2023 NORTHERN TEXAS PGA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
The Northern Texas PGA Foundation is pleased to continue its charitable commitment to higher education by announcing our 2023 scholarship recipients. Eighty high school seniors who will be attending college this fall have earned scholarships totaling $696,500 – the most ever awarded in a single year by the NTPGA Foundation. The scholarship amounts vary from $2,500 to $20,000. In addition, two students were awarded a “last-dollar” full scholarship to one of the Foundation’s partner schools, the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) as well as to the University of North Texas at Dallas through the Deloitte / NTPGA Fairway To Success scholarship program. To learn more about the Fairway To Success program and the 2023 Deloitte / NTPGA Fairway To Success scholarship recipients, please click here.
This year, of the scholarships awarded, 67% were based on financial need, academic performance, extracurricular activities and community involvement, while 33% were awarded based on academic performance, extracurricular activities and community involvement. Since 1983, the Northern Texas PGA Foundation has awarded $4,990,000 in college scholarships to 754 deserving students.
Congratulations to all our 2023 scholarship recipients!
High School: Bryan Adams High School Leadership Academy
College: Boston College
Intended Major: Computer Science
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? I am looking forward to all of the freedom that I will get to do whatever I want whenever I want.
High School: Coram Deo Academy
College: Abilene Christian University
Intended Major: Business Management
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? I am most looking forward to being in a new place and meeting new people while learning new concepts.
High School: Leadership Preparatory High School
College: University of Georgia
Intended Major: Architecture
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? I am looking forward to becoming a part of the women's golf team at the University of Georgia as well as meeting players and students. I am excited to continue my education and walk away doing something I love and enjoy.
High School: Garden City, TX
College: Texas A&M University
Intended Major: Biochemistry
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? The opportunities for more advanced classes and research opportunities. I also am very excited to make relationships with others both as peers and professionals.
High School: Allen High School
College: University of Texas at Austin
Intended Major: Finance
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? Having the opportunity to delve deeper into areas of academia I'm passionate about. Also, I'm excited to attend a school with such a large emphasis on culture and tradition. Hook 'em!
High School: St. Mark's School of Texas
College: University of Bristol
Intended Major: Civil Engineering
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I am especially looking forward to meeting new people from across the world, each brings something unique in their perspectives and ideas to the community.
High School: Frisco High School
College: Baylor University
Intended Major: Business
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? I am most looking forward to making new friends and living in a new way. I will have to rely on myself a lot more and will not have my parents there to help me as much. It will be a great experience to live on my own and teach myself how to do basic things that I do not regularly do at home. I also look forward to becoming friends with new people and being in a new atmosphere.
High School: Grapevine High School
College: Auburn University
Intended Major: Biomedical Sciences
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? I'm most looking forward to going out of state and meeting new people! I'm also looking forward to all of the opportunities. I'll have to step outside my comfort zone and try something new!
High School: Argyle High School
College: University of Tulsa
Intended Major: Finance
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? I am looking forward most to growing as a person in and out of the classroom. I also can't wait to make life friends while at Tulsa and experience what life on my own will be like!
High School: Elk City High School
College: University of Central Missouri
Intended Major: Finance
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? I am very excited to play golf collegiately, and the team aspect surrounding that. I am also excited to be more in control of my schedule in order to get more things accomplished throughout my days.
High School: Thomas Jefferson High School
College: University of North Texas at Dallas
Intended Major: Computer Science
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? I hope to gain a lot from the college experience, like making new friends, trying new kinds of food, learning new skills that could help me in my future and enjoy my life as a university student
High School: Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas
College: Texas A&M University
Intended Major: Computer Science
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I am looking forward to making new friends, continuing to play golf between classes, and working hard to succeed.
High School: Gooddard High School
College: University of North Texas
Intended Major: Nursing
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? What excites me about my upcoming college experience is all the new opportunities that come along with it. I have a chance to further my academic and athletic career. I also get to meet so many new friends and see myself grow and evolve as a person along the way. With that being said, I am most excited to play collegiate golf. I cannot wait to form bonds with my new coach and teammates, and better my golf game. My mom and I have always loved traveling, and this allows us to see so many new and different golf courses and towns. I already love my coach and all together I'm really looking forward to this experience.
High School: Marcus High School
College: Auburn University
Intended Major: Business Analytics/Data Science
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? I am sincerely looking forward to the new environment that Auburn has to offer. New people and new experiences are all going to be part of my daily life. I am looking forward to living on my own in a new part of the country and taking responsibility for myself.
High School: Forsan High School
College: Angelo State University
Intended Major: Animal Science - Pre Vet
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? I am looking forward to meeting new people and getting to experience the diversity that college has to offer and just being able to experience life on my own and to be out of my comfort zone. Also, going to all the home games and campus activities.
High School: The Oakridge School
College: Syracuse University
Intended Major: Broadcasting & Digital Journalism
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? I plan to play club golf as Syracuse does not have an official team. I am looking forward to meeting new people, exploring new experiences, and participating in the hands-on studios at the Communications School.
High School: Midlothian High School
College: Baylor University
Intended Major: Finance
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? I look forward to trying new things, meeting new people, and having the independence that comes with college. I am excited to dive into the college experience headfirst.
High School: Lincoln High School
College: Dallas College - Eastfield
Intended Major: Accounting
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? The experience that I am looking forward to is networking with different people because learning about people from various backgrounds scratches the itch of my curiosity trait.
High School: David W Carter High School
College: University of North Texas
Intended Major: Criminal Justice
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? I am looking forward to being intellectually challenged. I’m excited to network with a variety of individuals. I plan to allow the college experience to push me out of my comfort zone daily, as it will make me better in all aspects.
High School: Hebron High School
College: Purdue University
Intended Major: Mechanical Engineering
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? Mostly getting to meet all of the new people, and living in an entirely different area than I do now. Moving from Texas to Indiana so is going to be a massive change for me, and I'm going to be forced way out of my comfort zone into making tons of new friends and finding groups to study with, hang out with, and of course to play golf with.
High School: Newtech High School
College: Sam Houston State University
Intended Major: Business/PGA Golf Management
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? I am looking forward to being independent. I am curious to see how I do on my own. I am also looking forward to the summer internships at the golf courses in the summer.
High School: Arlington Heights High School
College: Cameron University
Intended Major: Business Management
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? I look forward to meeting new people while improving my education.
High School: Lake Dallas High School
College: Texas Tech University
Intended Major: Mechanical Engineering
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? I am looking forward to taking my next steps toward being an engineer. Graduating high school felt like the final hurdle toward being able to focus solely on what I wanted to become. College will provide me with the ability and tools necessary to explore my abilities as a prospective engineer. I wish to get involved in any robotics-related activities or clubs, or maybe even start my own. Through my college experiences, I hope to eventually get an internship at a large engineering company.
High School: Lake Creek High School
College: Lipscomb University
Intended Major: Biology/Molecular Biology
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? In college, I am looking forward to meeting new people and making new friends! I will be attending a university out of state in Tennessee, and I am excited to explore new places and experience different ways of life. Additionally, I am looking forward to studying biology and the sciences more in-depth, and to playing competitive women's golf on the Division 1 level.
High School: Arlington High School
College: Texas A&M University
Intended Major: Biomedical Science
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? I'm looking forward to being in a completely fresh environment where I can meet new people as well as study subjects I'm truly passionate about.
High School: Allen High School
College: University of Texas at Austin
Intended Major: Business/Pre-Med
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? I am excited to attend one of the highest-ranked Business schools in the country to learn from the top professors. I plan to take advantage of the research and internship opportunities at McCombs and at the College of Natural Sciences to effectively prepare for the rigor of medical school. I can't wait to return to the city that I grew up in to reconnect with family and friends and see how I can make a greater impact in Austin.
High School: Midland Christian School
College: Hardin Simmons University
Intended Major: Finance/Business Administration
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? I am most excited about having the opportunity to play Collegiate Golf. This has been a dream of mine since I made the commitment to solely play golf during my freshman year of high school. I'm also looking forward to meeting new people and learning how to live on my own.
High School: Ponder High School
College: Kansas Wesleyan University
Intended Major: Communications
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? I am most looking forward to the opportunity to play for such an incredible golf program at Kansas Wesleyan University. Not only will I be able to further my athletic career, but I will also have the ability to expand my academic and personal career as well.
High School: Alvarado High School
College: University of Mary Hardin Baylor
Intended Major: Neuroscience
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? I am looking forward to meeting new people, experiencing life away from home, and succeeding in a more rigorous academic environment.
High School: WW Samuell High School
College: University of Texas at Austin
Intended Major: Education - Early Childhood
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I am looking forward to experiencing life away from home. I am looking forward to the person I'll become during and after college. I am also looking forward to the many adventures and new friendships.
High School: WW Samuell High School
College: University of Texas at Arlington
Intended Major: Mechanical Engineering
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
Meeting new people and living a new lifestyle with many diversities.
High School: Argyle High School
College: Midwestern State University
Intended Major: Business Management
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I am most looking forward to continuing my golf career and getting to represent my university on the golf course. I am also looking forward to gaining my independence and growing as an individual.
High School: Byron Nelson High School
College: University of Texas at Arlington
Intended Major: Graphic Design
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I am most looking forward to meeting new people, making new friends and advancing my skills in graphic design.
High School: Tyler Legacy High School
College: Texas Christian University
Intended Major: Undecided
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I look forward to meeting new people from different places and enjoying new experiences. I look forward to the responsibilities that come with being on my own and balancing school work and social life.
High School: Cornerstone Christian Academy
College: Ouachita Baptist University
Intended Major: Nursing
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I am excited to attend OBU because of the great experiences offered there. Overall, what I look forward to most about the college is being in a new environment away from home where I will be able to get involved in intramural sports and clubs, make new friends, and get to work towards my professional goals.
High School: Lebanon Trail High School
College: New Mexico State University
Intended Major: Business Administration
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? I am looking forward to working on the next step of my life while having a fun experience in college!
High School: Aledo High School
College: University of Arkansas
Intended Major: Business Administration
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? I am most looking forward to meeting new people in college and expanding my academic knowledge at the University of Arkansas. I also plan to rush and am excited for the opportunities that will come to me through that. I enjoy hiking and being outdoors so I feel that Arkansas will be a beautiful environment for me to thrive in.
High School: Independence High School
College: Texas A&M University
Intended Major: Business Administration
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? Learning to grow independently, meeting new people with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and just being able to participate in university traditions and events.
High School: Childress High School
College: LeTourneau University
Intended Major: Aviation Management with a Professional Pilot Concentration
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I am looking forward to many things about college. I cannot wait to meet new people and play on the women's golf team at LeTourneau. I am excited to build friendships with my teammates, roommates, classmates, and teachers. I love meeting new people and I am excited for this new step in my life. I am also looking forward to flying and earning my license to become a pilot. I am really excited about this new journey God has given me.
High School: Prosper High School
College: Texas A&M University
Intended Major: Business
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? I am looking forward to the new people and memories that I am going to make. Texas A&M has an amazing and unique culture that I cannot wait to be apart of.
High School:
Sunnyvale High School
College: Belmont University
Intended Major: Commercial Music
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? I am looking forward to meeting new people and having the chance to reinvent myself physically, socially, and professionally.
High School: Birdville High School
College: Texas A&M University
Intended Major: Psychology
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? I am looking forward to meeting new people and forming relationships that will last a life time while in college. I am also excited to get involved in the community.
High School: Flower Mound High School
College: Cornell University
Intended Major: Mechanical Engineering
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? I am most looking forward to meeting other talented and driven students such as myself. Especially since I am attending college over a thousand miles from home, there is no doubt that I will meet diverse students and have a unique college experience.
High School: Centennial High School
College: University of Texas at Austin
Intended Major: Health Promotion and Behavioral Science
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? I am really looking forward to being on my own, taking on new experiences, and finding lifelong friends in Austin. I cannot wait to enter this new period of my life filled with growth, fun, and memories I will cherish for a lifetime.
High School: Berkner High School
College: University of Texas at Austin
Intended Major: Communications
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? Moving to Austin and gaining some more independence is one of the main things I am looking forward to about college. I am looking forward to getting involved with student organizations such as Intramural golf and basketball. I hope to make new friends that enjoy golf as much as I do so that I can have some playing partners and continue to improve my game in hopes of eventually being on the golf team. I also look forward to looking into the Texas Wranglers student spirit organization.
High School: Berkner High School
College: University of Texas at Dallas
Intended Major: Neuroscience/Psychology
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? What I'm looking forward to most about the college experience is independence. Creating my own routine and creating time to prioritize myself more.
High School: Berkner High School
College: Dallas College - Richland
Intended Major: Literature
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? I am looking forward to getting new experiences from a different learning environment. I would like to gain more independence from my family to become my own person.
High School: Lufkin High School
College: Stephen F Austin University
Intended Major: Physical Therapy
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? I am looking forward to starting down my path of becoming a physical therapist. While I'm attending SFA, I'm excited to fulfill my dream of playing Division 1 college golf for the Lumberjack golf team.
High School: Reedy High School
College: Indiana University Bloomington
Intended Major: History and Environmental Science
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? In my next year of college, I am looking forward to starting my internship at the IU Center of Excellence for Women & Technology. My position focuses on the research and education of gender inequities in the workplace. I am also excited to continue my leadership in the Knitting Club alongside good friends!
High School: Copperas Cove High School
College: Central Texas College
Intended Major: Medical Lab Technician
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? I look forward to the control I will have over my class schedule and experience what all there is to offer at my college. Examples would be, joining clubs or even playing some sports.
High School: Uplift North Hills Preparatory
College: Trevecca Nazarene University
Intended Major: Sports Management
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? I look forward to continuing to apply my hard work and dedication both in and out of the classroom throughout college as a student-athlete. I’m moving out of state and am excited to meet new people and enjoy my new city. As a student-athlete, I’m excited about the places I’ll get to visit through my sport and to watch my game develop as I continue to play at the next level. My plan is to major in Sports Management and have a future in the golf business.
High School: WW Samuell High School
College: University of Texas at Arlington
Intended Major: Social Work
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? The thing that I look forward to the most in my upcoming college years is being in a new environment surrounded by others furthering their academic career, while also being interested in having a career in the future. I am also excited to be more independent.
High School: WW Samuell High School
College: University of Texas at Arlington
Intended Major: Education
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? I am looking forward to learning new things and beginning a new journey, but especially meeting new people who I can gain experience from.
High School: Thomas Jefferson High School
College: Lycoming College
Intended Major: Biology
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience? I want to grow as a person while at the same time getting a degree to have a better life after I graduate. I also want to meet new people and make connections.
High School: Tascosa High School
College: Texas A&M University
Intended Major: Business Administration
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I'm looking forward to meeting new people and building new relationships. I can't wait to attend football and basketball games and be part of the 12th Man. I'm also looking forward to living in a new area of Texas and experiencing everything that College Station has to offer.
High School: Lake Dallas High School
College: Southern Virginia University
Intended Major: Biology
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I am really excited to get to see new places, meet new people, and have new experiences. I am looking forward to getting to further my education and expand my interests as well as take my golf game to a higher level.