CDGA Foundation Veteran Scholarship 2025
Introduction
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.
Description
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.
Qualifications
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)
Selection Process
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.


As an Allied Golf Association of the USGA, the CDGA is the regional governing body of amateur golf for most of Illinois and parts of three other states. The CDGA serves more than 400 clubs and 112,000 individual public and private golfers within the Chicago District.
At the Chicago District Golf Association, we believe that together we are “Better Through Golf.” We create opportunities for everyone to experience the life-changing benefits of the game, on and off the course.
Total Amount Awarded to Applicants: $0.00