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Higher Education Scholarship
Supported by Jacobsen
Thanks to generous support from Jacobsen, BIGGA has been able to award Higher Education Scholarships since 2002.
Designed to help greenkeeper members of BIGGA move into higher education, the scholarships may be awarded to those studying for the following qualifications:
- N/SVQ Level 4
- Higher National Certificate
- Foundation Degree/HND
- BSc Turf Management
- MA in Sustainable Golf Course Management
To be eligible for a scholarship, you must meet the following:
- Be a Greenkeeper Member of BIGGA
- Be working as a full-time greenkeeper
- Have been a BIGGA Member for a minimum of 2 years
The following criteria may also be taken into consideration:
- Type of Education Course
- Previous Training and Development
- If the course contains an environmental module
- Contribution to BIGGA
Your details will also be shared with Jacobsen.
To apply for a Higher Education Scholarship, download an application form from your My BIGGA pages.
2018 Scholarships have been awarded to:
Amanda Dorans - HNC Golf Course Management
Jonathan Gamble - HNC Golf Course Management
Blair Shearer - HNC Golf Course Management
2017 Scholarships have been awarded to:
David Perdisatt - HNC Golf Course Management
Richard Johnstone - HND Golf Course Management
Allan Duncan - HNC Golf Course Management
2016 Scholarships have been awarded to:
Tom Coulson - HNC Golf Course Management
Barry McCulloch - HNC Golf Course Management
David Roberts - FdSc Sportsturf
Benjamin Williams - FdSc Sportsturf