of a private club are not eligible to apply. Scholarships are intended to cover unmet financial need. Applicants who submit their materials on time and have unmet financial need are likely to receive a scholarship.
How much are the scholarships?
Caddie Scholars receive between $1,000 – 10,000 per academic year
Golf Operations Scholars receive between $1,000 – 5,000 per academic year
What is the timeline for applications?
→ July 1 — Applications Open
Step 1: Create Your Application Profile by October 15*
To be considered, applicants will need to complete the following sections
1) Application Profile (takes less than 5 minutes)
2) Applicant Personal Details (takes 5-10 minutes)
3) GAP Club & Role Details (takes less than 5 minutes)
4) Supervisor Details for Reference (takes less than 5 minutes, if you have contact details)
*Applicants are strongly advised against waiting until 10/15 to complete these sections
Step 2: Upload Your Application Materials by November 30*
1) Academic Transcript(s)
2) Applicant Letter
3) Photograph (headshot)
4) Parent Tax Returns
*Applicants are strongly advised against waiting until 11/30 to complete the uploads
Step 3: Supervisor Reference
Once your application is complete, your Caddie Manager/Supervisor will complete your online reference
→ This typically occurs between September-November
Step 4: Upload your FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS)
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid opens on October 1
Once you complete the FAFSA, your Submission Summary should be issued within a few days
→ Most applicants upload their FSS in January or February
Step 5: Upload Your Complete Financial Aid Offer (FAO)
High School Seniors:
Once you have decided where you will be headed to college, upload your complete FAO
→ Most applicants upload this in March or April
Returning College Students:
You will need to upload financial aid documents for both the current academic year and the next academic year
1) Your FAO for the current year must be uploaded by January 31
2) Most applicants upload their FAO for the next academic year in late May or early June
Step 6: New Scholar Selection
New scholars will be informed of their selection in May.
→ If selected, you will be required to attend a new scholar induction
Step 7: Scholarship Awards
Awards will be determined by early July
→ Fall Scholarship checks will be mailed to colleges in early August
→ Spring Scholarship checks will be mailed to colleges in late December
