Founded in 1994, the Indiana Golf Foundation was created to preserve and promote the game of golf in Indiana. The Indiana Junior Golf Program was already well-established, having been formed in 1987, and once moved under the Foundation umbrella, would continue to grow. In 1996, a scholarship program was created to provide financial assistance for students who actively participated in the Indiana Junior Golf Program.
Indiana Golf Foundation David E Simon Scholarship 2026
Description
In 1999, an additional scholarship fund was established at the Indiana Golf Foundation. David E. Simon created a scholarship to reward students who had worked at an Indiana golf facility with financial assistance to pursue a college education.
Selection Process
To be eligible for a David E. Simon Scholarship, all applicants must meet the following requirements: employed at an Indiana golf facility, excellent academics, demonstrated financial need, and strong character.
1. Employed at Indiana golf facility: Applicants must have worked at an Indiana golf facility in the previous 12 months.
2. Excellent academics: Applicants must have above a 3.0 GPA and are required to take the ACT or SAT.
3. Demonstrated Financial Need: Applicants must show a need for financial assistance.
4. Strong character: Applicants must demonstrate a firm knowledge of the characteristics so important in golf; sportsmanship, integrity, perseverance.