Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship

Name: Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship

Award Amount: Covers full tuition and housing (often exceeding $10,000 per year)

Information And Eligibility:
The Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship is a prestigious, full-tuition and housing scholarship awarded to outstanding students who have demonstrated exceptional character, leadership, and dedication through their work as golf caddies. Administered by the Western Golf Association Evans Scholars Foundation, this program is one of the nation’s largest privately funded college scholarships.

The scholarship is specifically designed for students with a strong caddying background at participating golf clubs. In addition to financial need, applicants are evaluated on academic achievement, leadership, work ethic, and moral character. Evans Scholars attend partner universities across the United States and often live together in Evans Scholars housing on campus, creating a close-knit academic and professional community.

Named after Chick Evans, an accomplished amateur golfer and philanthropist, the program reflects his belief that hard work and opportunity can change lives. Scholars are encouraged to give back through leadership, service, and mentorship, continuing the legacy of the caddie tradition.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must have a strong record of caddying at a participating golf club.
• Must demonstrate financial need.
• Must have a minimum high school GPA (exact requirement varies by year).
• Must exhibit outstanding character, leadership, and work ethic.
• Must be a high school senior or current college student meeting program criteria.

Application Requirements:

• Completed online scholarship application.
• Verification of caddie service from a participating golf club.
• High school transcript.
• Financial information.
• Letters of recommendation attesting to character and work ethic.

Deadline: Typically February (exact date varies by region and year)

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