Endowed Scholarships
The J. Wood Platt Endowment Program solicits contributions from individuals who wish to make an impact above and beyond the regular levels of giving. A Scholar is chosen annually to receive funds from the endowment. Scholars may be selected to receive an endowed scholarship for up to three years. The Endowment Program has grown exponentially in recent years.
The Platt is always receptive to those wishing to create an endowment. For more information, contact development@plattscholar.org
2024
| ENDOWMENT | PARAMETERS | RECIPIENT |
|---|---|---|
| The Vicki Godridge Warner Endowed Scholarship | To support female and male caddie scholars who learn to “loop” at Aronimink Golf Club, Merion Golf Club and Saucon Valley Country Club | Olivia Luistro, Merion Golf Club, Penn State University |
| The Brick and Hick Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie from Overbrook Golf Club | Shane Baffa, Overbrook Golf Club, Fairfield University |
| The Christopher Chizauskie Memorial Endowment | This endowed scholarship will be awarded to a Scholar from The Springhaven Club or a Scholar majoring in Engineering and/or attending the University of Delaware or Drexel University | Jacob McDermott, The Springhaven Club, Life University |
2023
| ENDOWMENT | PARAMETERS | RECIPIENT |
|---|---|---|
| The Kornblatt-Lynch-Morey Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie from Merion Golf Club | Keith Heinerichs, Merion Golf Club, University of Florida |
| The Women's Endowed Scholarship | Awarded to a female caddie in the GAP region | Samantha Dittmar, Medford Lakes Country Club, Virginia Tech |
| The Jim Gardner Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie who attends Columbia University, University of Pennsylvania, St. Joseph’s University, Temple University or The Pennsylvania State University. | Dan Hoban, Llanerch Country Club, Penn State University |
| The William Hyndman V Endowed Scholarship | To be awarded to a Scholar working as a caddie or in golf operations who was an active participant with the First Tee program. | Bella Magno, Philadelphia Cricket Club, Ave Maria University |
| The Michelle and Rick Skelly Endowed Scholarship | This endowment will be awarded to a caddie from Green Valley Country Club or Philadelphia Cricket Club | Stefan Lyntton, Green Valley Country Club, University of Southern California |
| The Joseph M. Cahill Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie from either Waynesborough Country Club or Saucon Valley Country Club | Noah Richardson, Waynesborough Country Club, St. Joseph's University |
| The Jay Wright Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a Scholar Athlete and/or student with a diverse background whose character is a model of integrity and excellence | Jaylen Downs, Llanerch Country Club, West Chester University |
| The Ozone Club Endowed Scholarship | To be awarded to a dedicated caddie who demonstrates a passion for the game and embodies the spirit of the Ozone Club. | Ronan Donaghy, Rolling Green Golf Club, Penn State University - PE Scholar |
2022
| ENDOWMENT | PARAMETERS | RECIPIENT |
|---|---|---|
| The Darling Family II Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie who works at either Riverton Country Club or The Union League Golf Club at Torresdale | Ryan Ramirez, Riverton Country Club, Penn State University |
| The Margot W. McDonald Endowed Scholarship | Named in honor of Margot W. McDonald who was a lifetime member at The Country Club of Scranton and a true advocate for women’s sports and education. Presented to a female caddie | Mikayla Viola, Lehigh Country Club, Bloomsburg University |
| The EMPOWER Women's Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a female caddie | Francesca Bria, Huntingdon Valley Country Club, Penn State University |
| The Michael S. Tallent Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie from either Merion Golf or Pine Valley Clubs or attending George Washington University | Kevin Donnelly, Merion Golf Club, Syracuse University |
| The Barry & Neetsie Siegfried Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie attending colleges or universities in the Philadelphia region and/or have attended or participated in/at Roman Catholic High School, Cristo Rey Academy, or the First Tee Program | Jack Kelly, North Hills Country Club, Ohio University |
| The John J. Finley Jr. Memorial Endowment (Aronimink) Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie from Aronimink Golf Club | Mark Brennan, Aronimink Golf Club, West Virginia University |
| The John J. Finley Jr. Memorial Endowment (Squires) Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie from Squires Golf Club | Selection in progress |
| The John J. Finley Jr. Memorial Endowment (Whitemarsh) Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie from Whitemarsh Valley Country Club | Nathaniel Butler, Whitemarsh Valley Country Club, Penn State University |
2021
| ENDOWMENT | PARAMETERS | RECIPIENT |
|---|---|---|
| The Neil & Loretta McDermott Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie who intends to pursue a career in medicine as a doctor or nurse | Zach Freels, Llanerch Country Club, Temple University |
| The Jack Hewes Endowed Scholarship | Present to a caddie at Applebrook Golf Club | Benjamin Kraft, Applebrook Golf Club, Liberty University |
2020
| ENDOWMENT | PARAMETERS | RECIPIENT |
|---|---|---|
| The Aiken Family Snider Youth Hockey Endowed Scholarship | This endowment will be awarded to a caddie who is also an active member of the Ed Snider Youth Hockey program. | George Whitfield, Huntingdon Valley Country Club, West Chester University |
| The Darling Family Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie who works at The Union League Golf Club at Torresdale, or who resides in a city | Scott Devito, Huntingdon Valley Country Club, West Chester University |
| The Dr. David M. Junkin Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie chosen by the J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust | Annabelle McGowan, Tavistock Country Club, Millersville University |
| The Kevin P. Kelly Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie who attends college at a City 6 university | Michael, McDevitt, Huntingdon Valley Country Club, Villanova University |
| The Neil Oxman Honorary Endowed Scholarship | This endowment is awarded to a caddie who attends Villanova University. | Peter Reilly, Manufacturers Golf and Country Club, Villanova University |
| The Nate Oxman Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie who attended a public high school and has a record of athletic achievement and community involvement | Jake Weikel, Sunnybrook Golf Club, West Virginia University |
| The Mark E. Peterson Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie majoring in Sports Administration or who is a Scholar-Athlete | Brandon Fox, Saucon Valley Country Club, Immaculata University |
| The Sam Reeves Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie who provides leadership and is of great character | Emmett Boyle, Commonwealth National, St. Joseph's University |
| The Jerry Tarde Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie majoring in either a healthcare science, environmental science, literature or a language | Blake Weaver, Lancaster Country Club, Lebanon Valley College |
| The Vince Walls Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie from either Bala Golf Club, or who attends American University, James Madison University, La Salle University, or Villanova University | Mario Billetta, Stonewall, James Madison University |
| The F. John White Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie majoring in a social science | Jack Bowser, Lehigh Country Club, University of Scranton |
2019
| ENDOWMENT | PARAMETERS | RECIPIENT |
|---|---|---|
| The Robert M. Aiken, Jr Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie from St. Davids Golf Club, or who attends the University of Pennsylvania | Nate Jones, St. David's Golf Club, Penn State University |
| The Frederick W. Anton III Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie from Rolling Green Golf Club or Stonewall, or who attends Penn State University or Villanova University | Yoan Zozikov, Rolling Green Golf Club, St. Joseph’s University |
| The Michael Bamberger Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a high-performing caddie with a financial need | Cameron Fusto, Llanerch Country Club, Lehigh University |
| The Bogemyr Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie selected by the Executive Committee of the Golf Association of Philadelphia | Luke Engler, Manufacturers' Golf & Country Club, Pennsylvania College of Technology |
| The Boyce/DePaul Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie who attends Penn State University, St. Joseph’s University, or Villanova University | Christopher Lacey, The Springhaven Club, Penn State University |
| The James C. Davis Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie from Aronimink Golf Club | Christopher Dempsey, Aronimink Golf Club, Temple University |
| The Dunne Manning Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie from Saucon Valley Country Club | James Kimble, Saucon Valley Country Club, Lehigh University |
| The Jeffrey & Krista Mitzak Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie from Metedeconk National Golf Club, Philadelphia Cricket Club, or Stonewall | T.J. Corcoran, Philadelphia Cricket Club, West Virginia University |
| The Sawin Family Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie majoring in Education or any of the healthcare sciences | Wyatt McCafferty, The Springhaven Club, Penn State University |
| The W. Scott Smith Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie from Merion Golf Club, or who attends Syracuse University, or who attended The Haverford School | Andrew Damico, Merion Golf Club, Penn State University |
2018
| ENDOWMENT | PARAMETERS | RECIPIENT |
|---|---|---|
| The Boyce Family Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie from Whitemarsh Valley Country Club | Thomas Hayden, Whitemarsh Valley Country Club, Penn State University |
| The Jimmy Dunne Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie attending the University of Notre Dame | Aidan Sweeney, Llanerch Country Club, University of Notre Dame |
| The Jerry Moskowitz Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie attending the University of Pennsylvania, St. Joseph’s University, or Villanova University | Sean Wilmer, Chester Valley Golf Club, Saint Joseph’s University |
| The Osborne Rohrbaugh Family Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie majoring in Engineering and/or from Huntingdon Valley Country Club | Jack Greenberg, Huntingdon Valley Country Club, Penn State University |
| The Donald R. Phillips Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie from either Lancaster Country Club or Lehigh Country Club | Leah Zolotareva, Lehigh Country Club, Moravian University |
| The Chuck Will Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie attending Rutgers University | Reid Walker, Riverton Country Club, Rutgers University |
2017
| ENDOWMENT | PARAMETERS | RECIPIENT |
|---|---|---|
| The James Coleman Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie from Rolling Green Golf Club | Ryan Friel, Rolling Green Golf Club, St. Joseph's University |
| The Sam & Dena Lombardo/Benecon Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie from either Bent Creek Country Club, Lancaster Country Club, or Stonewall | Hollyn Helsel, Lancaster Country Club, Lebanon Valley College |
| The John E. Poole Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie from Chester Valley Golf Club | Kolin Grogesky, Chester Valley Golf Club, Penn State University - Berks |
| The Patrick F. Ryan Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie from either Gulph Mills Golf Club or Waynesborough Country Club | Matthew Cieszkowski, Gulph Mills Golf Club, West Virginia University |
2016
| ENDOWMENT | PARAMETERS | RECIPIENT |
|---|---|---|
| The Edward Slevin Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie from Pine Valley Golf Club | Selection in progress |
2015
| ENDOWMENT | PARAMETERS | RECIPIENT |
|---|---|---|
| The BMW Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a Platt Evans Scholarship recipient | Robert Starankovic, Llanerch Country Club, Penn State University |
| The Michael Brown Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie attending Temple University | Shane Carr, Philadelphia Cricket, Temple University |
| The Charles & Barbara Close Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie from Cedarbrook Country Club | David Ciavola, Cedarbrook Country Club, Penn State University - Lehigh Valley |
| The Brian P. Kelly Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie from Whitemarsh Valley Country Club | Tylan Miller, Whitemarsh Valley Country Club, Temple University |
| The William T. Walsh Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie from Philadelphia Country Club | Ethan Beck, Philadelphia Country Club, Penn State University |
| The Jonathan Pierpont Warner Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie from either Aronimink Golf Club, Merion Golf Club, or Saucon Valley Country Club | Aidan Foley, Aronimink Golf Club, Villanova University |
2014
| ENDOWMENT | PARAMETERS | RECIPIENT |
|---|---|---|
| The Frank & Margery Cooper Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie from either Merion Golf Club or Stonewall | Aidan Neiswander, Stonewall, University of Richmond |
| The Leon Prince Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a high-performing Business major | Anthony Tedeschi, Tavistock Country Club, Providence College |
2007
| ENDOWMENT | PARAMETERS | RECIPIENT |
|---|---|---|
| The GAP Presidents Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a senior with the highest grade point average | Nicholar Dell'Omo, Metedeconk National Golf Club, University of South Carolina |
| The Arthur J. Kania Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie from Overbrook Golf Club or Pine Valley Golf Club, or who attends the University of Scranton or Villanova University | Daniel Raksnis, The Union League Golf Club at Torresdale, Villanova University |
| The Bill & Judi Leonard Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie from Stonewall | Cameron Proviano, Stonewall, Arizona State University |
2006
| ENDOWMENT | PARAMETERS | RECIPIENT |
|---|---|---|
| The Tom Fazio Endowed Scholarship | Presented to a caddie intending to work in the golf industry after graduation | Paul Swift, Galloway National, Coastal Carolina University |
