Bloom Golf Partners is pleased to announce its 2026 Turfgrass Management Scholarship, supporting students and early-career professionals committed to advancing the science, leadership, and craft of turfgrass management.
Investing in the Next Generation of Turfgrass Leaders
Bloom Golf Partners Turfgrass Management Scholarship
Requirements
Applicants must submit a completed application form, an updated resume, and two referral letters—one from their current supervisor and one from an influential person in their life—along with a 500-word minimum essay describing a moment that changed their outlook on the turfgrass industry, how that shift affected their career path, and who played a key role in influencing that change.
Eligibility
The scholarship will be offered at the end of each year with three prizes being award in total. The grand prize winner will receive a $6,000 scholarship toward their education in a Turfgrass related field, as well as travel and lodging to the 2027 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in New Orleans, Louisiana. The second prize winner will receive a $2,000 scholarship, and third prize will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
Our Criteria
Eligibility is limited to applicants who meet all of the following criteria:
Actively Employed
Eligible applicants include current turfgrass crew members, AITs, and interns.
Actively Enrolled
Applicants enrolled or enrolling in a U.S. college or university to study Turfgrass Management.
Application Deadline
Applications must be received by December 31, 2025.