Burke Fund Awards $45K in Scholarships to 27 Students
The Burke Fund announced that they have awarded $45,000 in scholarships to 27 students ahead of the 2021-22 school year.
“This class comes from 14 different RIGA member courses and combined has served 98 years to the golf community! Congratulations to all new Burke Scholars,” writes the Burke Fund.
There will be a reception for the new scholars on August 3.
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About the Burke Fund
The Burke Fund, through its scholarship program encourages youngsters to succeed in personal work ethic, academic achievement and contributions to their schools and to their communities Four year scholarships are offered to college-bound students who have worked in the golf operations, course maintenance operations or in the clubhouse directly serving golfers. The Fund is committed to keep pace with the increasing costs of a college education by meeting a greater portions of the student’s unmet college financial.
The Burke Fund is an equal opportunity scholarship program for students, working at golf courses. It does not discriminate of the basis of sex, race, age, religion or ethnic background.