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 Robert M. Aiken, Jr, Endowed Scholarship
This endowment is awarded to a caddie who either works at St. Davids Golf Club or who attends the University of Pennsylvania.
The Frederick W. Anton III Endowed Scholarship
Established in memory of Anton, who passed away in 2017, this endowment is awarded to a caddie who either works at Rolling Green Golf Club or Stonewall, or who attends Penn State University or Villanova University.
The Michael Bamberger Endowed Scholarship
Established in honor of the longtime golf writer and reporter, this endowment is awarded to a high performing caddie with a displayed financial need.
The BMW Endowed Scholarship
Established by the official automotive partner of GAP, this endowment is awarded to a caddie who attends Penn State University as a Platt Evans Scholar.
The Bogemyr Endowed Scholarship
This endowment is awarded to a caddie selected by the Executive Committee of the GAP.
The Boyce/DePaul Endowed Scholarship
Established in honor of two former PGA TOUR caddies with deep Philadelphia roots – Michael Boyce and Nick DePaul – this endowment is awarded to a caddie who attends either Penn State University, St. Joseph’s University, or Villanova University.
The Boyce Family Endowed Scholarship
This endowment is awarded to a caddie who works at Whitemarsh Valley Country Club.
The Michael Brown Endowed Scholarship
Established by the Friends of Michael Brown, this endowment is awarded to a caddie who attends Temple University.
The Charles & Barbara Close Endowed Scholarship
This endowment is awarded to a caddie at Cedarbrook Country Club.
The James Coleman Endowed Scholarship
Established by the Friends of James Coleman, this endowment is awarded to a caddie who works at Rolling Green Golf Club.
The Frank & Margery Cooper Endowed Scholarship
This endowment is awarded to a caddie working at either Merion Golf Club or Stonewall.
The Darling Family Endowed Scholarship
This endowment is awarded to a caddie who either works at the Union League at Torresdale or resides in a city.
The James C. Davis Endowed Scholarship
This endowment is awarded to a caddie working at Aronimink Golf Club.
The Jimmy Dunne Endowed Scholarship
Established by the Friends of Jimmy Dunne, this endowment is awarded to a caddie who attends the University of Notre Dame.
The Dunne Manning Endowed Scholarship
This endowment is awarded to a caddie who works at Saucon Valley Country Club.
The Tom Fazio Endowed Scholarship
Established by the membership at Pine Valley in honor of one of golf’s leading architects, a Philadelphia-area native, this endowment goes to a caddie who seeks to enter the golf business upon graduation and shows a financial need.
The John J. Finley, Jr. Endowed Scholarship
Established in the memory of John J, Finley and awarded to a scholar who caddies at Mr. Finley’s three favorite places to golf; Whitemarsh Valley Country Club, Aronimink Golf Club, and Squires Golf Club.
GAP Presidents Endowed Scholarship
Established and funded by those who have served as President of GAP, this endowment goes to the Platt Scholar with the highest grade-point average in the senior class.
The Dr. David M. Junkin Endowed Scholarship
Established in honor of the longtime Chairman of the J. Wood Platt Board of Trustees, the endowment is awarded to a recipient chosen by the J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust.
The Arthur J. Kania Endowed Scholarship
This endowment goes to a caddie who attends Villanova University or the University of Scranton, or who works at Overbrook Golf Club or Pine Valley Golf Club.
The Brian P. Kelly Endowed Scholarship
Established by the longtime J. Wood Platt Trustee, this endowment goes to a caddie who works at Whitemarsh Valley Country Club.
The Kevin P. Kelly Endowed Scholarship
This endowment is awarded to a caddie who attends one of the City 6 Universities (Drexel, La Salle, Penn, St. Joseph’s, Temple, Villanova).
The Bill & Judi Leonard Endowed Scholarship
This endowment is awarded to a caddie who works at Stonewall.
The Sam & Dena Lombardo/The Benecon Group Endowed Scholarship
This endowment is awarded to a caddie from either Bent Creek Country Club, Lancaster Country Club, or Stonewall.
The Jeffrey & Krista Mitzak Endowed Scholarship
Established by a Platt Alumnus, this endowment is awarded to a caddie working at either Metedeconk National Golf Club, Philadelphia Cricket Club, or Stonewall.
The Jerry Moskowitz Endowed Scholarship
Established in memory of the longtime Bala Golf Club member, this endowment is awarded to a caddie attending the University of Pennsylvania, St. Joseph’s University, or Villanova University.
The Osborne Rohrbaugh Family Endowed Scholarship
This endowment is presented to a caddie majoring in Engineering and/or from Huntingdon Valley Country Club.
The Mark E. Peterson Endowed Scholarship
Established in honor of the longtime Executive Director of the GAP, this endowment is awarded to a caddie who participates in college athletics or has an interest in sports administration.
The Donald R. Phillips Endowed Scholarship
Established in Phillips’ memory by his children, the endowment is given to a caddie who works at either Lancaster Country Club or Lehigh Country Club.
The John E. Poole Endowed Scholarship
Established by members at Chester Valley Golf Club in honor of their longtime golf professional, the endowment is awarded to a Chester Valley caddie.
The Leon Prince Endowed Scholarship
This endowment is awarded to a high-performing business major.
The Sam Reeves Endowed Scholarship
This endowment is awarded to a caddie of high character who shows great leadership.
The Patrick F. Ryan Endowed Scholarship
Established in his memory by friends and family, this endowment is given to a caddie who works at either Gulph Mills Golf Club or Waynesborough Country Club.
The Sawin Family Endowed Scholarship
This endowment is awarded to a caddie who attends either Georgetown University, Princeton University, or Williams College, or who majors in Education.
The Barry and Neetsie Siegfried Endowed Scholarship
Scholars attending colleges or universities in the Philadelphia region and have attended or participated in/at Roman Catholic High School, Cristo Rey Academy, or the First Tee Program
Edward Slevin Endowed Scholarship
Established by the Friends of Edward Slevin, this endowment is awarded to a caddie who works at Pine Valley Golf Club.
The W. Scott Smith Endowed Scholarship
Established in memory of the past Club President at Merion Golf Club, this endowment is awarded to a caddie who either works at Merion or who attends college at Syracuse University.
The Michael S. Tallent Endowed Scholarship
Established in his memory by The Tallent Foundation, this endowment is awarded to a caddie who works at either Merion Golf Club or Pine Valley Golf Club, or who attends college at George Washington University.
The Jerry Tarde Endowed Scholarship
Created to honor the longtime editor of Golf Digest, this endowment is awarded to a caddie who intends to work in the healthcare, medical, biology or environmental science fields upon graduation.
The Vince Walls Endowed Scholarship
Established by a Platt Alumnus, this endowment is awarded to a caddie who attends either American University, James Madison University, La Salle University or Villanova University.
The William T. Walsh Endowed Scholarship
Established in memory of the past GAP President, this endowment is awarded to a caddie who works at Philadelphia Country Club.
The Jonathan Pierpont Warner Endowed Scholarship
Established by a past Chairman of the Trust, this endowment is awarded to a caddie who works at either Aronimink Golf Club, Merion Golf Club, or Saucon Valley Country Club.
The John F. White Endowed Scholarship
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The Chuck Will Endowed Scholarship
Established in memory of the longtime CBS sports executive, this endowment is awarded to a caddie who attends Rutgers University.
