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Walter J. Travis Memorial Scholarship

Last updated May 5, 2026

Deadline

2026-05-15

Country

United States

Level

undergraduate, masters

Organization

The Walter J. Travis Society, Inc.

Field

Landscape Design, Golf Course Architecture, Golf Course Turf Grass Management, Golf Course Superintendent, Professional Golf Management, Club Professional, Sports Journalism (with a special interest in golf)

Funding

partial

Overview

The Walter J. Travis Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually by The Walter J. Travis Society, Inc. It honors Walter J. Travis's significant contributions to the game of golf as a champion amateur golfer, golf course architect, turf grass expert, and golf journalist. The scholarship aims to support students pursuing careers related to golf or outstanding amateur golfers.

Coverage

This scholarship provides an award of $1,000. Five awards are granted each year. The funds can be used for any legitimate educational expense. Awards are renewable for subsequent years, subject to re-application and meeting specific criteria.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled or matriculated as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited two-year or four-year college/university for the upcoming Fall semester. The scholarship is open to students pursuing careers in landscape design/golf course architecture, golf course turf grass management/golf course superintendent, professional golf management, club professional, or sports journalism with a special interest in golf. Additionally, outstanding amateur high school/college/university golfers are eligible based on their competitive record, and they do not need to be pursuing a golf-related career. Ethiopian students are eligible as there are no nationality restrictions mentioned.

Requirements

Applicants must submit a complete online application form, which includes essays. Official transcripts must be sent DIRECTLY from the applicant's college/university to [email protected]; transcripts sent by the applicant will be discarded. Similarly, letters of recommendation must be sent DIRECTLY from the recommenders to [email protected]; letters sent by the applicant will be discarded. For renewal applications, at least one letter of recommendation must be from one of the student’s professors, and evidence of maintaining a 3.00 GPA or higher is required.

How to apply

1. Complete the online application form available at the official apply URL. 2. Arrange for your official academic transcripts to be sent directly from your educational institution to [email protected]. 3. Arrange for your letters of recommendation to be sent directly from your recommenders to [email protected]. 4. Ensure all application materials are submitted by the specified deadline.

Notes

The application deadline is May 15, 2026, at Midnight, EST USA. The scholarship is primarily intended for study at institutions within the United States, based on the universities attended by previous award winners. For any questions regarding the scholarship, you may contact [email protected].

Source & Verification

Host organization: The Walter J. Travis Society, Inc.

Original source: JLV College Counseling

Official application page: https://form.jotform.com/251322882536155

Verify the deadline, eligibility, and document list on the official website before applying.

How to Apply

1

Read the full requirements

Visit the official application page and read all eligibility criteria carefully before investing time in the application.
2

Gather your documents

Collect transcripts, certificates, and references. Official copies may require apostille — start this process early.
3

Request recommendation letters

Contact your referees at least 4–6 weeks before the deadline. Brief them on the scholarship and your goals.
4

Write your motivation letter

Be specific about your goals, why you chose this program, and your plan to contribute to Ethiopia after completing your studies.
5

Proofread and submit early

Submit at least 3–5 days before the deadline. Technical issues are common — never submit on the last day.