Rutgers University
A coordinated program of eleven named scholarships administered by the Rutgers Center for Turfgrass Science and funded by turfgrass associations, foundations, endowments and companies, including the Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey award, the Ralph Engel Scholarship and the Paul DesChamps Memorial. Awards typically range from US$500 to US$5,000 and are open to graduate students, undergraduates, two-year professional turf management students and high school seniors with a demonstrated interest in turfgrass science. Selection weighs academic performance, experience in the field and financial need.