The Maine State Golf Association Scholarship Fund Committee is pleased to announce thirteen new scholarship awards of $1,500 each for the 2012-2013 academic year. The MSGA Scholarship is renewable on good academic standing for a maximum of four years of undergraduate study.

The Scholarship Fund has been in existence since 1950, and is intended for Maine young people of good character who show an active participation in golf as a player or employee at a Maine club, with demonstrated financial need and a strong record of academic achievement.

The MSGA, its member clubs, and its member players are proud to commit more than $55,000 each year to scholarships. Part of the proceeds from all MSGA competitions go toward the  Scholarship Fund. The Pro-Am of the Maine Open, currently sponsored by Charlie’s Auto Dealerships of Augusta, is the largest single source of contributions to the MSGA Scholarship Fund. For information about entering a team in the Pro-Am contact Nancy Storey at the MSGA office, 829-3549.

The new MSGA Scholars are:

Tyler Walton of Turner, son of Warren and Sharon Walton; Tyler is also the recipient of the Winchenbach Award as the top scholar among the new recipients.

Brandan Albee of Ellsworth, son of John and Belinda Albee

Craig Decato of York, son of Lawrence and Jo-Ann Decato

Tyler Foster of Winthrop, son of Scott Foster and Shelley Foster

Erik Lee of Hampden, son of Morris and Gina Lee

Daniel Muther of Unity, son of Adam and Debbie Muther

Malcolm Oliver of Damariscotta, son of Leon and Alicia Oliver

Matthew Packard of Falmouth, son of Douglas and Mary Packard

Ethan Pearl of Plymouth, son of Ralph and Carol Pearl

Seth Sweet of Madison, son of Dan and Kim Sweet

Alexander Viola of Brunswick, son of Anthony and Suzanne Viola

Evan Waddell of Presque Isle, son of Bryce and Marie Waddell

Brooke Wood of Machiasport, daughter of Craig and Brenda Wood

Congratulations to all!