Scholarships &Awards

Golf Ontario is now accepting applications for scholarships for candidates pursuing full-time post-secondary studies. To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Academic Achievement: Maintain a minimum overall academic average of 75% (or equivalent).

2. Membership: Be a member of a Golf Ontario/Golf Canada member club or a Gold member of the Public Player program.

3. Golf Involvement: Demonstrate active involvement in the game of golf.

Application Requirements:

All applications must be submitted online and include the following items. Incomplete applications will not be considered:

1. Scholarship Application Form: Complete and submit online.

2. Academic History: Provide a complete academic transcript.

3. Proof of Enrollment:

o First-year students: Proof of acceptance from your post-secondary institution.

o Returning students: Proof of enrollment from your post-secondary institution.

4. Membership Verification: Proof of Golf Ontario/Golf Canada membership.

5. Personal Essay: A typed, one-page essay on “How Golf Has Impacted My Life,” written and signed by the applicant.

6. Letters of Recommendation:

o One letter from a school official.

o One letter from another appropriate source.

7. For applicants attending a post-secondary school in this US only: Documentation signed by a school official outlining the impact of any outside scholarship monies on existing scholarships provided by the school.

Ensure you gather and prepare all required documents before submitting your application. We look forward to supporting your academic and golfing journey!

Ken McKenzie was a big proponent of kids gaining exposure to the game of golf. His devotion to the game and junior golf was never more evident than in his $75,000 donation to the Golf Association of Ontario’s Junior Scholarship Fund in 2004, which continues to assist young student athletes pursue their goals on and off the course.

Christine Fisher was a dedicated volunteer with the Golf Association for many years. She was an active supporter of amateur golf in Ontario at the provincial and club level throughout her career. She was instrumental in assisting with numerous events over the years and took a real interest in Junior golf.

To recognize Christine’s contributions to golf Brian Fisher, the Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation and the GAO have developed this scholarship award. It will not only honour her memory but will ensure she is never forgotten in the golfing community.

The recipient of this award shall be a female golfer who demonstrates exceptional academic background, success in golf at the local, provincial and national level, participates in extra curricular activities and gives back to the sport community in some way.

Preference will be given to applicants from the Waterloo Region or those attending the University of Waterloo.

To the Golf Association of Ontario, Craig Revell represented what the game is all about. As a player he achieved tremendous heights,’and as a person he demonstrated respect for the game, for the underlying foundations of the game and for all who are involved in the game. While we will all miss his presence at every level of the game – local up to international – perhaps through this scholarship award’we can ensure that he is not forgotten

Presenting an annual Scholarship in Craig’s name represents the fact that he not only achieved success on the golf course but also in all facets of his life. He recognized that achieving academic success was very important in maximizing future options.

Revell’s talent will be sadly missed by the golfing community he dearly loved. Revell once had a promising golf career ahead of him when he left Kingston in the fall of 2003 to attend Michigan State University on a golf scholarship. Craig’s golf resume includes a number of celebrations including winning the 2001 Junior Tournament of Champions and the Juvenile Tournament of Champions. 2002 saw him win the Ontario Junior Championship, and he would place third in the 2003 Ontario Men’s Amateur and be selected for the Willingdon Cup team while still of Junior age. Craig also began his College career at Michigan State by winning the first Collegiate event he competed in.

Helena Harbridge of Etobicoke began her golfing career at age ten at Scarlett Woods Golf Course, playing alongside her older brother Daniel. Within a few years, she developed into one of the top junior golfers in Ontario. She won the TDCAA High School Girls Regional Championship in 2004, and won numerous CJGA events, culminating in the 2004 CJGA Order of Merit. She also competed successfully in GAO events and two Toronto Star Women’s Amateurs.

In 2005, Helena left home to attend the University of West Georgia on an athletic scholarship where, as a freshman, she established herself as the ’heart and spirit’ of the women’s fledgling golf program. She was the first UWG woman to win a golf tournament, and led the team to three wins its very first year.

Helena battled through health problems early in life but did not let them deter her from pursuing her goals on and off the course. She was a hard worker and supported herself in golf by working at Humber Valley and her beloved Weston Golf and Country Club. She always dreamed of getting a U.S. scholarship so she could combine golf and her education and did just that. She was an Ontario Scholar at Bishop Allen Academy, made the Dean’s List at UWG, and was on target to achieve a 4.0 GPA and become an Academic All-American.

Although her death was unexpected and untimely, she will never be forgotten. This scholarship will be awarded to a student athlete who has overcome adversity to reach their goals on and off the golf course. This award, named in Helena’s honour, will help perpetuate her legacy of hard work, perseverance and dedication to become one of Ontario’s top junior golfers.

Former Board Member and Executive Director of the GAO (Golf Association of Ontario)/OGA (Ontario Golf Association) – now known as Golf Ontario, Dave Mills committed a lifetime of passion to the sport. Over the years, Dave was at the helm for many successful initiatives, including introducing learn to play clinics, educational seminars, Golf in Schools, new provincial championships, creating the GAO Scholarship Program, Team Ontario, and participation in Canadian and Ontario Summer Games. Dave was also instrumental in leading the process to amalgamate Ontario Golf Association with the Ontario Ladies Golf Association, to create Golf Ontario, now one of the largest golf associations in North America.

Dave was committed to the game in many ways, while also a certified rules official, he was a consistent volunteer at many event across Ontario – even into his retirement. His love for the game was evident throughout his life and cherished every moment he got to tee it up with friends and family.

To honour his legacy, Golf Ontario and Golf Canada Foundation have established the Dave Mills Scholarship to be awarded to aspiring Canadian student athletes pursuing post-secondary opportunities.

Donations to this scholarship fund are accepted here: Dave Mills Scholarship Fund.

Since beginning their partnership in 2004, Baka Communications has been a dedicated supporter of amateur golf in Ontario, aligning its mission with Golf Ontario’s commitment to nurturing the sport’s growth at the grassroots level. Their dedication to the game and junior golf is evident through their annual support of one male and one female junior golfer, helping them pursue their goals on the course and in the classroom. Preference will be given to applicants who are applying to post secondary education in Ontario.

Helena Harbidge Award
Antiona Ho / University of Victoria

Craig Revell Award
Kelly Zhao / Elon University

Ken Mackenzie Award
Finlay Kennie / Western University

Christine Fisher Award
Mia Wong / University of Toronto

Dave Mills Award

Michelle Ding / Williams College
Graydon Laughlin / Bellarmine University

GO Scholarship
Ashley Lafontaine / Elon University
Lucy Yang / University of Toronto
Jacob Foxworthy / University of Waterloo

Helena Harbidge Award
Kacey Walker / Florida Atlantic University

Craig Revell Award
Andreas Diogenous / / San Jose State University

Ken Mackenzie Award
Isabella Ferguson / Simon Fraser University

Christine Fisher Award
Kira Turner / University of Western Ontario

GO Scholarship
Julia Alexander-Carew / University of British Columbia
Mia Sung / University of Toronto
Ben Herbert / Niagara University
Madison Barber / Towson University
Matteo Rocco / Oakland University

Helena Harbidge Award
Miriam (Mimi) Braiter / Carleton University

Craig Revell Award
Peter Blazevic / University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Ken Mackenzie Award
Ashley Noh / University of Toronto

Christine Fisher Award
Abigail Barker / University of Waterloo

GO Scholarship
Connor Di Salle / Laurentian University
Madeline Alderman / St Clair College
Myranda Quinton / Penn State University
Oscar Feschuk / Texas A&M International

Helena Harbridge Award
Ryan Kaichis / Western University

Craig Revell Award
Jarrod Smith / University of Windsor

Ken McKenzie Award
Jaqueline Giles / University of Guelph

Christine Fisher Memorial Award
Hana Yoshida / University of Waterloo

GO Scholarship
Conor Gaudet / Wilfrid Laurier University
Joseph Colasimone / Laurentian University
Michael Barnett / University of Waterloo
Tyler Schaap / Belmont Abbey College

Helena Harbridge Award
Andrew Szent-Ivany / Trent University

Craig Revell Award
Aidan Hussey / McMaster University

Ken McKenzie Award
Alexander Brisebois / University of Toronto

Christine Fisher Memorial Award
Riley Purdie / University of Waterloo

GO Scholarship
Kavith Ranchagoda / McMaster University
Nicholas Tanovich / University of Windsor
Cade Preston / Lincoln Memorial University
Calista Zeng / Emory University

Helena Harbridge Award
Kegan Mongru / Western University

Craig Revell Award
Ranen Oomen-Danckert / University of British Columbia

Ken McKenzie Award
Nathan Douglas / University of Toronto

Christine Fisher Memorial Award
Julia Moretto / McGill University

GO Scholarship
Jason Gage / Western University
Michael Guyatt / McMaster University
Hayden Scott / Western University
Max Wang / Western University
Quinn Arial / Holy Cross College

Craig Revell Scholarship:
Cynthia Zhao / Hofstra University

Christine Fisher Memorial Student Award:
Arrington Bard / University of Waterloo

Ken McKenzie Award:
Justin Grant / Queen’s University

Helena Harbridge Scholarship:
Owen Dick / Barton College

Golf Ontario Scholarship:
Tyler Lam / Western University
Ryan McLay / Saint Mary’s University
Matthew Cholod / Northern Illinois University
Nicholas Marchese / Palm Beach Atlantic University
Ethan Siebert / Defiance College
Benjamin Lowe / Bishops University
Benjamin Baker / Queen’s University

Helena Harbridge Award
James Parsons / University of Guelph – Humber

Craig Revell Award
Tyler Nagano / University of Western Ontario

Ken McKenzie Award
Kristen Wong / Gardner Webb University

Christine Fisher Memorial Award
Claire Konning / University of Waterloo

GO Scholarship
Christian Ethier / Mars Hill University
Nicholas McLean / Adelphi Univesity
Matthew Puzhitsky / University of Toronto
Natasha Stasiuk / Ottawa University – Arizona
Ryan Stolys / Simon Fraser University
Michael von Schalburg / Queen’s University

Helena Harbridge Award
Meghan Bennett / Florida Atlantic University

Craig Revell Award
Jaret Chipman / Canisius College

Ken McKenzie Award
Dante Severini / University of Western Ontario

Christine Fisher Memorial Award
Laura Maria Luna Cabrera / University of Toronto

GO Scholarship
Melany Chong / Appalachian State University
Anna Foley / DePauw Univesity
Noah Oakes / McMaster University
Ross Love / Wilfrid Laurier University
Jenna Watts / University of Guelph
Sam Meek / Southern Illinois University
Jackson Bowery / Western University
Noah Harkness / King University

Helena Harbridge Award
Dustin Barr / University of Detroit Mercy

Craig Revell Award
Sam McNulty / Thomas University

Ken McKenzie Award
John YounSung Kim / Pomona College

Christine Fisher Memorial Award
Kelsey Fuchs / University of Toronto

GO Scholarship
Trevor Corner / Queen’s University
Aaron Black / Queen’s University
Phillip Martin / University of Waterloo
Nicole Gargarella / University of Victoria
Alexandra Amos / Grand Valley State University
Thomas DeMarco / Morehead State University
Genevieve Stelmacovich / Park University
Marlies Klekner-Alt / Northwood University

Helena Harbridge Award
Eric Macrow / University of Detroit Mercy

Craig Revell Award
Madison Easterbrook / Florida Gulf Coast University

Ken McKenzie Award
Gavin McQueenie / University of British Columbia

Christine Fisher Memorial Award
Maria Alexandra Garcia / University of Waterloo

GO Scholarship
Trent Abraham / University of British Columbia
Russell Bowie / Queen’s University
Grace Glofcheskie / University of Guelph
Austin Kirkwood / University of Western Ontario
Ana Peric / University of Toronto
Marc Casullo / Francis Marion University
Sarah Geurten / King’s College University (Western)
Corrine Grans-Wood / Savannah College of Art and Design
Sarah-Anne Smurlick / Loyola University

Helena Harbridge Award
Tianen Nar / University of Toronto

Craig Revell Award
Kiersten Klekner-Alt / University of Ottawa

Ken McKenzie Award
David Gaylord / Fairleigh Dickinson University

Christine Fisher Memorial Award
Stephanie Chu / University of Waterloo

GO Scholarship
Matthew Chiasson / Ashford University
Christian Elliott / Penn State University
Bryce Evon / University of Michigan
Taewon Kim / York University
Chris Lao / Western University
Daniel Luftspring / University of Minnesota
Josh Whalen / Kent State University
Chris Wilson / Colgate University

Helena Harbridge Award
Rachel Drisdelle / University of Toronto

Craig Revell Award
Truman Tai / University of Toronto

Ken McKenzie Award
Matthew Gerber / Princeton University

Christine Fisher Memorial Award
Stefanie Bothwell / University of Waterloo

GO Scholarship
Adam Searle / Queen’s University
Meghan McDougall / University of Kentucky
Sarah Holtby Dunning / University of Toronto
Wesley Campbell / University of Waterloo
Brett McIntosh / University of Michigan
David French / University of British Columbia
Eliott Fledderus / Queen’s University
Mitch Robinson / McMaster University
Jake Adams / University of Waterloo

Helena Harbridge Award
Rachel Drisdelle / University of Toronto

Craig Revell Award
Truman Tai / University of Toronto

Ken McKenzie Award
Matthew Gerber / Princeton University

Christine Fisher Memorial Award
Stefanie Bothwell / University of Waterloo

GO Scholarship
Adam Searle / Queen’s University
Meghan McDougall / University of Kentucky
Sarah Holtby Dunning / University of Toronto
Wesley Campbell / University of Waterloo
Brett McIntosh / University of Michigan
David French / University of British Columbia
Eliott Fledderus / Queen’s University
Mitch Robinson / McMaster University
Jake Adams / University of Waterloo

Helena Harbridge Award
Vanessa Dupuis / University of Guelph

Craig Revell Award
Karen Millage / University of Guelph

Ken McKenzie Award
Brent McKenzie / Wofford College

Christine Fisher Memorial Award
Devon Rizzo / University of Waterloo
Jane Tang / University of Waterloo

GO Scholarship
Christopher McGrath / University of Memphis
Miranda David / University of Western Ontario
Tyler Szela / University of Western Ontario
Danielle Szela / University of Western Ontario
Shaun Hall / Durham College
Conner Charlebois / Bentley College
Ben Murray / University of Waterloo

Helena Harbridge Award
Taylor Prilisauer / University of Guelph

Craig Revell Award
Brett Mitchell / Brock University

Ken McKenzie Award
Daley Byles / Gardner-Webb University NC

Christine Fisher Memorial Award
Alexandra Hughes / Wilfrid Laurier
Megan Zalewski / Queens University

GO Scholarship
David Olejnik / University of Western Ontario
Amy Williams / University of Western Ontario
Rachael Andrew / University of Western Ontario
Mathew Wheeler / University of St Andrews, Scotland
Mackenzie Hughes / Kent State University

Helena Harbridge Award
Stephanie Klein / SUNY Albany

Craig Revell Award
David Byrne / U of Detriot Mercy

Ken McKenzie Award
Michael Oudyk / Wilfrid Laurier University

Investors Group Scholarship
Lisa Boyko / University of Western Ontario
Eric Donatelli / Queen’s University

GO Scholarship
Luke Morrow / Lakehead University
David Crawford / Wingate University
Garret Rank / University of Waterloo
Brendan McKee / University of Guelph
Marcus Hoffman / University of Guelph
Scott Landreth / University of Akron