At the I AM a Golfer Foundation, we believe opportunity should continue long after a young person leaves the golf course. Through scholarships, we help students take the next step in their education while building on the confidence, leadership, mentorship, and professional experiences they have gained along the way.

In 2026, the I AM a Golfer Foundation awarded $100,000 in scholarships. Since 2017, the generosity of our partners and supporters has helped us invest more than $500,000 through 80 scholarship awards, creating greater access to education and opportunity for the next generation.

Many of our scholarship recipients begin their journey with the Foundation through junior golf programming, leadership development experiences, and internships that introduce them to real professional environments. Along the way, they develop confidence, discipline, and a vision for what their future can look like. Scholarships help carry that momentum forward as students transition into college and the next phase of their lives.

MEET OUR 2026 RECIPIENTS

BEYOND THE SCHOLARSHIP

The impact of an I AM a Golfer Foundation scholarship extends beyond financial support. Our students describe becoming stronger communicators, more confident leaders, and more prepared professionals.

They are discovering career paths. They are building professional networks. They are becoming mentors themselves.

And many are returning to help create opportunities for the young people coming behind them. This is what happens when opportunity becomes a pathway.

IN THEIR WORDS

I AM a Golfer gave me more than professional experience. It gave me mentors, lasting relationships, and opportunities—including my role with the Northern Texas PGA. - Kristopher Thomas

I am who I am today because the I AM a Golfer Foundation saw something in me that I didn’t even know I had in me. - Ocean Evans

This organization invested in me when I was just a young golfer searching for an opportunity, and now I have the privilege of investing in the next generation. - Derek Neal Jr. 

This internship has shaped me into a more confident, responsible, and dependable leader. - Akela Larzeia

Thanks to this program, I now have a clearer vision of who I am and who I want to become. -  Gabriel Johnson

I learned at the Foundation that giving back doesn't just include volunteering; it also includes applying your skills to assist others in developing. - Johnathan Lee

The Foundation has given me so much more than a job. The fact that I get to gain valuable work experience while working in the industry I want to pursue is a blessing. - Celena Abella

Being trusted with responsibilities and encouraged by mentors helped me believe in my own abilities.- Ky'Shun Green

This experience truly bridged the gap for me between my academic studies and my goals, preparing me as an aspiring professional for the field of public accounting. - Aris Preston 

As our work continues to grow, so does the opportunity for partners and supporters to help expand access to education. The Foundation works with corporations, foundations,  and individual donors to establish named scholarships beginning at $10,000, creating a meaningful way for supporters to invest directly in students while building a lasting legacy of opportunity. These partnerships allow donors to direct resources toward scholarships that support the next generation of leaders emerging from our programs.

Every scholarship awarded represents a student taking the next step toward their future. It also represents a community of supporters who believe in the power of education, mentorship, and opportunity to change lives.

We invite you to join us in shaping the next chapter of this impact. Your gift today will help expand scholarship funding in 2027 and beyond, giving even more students the resources they need to succeed in college and life.

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