HOW
TO
APPLY
The Sara Scholarship application for 2024 is open. The 2024 application deadline is April 30, 2024. A minimum of twelve (12) $2500 scholarships will be awarded in 2024 to female high school seniors who have some involvement with the sport of golf.
The application can be downloaded from the link below.
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for the Sara Scholarship, applicants must...
Be female
Be high school seniors with the intention to graduate at the end of the school year
Meet entrance requirements and plan to enroll at an accredited college or university in the United States
Have a cumulative minimum unweighted GPA (grade point average) of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale
Demonstrate financial need
Demonstrate excellent character and active involvement with the sport of golf. Skill in playing golf is not a criterion
Examples include playing golf as a hobby or as part of a team, working at a golf course, as a caddy or in a pro shop, and any other direct, active engagement with the sport
Application must include...
Completed Sara Scholarship Application form
Copy of Official High School Transcript (including Fall semester grades from senior year)
Applicant’s personal essay (see section VI of application)
Copy of applicant’s Student Aid Report (SAR), including the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) or Student Aid Index (SAI)
In order to qualify for the Sara Scholarship, you must first file a Free Application For Student Aid (FAFSA) with the U.S. Department of Education to determine your eligibility for student aid. It is extremely important to do this as soon as possible, as the application takes time to process and deadlines vary from state to state. Once your application is processed, the Department of Education will send you a Student Aid Report (SAR) detailing your eligibility for aid.
ONE letter of recommendation from a high school teacher, counselor or administrator such as a principal. As an alternative, a letter of recommendation from a local business or professional person is acceptable. Please send only ONE letter of recommendation.
DEADLINE
The completed Sara Scholarship application and all supporting documents (see application checklist above) must be put in the same envelope and postmarked on or before April 30, 2024.
APPLICATIONS
TO
The Sara Scholarship
The Henry & Sara Sheehan Foundation
310 N. Kensington Ave.
LaGrange Park, IL. 60526
NOTIFICATION
OF
RECEIVING
AN
AWARD
Winning applicants will be notified on or before August 15, 2024.