Scholorships

Our Scholarship Program

Since the Trans-Miss Scholarship Fund granted a $600 scholarship in 1953 to Colorado State University (then Colorado A&M), the Trans-Mississippi Golf Association has become a national leader in assisting young men and women pursuing careers in turf management.

Students at the following schools have received Trans-Miss scholarships:

University of Arizona
University of Arkansas
University of California-Davis
California Poly-Pomona
Clark State Community College
Colorado State University
Hutchinson Community College
Iowa State University
Kansas State University
Lake City Community College
Louisiana State University

University of Maryland
Michigan State University
University of Minnesota
Mississippi State University
University of Missouri
University of Nebraska
University of Nevada
North Carolina State University
North Dakota State University
The Ohio State University
Oklahoma State University

Oregon State University
Penn State University
Purdue University
Rhode Island University
Rutgers University
South Dakota State University
University of Tennessee
Texas A&M University
Texas Tech University
Utah State University
University of Wisconsin

Funds for the scholarships come from member club dues and contributions by individuals and corporations, as well as interest from the association’s Endowment Fund.

How to Apply

The 2013 scholarship application deadline was Saturday, September 14. Additional questions regarding the scholarship program should be sent via email to: raddington@trans-miss.org.

Graduate Testimonials

Jay Morrish - noted architect: "The Trans-Mississippi Scholarship led to a major career change. The financial aid and assistance was invaluable.”

Ken Gorzycki - Director of Agronomy, Horseshoe Bay Resort, Horseshoe Bay, Texas: "Both the financial help as well as the recognition helped me — and so many others — to develop our careers.”

The Trans-Mississippi Turf Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)3 corporation.