CDGA Foundation Veteran Scholarship 2025

The CDGA Foundation Scholarship dates back to 1963, when the Chicago Area Unit of the United Veterans Services (UVS) Golf Swing Club began awarding scholarships to disabled veterans and/or the dependents of deceased or disabled veterans as part of its Scholarship Foundation. The Swing Club has aided a large number of students in their pursuit of higher education.

The Swing Club agreed to pass the scholarship program over to the CDGA Foundation in late 2018. The CDGA Foundation plans on continuing the Swing Club's admirable work in the years to come.

The CDGA Foundation Scholarship is awarded to the dependents of a veteran or dependents of deceased or disabled veteran living or hospitalized in Illinois or "Chicago District" (Northwest Indiana, Southwest Michigan and Southern Wisconsin)

Award amount is $5,000 per academic year and is given on the basis of financial need, scholastic achievement, community service and personal goals.

• Must be the dependent of a veteran or the dependent of a veteran deceased or disabled veteran 

• Intent to enroll in an accredited college or career training school for up to a maximum of four paid awards/years

• Must be a resident of Illinois or the greater geographic region known as the “Chicago District” (Northwest Indiana, Southwest Michigan and Southern Wisconsin)

• GPA of at least 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale)

Applicants must include:

• Personal Letter (Essay)

• Two Letters of Recommendation (non-family members)

• Copy of Parents’ 1040 (first two pages)

• Copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) from the completed FAFSA application

• Copy of High School Transcripts

• Copy of ACT and/or SAT Scores

• Veteran Disability Form (if applicable)

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis annually.