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!

Armando Chavez

A.B. Crockroft Memorial Scholarship

Abram Ross

A.B. Crockroft Memorial Scholarship

Coleman Arnett

A.B. Crockroft Memorial Scholarship

High School: Mart High School

College: Texas State Technical College

Intended Major: Culinary Arts

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

I'm look forward to getting started on what I want to do with my life.

Monte Swaner

A.B. Crockroft Memorial Scholarship

High School: Mart High School

College: Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Intended Major: Biology

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

I am excited to meet new people and work towards getting my degree.

Wesley Preskensis

Allison and Jerry Freeman Scholarships

High School: Mart High School

College: Texas State Technical College

Intended Major: Culinary Arts

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

I'm look forward to getting started on what I want to do with my life.

Garrett Moore

April and Mark Anthony Scholarship

High School: Mart High School

College: Texas State Technical College

Intended Major: Culinary Arts

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

I'm look forward to getting started on what I want to do with my life.

Tarun Anand

Ben Hogan Foundation Scholarship/Mike and Rosie Moncrief

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.

Hannah Martin

Ben Hogan Foundation Scholarship/Pat & Kori Green

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.

Addison Carpenter

Birdies for Kids Scholarship

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!

Trinity Harris

Birdies for Kids Scholarship

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.

Ryli Lewis

Briggs Berry Heart of a Lion Scholarship

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!

Akyah Ditto

Briggs Berry Heart of a Lion Scholarship

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.

Landry Ashmore

Destination Grapevine Texas Women's Open Scholarship

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!


Harry Wang

Dr. Bill Blair Scholarship

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.

Alexander Danko

Ewing Automotive Scholarship

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.

Sydney McCullough

Ewing Automotive Scholarship

High School: Permian High School

College: Angelo State University

Intended Major: Business Marketing

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

I am most looking forward to meeting new people and living in a new place!

Melissa Ojeda

Frank and Evelyn Borgsmiller Scholarship

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.

Samuel Bumgardner

Fritz and Mary Lee Duda Family Foundation Scholarship

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.

Josephine Craig

Gentle Creek Salute to the Vets Scholarship

High School: Temple High School

College: University of Houston

Intended Major: Pre-Med

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

Growing as a person and learning new skills that I can use in my future. 

Lillie Spies

Gentle Creek Salute to the Vets Scholarship

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.

Antonio Dimafelix

Holly and Doug Brooks Family Foundation Scholarship

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.

Gabrielle Zang

Holly and Doug Brooks Family Foundation Scholarship

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.

Chiara Brambilla

Holly and Doug Brooks Family Foundation Scholarship

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!

Sidney Gainor

Holly and Doug Brooks Family Foundation Scholarship

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!

Chloe Gains

Holly and Doug Brooks Family Foundation Scholarship

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!

Jason Lew

Holly and Doug Brooks Family Foundation Scholarship

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.

Patrick Worthey III

I Am A Golfer Foundation Scholarship

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.

Katelynn Moore

I Am A Golfer Foundation Scholarship

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.

Katherine Rendon

Jake McCollough/Dallas District Golf Association Scholarship

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.

Garrett McMellon

Jerry Andrews Scholarship

High School: Sachse High School

College: Cumberland University

Intended Major: Undecided

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

Traveling and meeting new people.

Delaney Newberry

Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship

Leilani Diezi

Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship

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.

Bella Leugers

Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship

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.

Catherine Swize

Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship

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.

Jillian Goodman

Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship

High School: JJ Pearce High School

College: The University of Oklahoma

Intended Major: Architecture

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

Meeting new people.

Connor Cassano

Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship

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.

Bailey Davidson

Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship

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.

Hailey Ashcraft

Jerry J. Ransom Scholarship

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.

Trista Volentine

Joe Bob Joyce Family Foundation Scholarship

High School: Brownsboro High School

College: Texas A&M University

Intended Major: Finance

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

I am looking forward to making new friends and joining high-impact programs!

Rhea Dinesh

Jon & Kim Morgan Scholarship

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.

Jayden Blevins

Jordan Spieth Family Foundation Scholarship

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.

Alejandro Canelo

Jordan Spieth Family Foundation Scholarship

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.

Mario Gutierrez

Jordan Spieth Family Foundation Scholarship

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.

Yasmin Cruz

Jordan Spieth Family Foundation Scholarship

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.

Addison Kelley

Links on PGA Parkway Scholarship

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.

Travis Jay Rodriguez

Links on PGA Parkway Scholarship

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.

Emmy Martinez

Links on PGA Parkway Scholarship

High School: Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School

College: Bentley University

Intended Major: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Business Adminstration

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 very excited about all of the opportunities that Bentley offers its students. I want to take advantage of all of it!

Hudson Parr

M&P Group Texas State Open Scholarship

High School: Trinity School of Texas

College: Texas A&M University

Intended Major: Sport 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.

Hogan Kenney

Mac Spikes PGA Member Scholarship

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.

Alexis Reyes

Miss Katie Scholarship

High School: W.W. Samuell High School

College: Eastfield College

Intended Major: Education

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

Graduation. I can't wait to feel accomplished again knowing that hard work pays off.

Christian Clanton

Mizzen + Main Scholarship

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 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.

Lindsey Li

Perry Arthur Scholarship

High School: Plano East Senior High

College: The University of Texas at Tyler

Intended Major: B.B.A in Finance

What are you looking forward to most about the college experience?

Meeting new people and playing collegiate golf!

Isaac Gregorie

Philip Bleakney Scholarship

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.

Bryana Ann Saucillo

Randy Smith Scholarship

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.

Morgan Nguyen

Rob Norland Scholarship

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.

Savannah McCabe

Ronny Glanton Scholarship

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.

Avery Nguyen

Royal Oaks Country Club/Nicolas Stafford Scholarship

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.

Dylan Ford

SA Smith Scholarship in Memory of Jerry D. Smith

Ella Upchurch

SA Smith Scholarship in Memory of Jerry D. Smith

Jace Boslow

Scottie & Meredith Scheffler Scholarship

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Connor Biggio

Scottie & Meredith Scheffler Scholarship

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.

Alexis Small

Sherill Park/Two Dads and a Coach Scholarship

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.

William Winfield

Sherill Park/Two Dads and a Coach Scholarship

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.

Remi Morriss

Talley Riggins Construction Group Scholarship

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.

Max Chan

Tehan Scholarship

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.

Kayce Ford

Texas Wounded Warrior Foundation Scholarship

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.

Jade Hofeldt

Texas Wounded Warrior Foundation Scholarship

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.

Christopher Locke

THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson Scholarship

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.

Vanessa Gonzalez

THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson Scholarship

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.

Angel Torres

THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson Scholarship

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.

Nancy Pacheco

THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson Scholarship

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.

Ace Sibley

The Ronny Golf Park Scholarship

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.

Andrew Cannon

The Ronny Golf Park Scholarship

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.

Bryce Cannon

The Ronny Golf Park Scholarship

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.

Brooklyn Iley

The Ronny Golf Park Scholarship

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.

Geren Gathright

Thomas Hanson Memorial Scholarship

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.

Patrick Worthey III

Tony Romo/Invited Celebrity Classic Scholarship

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.

Sachin Kommineni

Tony Romo/Invited Celebrity Classic Scholarship

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.

Madison Stansberger

Troy Reiser Scholarship

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.

Andrew McWilliams

West Texas Legends Scholarship honoring SA Smith, Hart Warren, Jay McClure and Sherwin Cox

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.

Aliesa Situmorang

Workday Scholarship

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.

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