Evans Scholarship
Offered by Western Golf Association / Evans Scholars Foundation · Free to apply
The Evans Scholarship covers full tuition and housing for four years and is published by the foundation as being worth more than $125,000 over a degree. It is the largest scholarship program for caddies in North America. What makes it unusual is that the qualifying condition is a behaviour rather than a talent: a strong caddie record, typically two or more seasons looping at a sponsoring club, alongside good academics and demonstrated financial need. In the 2025 cycle 1,060 caddies applied and 380 scholarships were awarded, which is a genuinely winnable rate for an award of this size. Scholars live together in Evans Scholarship houses at partner universities.
How hard is the Evans Scholarship to win?
Narrow eligibility keeps the applicant pool small, so a qualified student has a genuinely realistic shot. These are the awards worth prioritising.
- Published odds
- roughly 1 in 3 applicants
- Reported applicant field
- ~1,000 students
- Awards each cycle
- 380
- Payoff per hour of work
- $6,722 / hr
What drives the odds here
Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.
- More rivalsOpen nationwide, so the field is large
- Fewer rivalsAn essay is required, which filters out casual applicants
- Fewer rivalsRecommendation letters are required, a step many applicants skip
- Fewer rivalsAn official transcript is required
- Fewer rivalsOpen to a single grade level only
- More rivalsA large award draws far more applicants
Where this number comes from: This provider publishes its real applicant and winner counts, so the rate above is the actual published rate from a recent cycle, not a Solyo model. Rates shift a little from cycle to cycle, and nobody can promise a win, but this is as real as scholarship odds get.
Who can apply for the Evans Scholarship?
These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.
- Open to high school seniors
- Open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents (green card)
- Requires a strong caddie record, typically two or more seasons, and you must be caddying at the sponsoring club in the application year.
- Requires both the FAFSA and the CSS Profile, which is a heavier financial paperwork load than most awards.
- Must have completed junior year with above a B average in college preparatory courses.
What the application takes
- Essay required.
- 1 letter of recommendation. Ask teachers or counselors early; good letters take time.
- Transcript required. Request it from the school registrar ahead of the deadline.
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is September 30, 2026. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around September 30 each year. Applications open August 1. The application closes September 30 but the FAFSA and CSS Profile are not due until October 15. Start the financial paperwork early.
- FAFSA and CSS Profile due
- October 15, 2025
- Application opens
- August 1, 2026
- Application, evaluations and transcript due
- September 30, 2026
Does your student actually qualify?
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Common questions about the Evans Scholarship
How much is the Evans Scholarship worth?
The Evans Scholarship awards full tuition and housing (published as $125,000+ over 4 years) and is renewable in later years. 380 awards are made each cycle.
When is the Evans Scholarship deadline?
The current deadline is September 30, 2026. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around September 30 each year. Applications open August 1. The application closes September 30 but the FAFSA and CSS Profile are not due until October 15. Start the financial paperwork early.
When do Evans Scholarship applications open?
Applications open August 1, and close September 30, 2026. The application closes September 30 but the FAFSA and CSS Profile are not due until October 15. Start the financial paperwork early.
Who is eligible for the Evans Scholarship?
Key requirements: Open to high school seniors; Open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents (green card).
Does the Evans Scholarship require an essay?
Yes. The application requires an essay, 1 recommendation, and a transcript. Expect to spend about 10 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the Evans Scholarship?
Solyo estimates the odds at roughly 1 in 3 applicants, against a modelled field of ~1,000 students. The pool stays that size because an essay is required, which filters out casual applicants and recommendation letters are required, a step many applicants skip. At 10 hrs of work, that is about $6,722 of expected value per hour. This is an estimate from award structure, not a published acceptance rate.
Is the Evans Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The Evans Scholarship is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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