Brooks Koepka JGFA College Scholarship

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1 JUNIOR GOLF FOUNDATION OF AMERICA, INC Non Profit 501c(3) Foundation Brooks Koepka JGFA College Scholarship INFORMATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS The Brooks Koepka Scholarship was established in 2014 by a joint partnership between Brooks Koepka and the Junior Golf Foundation of America, Inc. The Brooks Koepka College Scholarship will be granted in 2014 to a boy or girl high school senior who is pursuing a college education, but will not be playing collegiate golf. One scholarship in the amount of $ will be awarded in 2014 BACKGROUND Palm Beach County s Brooks Koepka is ranked among the best young golfers in the world. In 2012, after leaving Florida State University as a three-time All American, he immediately joined the European Challenge Tour where he quickly stormed through the ranks with three historic wins earning a promotion to the European Tour. During the PGA Tour season, Brooks also rewrote the history books by earning enough Fed Ex Cup Points to receive the PGA s Special Temporary Membership on this side of the Atlantic Ocean. While Brooks meteoric rise is still in-process, his beginnings remain an important part of his story. No matter where in the world Brooks plays, we know he found his love for the game at Okeeheelee Golf Course. Brooks was a member of the Junior Golf Foundation of America where he actively participated in developmental programs, lessons, camps and tournaments. He credits the opportunities he received at Okeeheelee Golf Course with providing him with the foundational support necessary to play golf at the highest levels.

2 Brooks Koepka JGFA College Scholarship Page 2 SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA 1. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident 2. Applicants must be high school seniors accepted to attend a full-time course of study at an accredited College or University in the United States. 3. Applicants must have played a minimum of 50% of a High School golf team's scheduled events or has played golf "regularly" for the past three years. 4. Applicants must have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale. 5. Applicants will not be playing on a competitive collegiate golf team. 6. Applicants must have been a member of the JGFA for a minimum of 2 years prior to graduation. APPLICATION CRITERIA 1. Complete the Brooks Koepka College Scholarship Application form 2. Official High School Transcript (including completed Fall semester of senior year) 3. An autobiographical essay written by the applicant must accompany each application, including the applicant's background and career objectives, and describing how golf has been an integral part of his/her life. This letter should also include applicant's personal, academic and professional goals, chosen discipline of study, and how this scholarship will be of assistance. (Please limit to no more than two pages) 4. Three letters of recommendation for the following individuals are required and must accompany the completed form: a. High School coach or golf course junior golf instructor b. High School teacher, counselor or principal c. Local community representative or business leader DEADLINE The completed application and all supporting documents must be postmarked by June 30, Please send the application documents (including letters of recommendation) in the same envelope to: Brooks Koepka College Scholarship 6742 Forest Hill Blvd #192 West Palm Beach, FL The recipient will be notified by July 31, Pictures and news article will not be accepted. An incomplete application, including missing documentation, will not be evaluated.

3 The complete application and all supporting documents must be postmarked by June 30, Please note: The Brooks Koepka JGFA College Scholarship is for applicants not planning to play competitive collegiate golf. Please type or print legibly the following information: I. STUDENT APPLICATION INFORMATION JUNIOR GOLF FOUNDATION OF AMERICA, INC Non Profit 501c(3) Foundation Brooks Koepka JGFA College Scholarship 2014 Application Form JUNIOR S NAME: Last First Middle ADDRESS: HOME PHONE#: ADDRESS AGE: DATE OF BIRTH: / / II. FAMILY INFORMATION PARENT OR GUARDIAN NAME: PARENT'S PHONE#: HOUSEHOLD INCOME: NUMBER OF DEPENDANTS IN HOUSEHOLD: III. ACADEMIC INFORMATION LIST OF HIGH SCHOOL(S) ATTENDED: Name and address of School(s) Date entered # of years attended Graduation Date Applicants cumulative GPS (unweighted on a 4.0 scale) Name and address of colleges or universities to which you have applied and your acceptance status: College/University City/State 1. Accepted: YES NO UNDECIDED 2. Accepted: YES NO UNDECIDED 3. Accepted: YES NO UNDECIDED 4. Accepted: YES NO UNDECIDED

4 Applicant name: IV. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Please list school activities in which you have taken part and any leadership positions you have held: What special awards or recognition have you received? Please list any community or other organizations not connected with golf or school, in which you have been active (include leadership positions you have held): Please list your hobbies and/or work experience: Describe your education and career goals: Have you applied for any other scholarship awards? YES NO If yes, please list the scholarship(s) and amounts of the award(s) and status: Scholarship Name Amount Received Accepted: YES NO PENDING Accepted: YES NO PENDING. Accepted: YES NO PENDING

5 Applicant name: V. GOLF BACKGROUND High School Golf Coach's Name: Phone: Community/Club Golf Professional Name: Phone: JGFA Member for how many years? Briefly describe your high school or community golf experience (include any titles, awards, championships, etc): VI. AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL ESSAY Please tell us about yourself and include how your participation in golf has influences your life. This essay should also include applicant's personal, academic and professional goals, chosen discipline of study, and how this scholarship will be of assistance. (Please limit to no more than two pages) VII. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED Required (please submit with your application) Completed Brooks Koepka JGFA College Scholarship form Official High School transcript (including completed Fall semester of senior year) Autobiographical Essay Letters of recommendation from the following individuals must accompany the completed application form: a. High School coach or golf course junior golf instructor b. High School teacher, counselor or principal c. Local community representative or business leader

6 Applicant name: VIII. AUTHORIZATION STATEMENT & SIGNATURE Please read carefully: I certify that all the information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I hereby apply for the Brooks Koepka JGFA College Scholarship and give consent to the Junior Golf Foundation of America, Inc to verify contents of this application and attachments. I hereby give consent to the JGFA, its agents, employees, or designees to contract and verify my information contained in this application and attachments by contact with any individual, government, educational institution, or other entity. I understand that any intentionally false or misleading information I have submitted on this application will result in cancellation of award and/or return of expended funds. I am awarded a scholarship, I agree to provide the JGFA with a letter of thanks and photo for the possible use in promotional materials. Signature of Scholarship Applicant Date Signature of Parent/Guardian Date PLEASE SUBMIT COMPLETED APPLICATION AND ALL ATTCHEMENTS TO: Brooks Koepka JGFA College Scholarship JGFA 6742 Forest Hill Blvd #192 West Palm Beach, FL ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY JUNE 30, 2014 PICTURES AND NEWS ARTICLES WIL NOT BE ACCEPTED Please direct any questions or concerns to the Mary-Lee Cobick at