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“It is a tremendous honour to be the recipient of the William Kucey Scholarship. I would like to thank the Golf Canada Foundation and the Charles and Jane Kucey Foundation for generously supporting my education at the University of Toronto. With this scholarship, I hope to continue to work towards my engineering degree

while representing the university on the golf team. Furthermore, I hope to pursue a career in which I can apply my engineering and computer science knowledge to the

golf world.”

- Grant Lau

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School: University of Toronto Degree: Engineering Science + PEY GPA: 89 Handicap: +1.5 • 2019 Queens Invitational, 2nd • 2019 Ontario Junior Qualifier, 3rd • 2019-2020 University of Toronto Athletic

Scholarship • 2020 GOLF Magazine + Nicklaus Design

Challenge Finalist

“I am grateful and honoured to receive Golf Canada Foundation’s Connor/Spafford Scholarship for the 2020-21 school year. I want to extend my greatest thanks to the Connor and Spafford families for their financial support, which allows me to pursue

higher education and play collegiate golf in the NAIA. Attending university in the United States presents financial challenges and this scholarship goes a long way to help offset the costs incurred by my family who are supporting me along the way.”

- Benjamin Callaghan


School: Savannah College of Art and Design Degree: Architecture GPA: 96 Handicap: 1.2 • 2020 Kramer Cup Award Winner • 2020 Charles B. Bud Citizenship Award Winner • 2019 Abercrombie Junior Club Champion • 2019/20 Shattuck St. Mary’s School Golf Team

Captain • 2017-2020 Volunteer Junior Golf Coach

“I was very happy and appreciative to learn that I was selected as the recipient of the Robert Salsberg Scholarship. This scholarship significantly reduces the

financial burden of going away for University and allows me to pursue my passion for golf. When dealing with difficult life situations I am now equipped to

tackle them head-on due to a lot of the life lessons that I have learned through golf. Thank you to the Golf Canada Foundation for selecting me for this scholarship. Your

generosity has inspired me to help others and to give back to my community.”

- Samantha Copeland


School: University of British Columbia - Okanagan

Degree: Kinesiology GPA: 87 Handicap: 4.3 • 2020 National PACWEST Tournament, 1st • 2020 PACWEST Golf Championship, 2nd • Willow Park G&CC Volunteer Jr. Girls Golf

Coach • 2020 UBCO Heat Women’s team MVP • 2020 UBCO Heat Leadership Award Winner

“I am sincerely appreciative to Golf Canada for selecting me as the recipient of the Marlene Streit Golf Scholarship. It is a tremendous honour to receive an award

named after a legendary golfer who I have admired my entire career. Ms. Streit set the standard of what it is meant to be an amateur golfer, balancing both successes on and off the course. The bar she set guides both male and female golfers across the world, myself included. I accept these funds with unending gratitude as they will allow me to continue to play the game I love and complete my legal degree

with a lessened financial burden.”

- Laura DeMarco


School: University of Windsor Degree: Law GPA: 86 Handicap: 0 • 2020 Brock Invitational Champion • 2020 Windsor Invitational Champion • Furman University Assistant Women’s Golf

Coach • 2020 University of Windsor Italian Law

Assoc., 2L Director • 2020 University of Detroit Mercy Class of

2022 Dual JD Student Government, Treasurer

“I am very thankful to be the recipient of the Mary Ellen Driscoll Scholarship. I am so happy to receive the recognition of all the hard work I have put in throughout

the years. This scholarship will not only help me pursue my plans for golf, but also further my education as I work towards becoming a medicine student. I am grateful for all the opportunities golf has given me and will continue to bring. Thank you for

the support.”

- Mackenzie Deveau


School: University of Ottawa Degree: Biomedical Sciences GPA: 88 Handicap: 7.3 • 2020 Maple Leaf Junior Tour—Fox Harbour

Resort Champion • 2020 Maple Leaf Junior Tour—Fox Creek GC

Champion • Volunteer Golf Coach • New Brunswick Jr. Girls Team Member

“I am honoured and grateful to receive the Canadian Seniors’ Golf Association Scholarship. The financial support will help allow me to focus my efforts solely on my education and golf game. Education and golf are two very important things in my life and to have support in my education from the golf community means a lot to me. Thank you to the Golf Canada Foundation and the Canadian Seniors’ Golf

Association for this award and for supporting golf throughout Canada.”

- John Paul Kahlert


School: University of British Columbia Degree: Applied Science GPA: 94.5 Handicap: +1.8 • 2020 Meadow Gardens GC Club Champion • 2020 VGT Westwood Plateau Shootout

Champion • Thomas Haney SS Student Council President • Thomas Haney SS Class Valedictorian • 2019 British Columbia Junior Boys’ Provincial

Order of Merit, 3rd

“I am very honoured, proud, and grateful to be the recipient of the 2020 Geordie Hilton Academic Scholarship. Throughout high school, I was busy playing AAA

hockey and golf; however, I always made it a priority to balance my academics and athletics. Receiving this award is a testament to me that my hard work has paid off.

This scholarship will aid me financially as I begin my studies at Wilfrid Laurier University. I will continue to develop my golf game at WLU while focusing on the

rigorous business program. I would like to thank Golf Canada for everything they do for this great sport across our country and for providing me with this assistance.“

- Isiah Katsube


School: Wilfrid Laurier University Degree: Business Administration GPA: 95 Handicap: 0.5 • 2019 WCSAA High School Golf Champion • 2020 Ernie Kendall Award for Academics and

Athletics Winner • 2020 Senior Athlete of the Year • 2020 High School Hockey Team Captain • 2016-2020 High School Golf MVP

“I am very grateful and honored to be awarded the Jim Fraser Scholarship from the Canadian Seniors’ Golf Association and Golf Canada Foundation. Being able to play golf at a collegiate level while pursuing a post-secondary education is truly a dream come true. Golf has helped shape me into the person I am today and has taught me many important lessons. It has also provided me with such special experiences and opportunities. These funds will greatly assist me in focusing on achieving my goals as I balance school, playing golf and being actively involved in my community. This

support and recognition is greatly appreciated and I am determined to continue working hard. Thank you so much for your generosity.”

- Emily Li


School: University of British Columbia Degree: Science GPA: 94 Handicap: 3.9 • 2019 Team British Columbia at the Girls Jr.

American’s Cup • Port Moody SS Golf Team Captain • 2019 Meadow Gardens Junior Club

Champion • 2019 Meadow Gardens Junior Club

Champion • 2018-2020 BC Children’s Hospital Club

President

“I am very thankful to be the recipient of the Connor/Spafford Scholarship. These funds will greatly help me in pursuing my dream of playing NCAA golf and

furthering my education. I am currently in my junior year at Wagner College, and I am enjoying every moment of it. Wagner College has provided me with many

valuable experiences and opportunities. Being a member of the Wagner Women's golf team has provided me with support and encouragement from my teammates

and coaches. Thank you to the Connor and Spafford families for your financial support, it is much appreciated.”

- Heather McLean


School: Wagner College Degree: Biological Sciences GPA: 95 Handicap: 0.5 • 2019 COBRA PUMA Girls Championship, 1st • 2019 Future Links Atlantic Championship, 4th • 2020 NSGA Women’s Amateur Championship, T-4 • 2020 Ken-Wo Golf Club Women’s Club Champion • 2018-2020 North East Conference Academic Honor

Roll and Commissioner’s Honor Roll

“I would like to thank Golf Canada and Golf Quebec for awarding me the Suzanne Beauregard Scholarship. Receiving this scholarship means a lot to me as this not only recognize my efforts in my

sport but also for my education. I have the unique chance to pursue golf in college, being able to practice and compete in the sport I love while getting a college degree. This has always been a

dream for me since I started playing golf. I began playing golf when I was 12 years old and I knew the first time I picked up a club, that I would love the game. I always loved school, I know school is an important aspect of life and a good path toward my future. Having the privilege to receive this kind of scholarship is for me a great recognition. It helps me realize that all the efforts you do on the course or in class, can pay eventually pay off and that you can be rewarded one way or the other. Knowing that this scholarship is from the Suzanne Beauregard foundation, a marvelous

person who dedicated her time to youth programs and a role model, is a huge honor. Growing up, seeing people investing their time and money towards the next generation is inspiring. I hope that

one day, I can be an inspiration or as generous as Mme Beauregard is.” - Alexandre Mercier


School: Tampa University Degree: Sports Management GPA: 89.5 Handicap: +3.5 • 2020 CIRCUIT JUNIOR DESJARDINS 1

Champion • 2020 Duke of Kent Tournament, T2nd • 2020 Elm Ridge CC Men’s Match Play

Championship, 5th • 2020 Hurricane Tour Florida, 5th

“I am very thankful to be the recipient of the Canadian Seniors’ Golf Association Scholarship. This scholarship helps me to continue living a dream of playing golf for SFU while also working towards a degree I love. It helps to validate the effort I have

put in to both golf and my extra curricular activities as well as encouraging me to continue those efforts. I am looking forward to the year ahead and the

opportunities it will bring!”

- Ryan Stolys


School: Simon Fraser University Degree: Computer Engineering GPA: 90 Handicap: +1.5 • 2020 VGT—Meadow Gardens Classic

Champion • 2020 Golden Ears Open, 2nd • 2020 NCAA Academic All-American • 2020 GNAC Golf All-Academic Team • 2020 Simon Fraser University Top Scholar

Athlete • Co-Creator of Simon Fraser University SAACs

#FindYourWhy Mental Health Campaign

“I’m extremely thankful and honoured to receive the Marlene Streit Golf Scholarship. I believe that both athletic and educational growth are very important

in my life. Being able to find the right balance between practices and academic studies have taught me so much just in the first few months of University. This

award is important to me because it will help me in pursuing my dream as a collegiate golfer and as a student.”

- Sonja Tang


School: University of British Columbia Degree: Bachelor of Kinesiology GPA: 90.5 Handicap: 0.0 • 2020 GVT Golden Eagle Championship, 5th • 2020 BC Junior Girls Championship, 9th • 2019 Maple Leaf Junior Tour Humber College

PGM Champion • 2019-2020 SMUS Talks Head • 2020 Parents Auxiliary Sportsmanship Award

“ Receiving this scholarship will help me achieve my educational and athletic career goals. As a varsity athlete it is challenging to balance between my academic and

athletic career and this scholarship goes a long way in helping me to focus more on my academic and varsity commitments as it relieves some of the financial stress

university puts on me. I am extremely grateful to Golf Canada and to Mapleview for awarding me this golf scholarship and I cannot thank you enough.”

- Chloe Wilson


School: Carleton University Degree: Criminology and Criminal Justice GPA: 78 Handicap: 3.3 • Carlton Ravens Women’s Team Captain • 2020 Mississippi GC Women’s Club

Champion • 2x Carlton Ravens Women’s Golf MVP • 2x OUA Golf Second Team Allstar • 3x LCIAA Golf Champion

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