Sport Scholarships
Royal And Ancient Golf Bursary Scheme
Each year the R&A invests more than £300,000 in student and university golf. Currently, the R&A supports golf programmes at fifteen universities and awards 100 individual foundation scholarships to players from all over the world.
Breakdown of the Award
- The centrepiece of the year is the annual R&A Foundation Scholars Tournament. The contest is held in St Andrews in April over 54 holes. The tournament offers the leading man a place on the European Palmer Cup team to face the USA, with the leading woman receiving a starting place at a Ladies European Tour event. The event carries World Amateur Golf Ranking points.
- Minimum of £750 expenses
Criteria or consideration
Individual applicants for the R&A Scholarship must be in full-time, tertiary education. Male applicants must hold a handicap of +1 or better, while female applicants must be 2 or below. Applications will also be considered for players who have been selected for a national team or squad, even if they do not meet the handicap requirements.
How to Apply
Applications open in August and close in September annually, forms are available from the Royal and Ancient website.
Meet the Experts
Hugh Sproston
Sport Scholarship Manager
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Helen Waters
Sport Scholarship Officer
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