2024 NORTHERN TEXAS PGA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
The Northern Texas PGA Foundation is pleased to continue its charitable commitment to higher education by announcing our 2024 scholarship recipients. A record 89 high school seniors who will be attending college this fall have earned scholarships totaling $736,500 – 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 two of the Foundation’s partner schools, the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNTD) and the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) through the Deloitte / NTPGA Fairway To Success scholarship program. To learn more about the Fairway To Success program and the 2024 Deloitte / NTPGA Fairway To Success scholarship recipients, please click here.
This year, of the scholarships awarded, 62% were based on financial need, academic performance, extracurricular activities, and community involvement, while 38% were awarded based on academic performance, extracurricular activities, and community involvement. Since 1983, the Northern Texas PGA Foundation has awarded $5.78 million in college scholarships to 841 deserving students.
Congratulations to all our 2024 scholarship recipients!
High School: Birdville High School
College: Harding University
Intended Major: Finance
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I'm really looking forward to making lifelong friends at college and having a very involved social life. I also want to expand my knowledge of finance and grow in my faith.
High School: Monterey High School
College: Texas Tech University
Intended Major: Architecture
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I am looking forward to the continuation of my academic career and the new challenges that come with the college experience.
High School: University of Texas at Austin High School
College: University of Texas at Dallas
Intended Major: Finance
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I am looking forward to having lively conversations with classmates and interacting with the top professors specializing in business/finance.
High School: Homeschool
College: Colorado Christian University
Intended Major: Computer Information Systems
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
Since I was homeschooled, I am looking forward to being on a team, and sitting down in a classroom to learn from the professor in front of me. Though I loved being able to teach myself, the flexibility that comes with homeschooling, and being able to push myself academically, I am very ready to practice with a team, learn from a professor, and have classmates.
High School: McKinney High School
College: University of Tennessee
Intended Major: Economics
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
Meeting new people and starting a new chapter in my life all by myself, and of course, football games!
High School: Bishop Dunne Catholic School
College: Howard University
Intended Major: Biology
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I am most looking forward to having new and different experiences throughout the city of Washington DC.
High School: Granbury High School
College: Texas State University
Intended Major: English
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
There are so many things I am excited about in college, but what I'm looking forward to the most is meeting new people and gaining new experiences!
High School: Granbury High School
College: Oklahoma State University
Intended Major: Social Work
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I'm excited for my upcoming first year living independently and meeting new people. I believe it will be the best time of my life. I'm eager to participate in rush events and work at a golf course. Additionally, I'm looking forward to trying out for the golf team the following year and getting to know my teammates. I am ready for new experiences and new beginnings.
High School: Colleyville Heritage High School
College: University of Mississippi
Intended Major: Business
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I am looking forward to meeting new people, having new experiences, and living life on my own. I am also excited about getting involved on campus with different organizations. College life is going to be so much fun!
High School: St. Mark's School of Texas
College: New York University
Intended Major: Business
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I am looking forward to continuing my education in Business as well as meeting new people. I am also looking forward to continuing and expanding my chess organization in New York, which focuses on providing accessibility to chess.
High School: Rick Reedy High School
College: Southern Methodist University
Intended Major: Economics
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I'm looking forward to meeting new people, making new friends, and exploring new horizons as a student and a person.
High School: W.W. Samuell High School
College: Texas A&M University
Intended Major: Chemistry
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
Once at college, I am looking forward to enriching my experience in friendships, knowledge, and career readiness. I believe research could prepare me and teach me more about all three factors.
High School: Trinity Valley School
College: University of Notre Dame
Intended Major: Finance and Accounting
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I am looking forward to being challenged academically while also creating new friendships with people from all over the world.
High School: Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy
College: The University of Texas at Tyler
Intended Major: Psychology
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
As I am entering my second year in college, I am most excited about learning about the human mind. Additionally, I am ecstatic to learn the psychology surrounding why certain things might have happened to me. Once I obtain my degree, I am looking forward to helping veterans. I am currently working with my MVSC (Military and Veterans Success Center), on the best route to take in order to achieve that career.
High School: Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas
College: University of California San Diego
Intended Major: Bioengineering: Biosystems
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I'm primarily focusing on transitioning from being dependent on my parents to becoming self-sufficient and fostering my own personal growth.
High School: Keller High School
College: Texas Tech University
Intended Major: Pre-Nursing/Human Development and Family Sciences
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I am most looking forward to the opportunity to meet new people and further my education. I know that it will be a difficult journey, but I am super excited to become a nurse because I love helping people. Nursing is something I am really passionate about.
High School: Carroll Senior High School
College: University of Houston
Intended Major: Exercise Science
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I'm extremely excited about the chance to compete at the highest level of golf and train alongside some of the world's best amateur golfers. Coaches Gumm and Park believed in me, and I'm eager to demonstrate my full potential when I start at the University of Houston this fall. Additionally, I'm looking forward to beginning my classes, especially those in the Honors College, and connecting with new people on the stunning campus. I'm thrilled to be a Cougar!
High School: John Paul II High School
College: Harding University
Intended Major: Health Sciences
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I am most looking forward to playing on the golf team and meeting new people!
High School: Weatherford High School
College: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Intended Major: Aerospace Engineering
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I'm looking forward to making new friends and learning amazing things! I can't wait to pursue my passions by studying Aerospace Engineering with the hopes of one-day commissioning as a Naval aviator! I will be involved in Navy ROTC and look forward to serving my country upon completion of my degree. In the interim, I'm super stoked to go to school in Daytona Beach, Florida! I can't wait to play golf at many of the beautiful courses there especially the LPGA course!
High School: Carroll Senior High School
College: Purdue University
Intended Major: Mechanical Engineering
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I am most looking forward to meeting new people, joining various clubs, and exploring my career.
High School: David W. Carter High School
College: Prairie View A&M University
Intended Major: Business Management
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I am looking forward to meeting new people, networking, and seeing what I'm passionate about. I'm also looking forward to becoming a better version of myself, learning more about life and being more knowledgeable about things around me.
High School: Lincoln Humanities/Communications Magnet High School
College: The University of Texas at Arlington
Intended Major: Real Estate
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I am looking to expand myself and also make business connections.
High School: Argyle High School
College: Clemson University
Intended Major: Mechanical Engineering
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
In college, I look forward to the freedom of being on my own. Being independent yet exploring a life full of new faces is thrilling to me. I look forward to joining clubs and trying out new things, like rowing and sculpting. I believe experiences such as these will strengthen my social networking as well as getting involved at Clemson.
High School: Rick Reedy High School
College: The University of Oklahoma
Intended Major: Biochemistry
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I am very excited to become part of the OU family! I am looking forward to football games, meeting new people, embracing independence, and diving into my studies. I believe that OU will prepare me best for achieving my goal of going to medical school.
High School: Rockwall High School
College: The University of Oklahoma
Intended Major: Political Science
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I am most looking forward to meeting new people and getting involved in the community through sorority and local philanthropy opportunities.
High School: Midlothian Heritage High School
College: The University of Oklahoma
Intended Major: Accounting
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I am most looking forward to meeting new people, exploring a new place, and learning about new things.
High School: Loyola College Prep
College: Louisiana State University
Intended Major: Sports Administration
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I'm looking forward to being in a new, competitive environment and making new friends. It'll be a new experience living on my own and working on my time management, but I'm looking forward to the challenge.
High School: JJ Pearce High School
College: University of San Diego
Intended Major: Business Administration
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I look forward to meeting new people and living in a different setting. I'm excited to build long-lasting friendships and relationships with the people I meet. I am excited to play new golf courses in San Diego and experience the beautiful weather.
High School: JJ Pearce High School
College: Lubbock Christian University
Intended Major: Veterinary Medicine
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I am most looking forward to seeing my personal growth, and the person I'll become. In addition, being led in my walk with Christ.
High School: Memorial High School
College: University of Texas at Austin
Intended Major: Business Honors, Finance, Math
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I am most looking forward to meeting new people, making new friends, and exploring my academic and personal passions, including golfing whenever possible.
High School: Lincoln High School
College: Howard Payne University
Intended Major: Computer Information Systems
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
To see how college life is and see how it feels to be mostly independent and living on my own.
High School: Thomas Jefferson High School
College: Saint John's University
Intended Major: Computer Science Engineering
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
To learn more about computing and enjoy some fun activities up north like fishing, archery, golf, and skeet shooting.
High School: Thomas Jefferson High School
College: Saint John's University
Intended Major: Nursing
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
Getting to travel and meet new people. I am also looking forward to getting out of my comfort zone.
High School: W.W. Samuell High School
College: The University of Texas at Arlington
Intended Major: Political Science
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I am looking forward to the college experience, meeting new people, dorm life, and a chance to start fresh.
High School: Panther Creek High School
College: Collin County Community College
Intended Major: Diagnostic Medical Sonography
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I'm looking forward to the beginning of my future. College is what will set me on my path, wherever it may lead.
High School: Seton Home Study School
College: Texas Christian University
Intended Major: Biology
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I am looking forward to starting this next chapter in my life by living independently on campus. Furthermore, I am excited to engage in the numerous events and experiences Texas Christian University has to offer. The anticipation of forming new friendships with peers that will go beyond the classroom setting and can transcend into a lifetime.
High School: Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School
College: Bentley University
Intended Major: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Business Administration
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I am looking forward to having new experiences and being able to explore a whole new environment in Boston. I'm also very excited about all of the opportunities that Bentley offers its students. I want to take advantage of all of it!
High School: Trinity School of Texas
College: Texas A&M University
Intended Major: Sports Management
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I look forward to meeting new people from different places and experiencing dorm life. I am excited to be a part of Texas A&M athletics and go to the sporting events.
High School: Lake Dallas High School
College: Texas A&M University
Intended Major: Finance
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
Going into college, I am mostly looking forward to the new classes, meeting new people, and getting involved in new activities around campus.
High School: Spring Creek Academy
College: Dallas Baptist University
Intended Major: Finance
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I am most looking forward to the relationships and memories made during my four years at DBU. Whether it be meeting people around campus, through different organizations and groups, or with teammates both on and off the course. I'm super excited and blessed to see what new memories and friendships come from my next few years.
High School: Highland Park High School
College: Indiana University Bloomington
Intended Major: Business and Finance
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I'm looking forward to a new chapter of life where there is an expanse of freedom but also responsibility. It's exciting to go and meet a whole new class of people in a completely different state. A fresh start to see the different types of people out there and hopefully make some cool new friends.
High School: Dr. Vroonland Vanguard High School
College: Texas Women's University
Intended Major: Dental Hygiene
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
What I am looking forward to the most about the college experience would be learning how to be more independent and build new friendships among my peers. I am also excited to explore many new opportunities and learn more about things I'm passionate about.
High School: Hebron High School
College: Oklahoma State University
Intended Major: Graphic Design
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I look forward to meeting new people and learning more about myself. I plan to try many new things and gain new experiences.
High School: Rick Reedy High School
College: University of Arkansas
Intended Major: Business Marketing
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I am looking forward to expanding my education, making new friends, and having new experiences.
High School: Hebron High School
College: Oklahoma State University
Intended Major: Public Health
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I am looking forward to meeting many new people and having the opportunity to connect with others who share similar interests as me or have similar future goals. I am excited to get out of my comfort zone and become more independent. I also look forward to joining clubs and taking classes that are more centered on what I am planning on majoring in.
High School: Hebron High School
College: Texas A&M University
Intended Major: Business
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I am most looking forward to meeting new people in this experience, and I am most looking forward to the challenge of learning to effectively utilize my time for success.
High School: McKinney North High School
College: Texas A&M University
Intended Major: Business
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I am most looking forward to games at Kyle Field, meeting new people, and learning new things. Overall, I am just ready to start a new chapter of my life.
High School: Berkner 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 playing golf and making new friends while learning in my field of study.
High School: McKinney North High School
College: University of Mississippi
Intended Major: Business-Real Estate (Pre-Law)
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I am looking forward to the new responsibilities and opportunities that college will bring. It will be wonderful to learn and grow studying a field I am passionate about and making lasting friendships. Hotty Toddy!
High School: Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas
College: New Mexico State University
Intended Major: PGA Golf Management
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
Growing in golf and as a person. Also, being able to compete in collegiate tournaments.
High School: Walnut Grove High School
College: Stephen F. Austin University
Intended Major: Hospitality Administration with a focus in Culinary Arts
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I am looking forward to taking the next step in my education and gaining more experience in the hospitality industry! I am also super excited to do college marching band, and I have heard so many great things about the program and the directors. I am also just looking forward to getting out of my comfort zone and meeting new people!
High School: Vilseck High School
College: Texas A&M University
Intended Major: Kinesiology
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
The thing I'm looking forward to most in my college experience is the bonds, and friendships I will make throughout my time in the Corps of Cadets at Texas A&M. In addition, pursuing a major that will open doors in a career that will make me happy.
High School: Rick Reedy High School
College: Baylor University
Intended Major: Finance
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I am looking forward to meeting new people in college. In addition, getting to be part of many different organizations like a fraternity, and participate in intramural sports.
High School: W.W. Samuell High School
College: Dallas College
Intended Major: EMT Certification
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I'm looking forward to learning more about the career I am interested in and being an independent young adult.
High School: Thomas Jefferson High School
College: University of North Texas
Intended Major: Business Management
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
What I'm looking forward to the most is meeting new people and getting to live somewhere else other than home.
High School: Thomas Jefferson High School
College: College of Saint Benedict
Intended Major: Psychology
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I look forward to the college experience and learning. Not only obtaining knowledge from the courses I will be taking, but also from those around me and within myself. I look forward to trying new things out and learning to adapt to a new environment.
High School: Frisco Lone Star High School
College: Lyon College
Intended Major: Business
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
Changing it up from the similar routines that I have been doing for quite a while. I'm also excited to play golf in college.
High School: Panther Creek High School
College: Texas A&M University
Intended Major: Engineering
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I'm looking forward to exploring the opportunities of student organizations, and expanding my knowledge in the field of engineering to obtain my master's degree.
High School: Panther Creek High School
College: Texas A&M University
Intended Major: Business
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I'm looking forward to getting involved on campus, as well as obtaining my bachelor's degree and pursuing a potential Master's degree in Business Administration.
High School: Lone Star High School
College: Oklahoma State University
Intended Major: Psychology
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I am so excited to learn about my major because it intrigues me so much! I am also excited to make new friends and branch off on my own.
High School:
W.E. Boswell High School
College: Texas A&M University
Intended Major: Industrial Distribution
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I'm looking forward to being part of Texas A&M University. I am planning to be a member of the Fighting Texas Aggie Corps of Cadets which means I'll have the opportunity to serve my school, our student body, and the community around us. The leadership opportunities in front of me will be challenging and I am confident they will continue to shape me into the kind of leader I want to be in the future. I'm also looking forward to trying out for the Corps Golf Team, so I can represent my university in tournament play. As I look out over the next four years it's like stepping on the first tee box - you don't know what's coming but you are looking forward to every single moment and you have done what you can to prepare.
High School: David W. Carter High School
College: Prairie View A&M University
Intended Major: Business Management
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I am looking forward to meeting new people, networking, and seeing what I'm passionate about. I'm also looking forward to becoming a better version of myself, learning more about life and being more knowledgeable about things around me.
High School: iUniversity Prep
College: University of Texas at Dallas
Intended Major: Undecided (Likely Pre-Med or Business)
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I'm most looking forward to the friends I'll make throughout college, whether it's my new teammates on the golf team or just people in my classes. I'm also looking forward to the challenge of learning to manage my time properly and staying true to myself in new situations.
High School: Timber Creek High School
College: Trinity University
Intended Major: Marketing and Media Studies
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I am looking forward to doing research projects with my professors and joining various clubs on campus.
High School: Trinity School of Midland
College: Baylor University
Intended Major: Business
What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?
I'm most looking forward to starting a new chapter in my life, being active in my community, and going to all sporting events.