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John P. Burke Memorial Fund Scholarship

Offered by The Burke Fund · Free to apply

This scholarship program assists high school seniors and college students who work at Rhode Island Golf Association member clubs. Applicants must have completed at least two full seasons of qualifying golf club employment, show financial need and academic capability, and attend an interview. Award values vary across general and endowed funds.

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How hard is the John P. Burke Memorial Fund Scholarship to win?

A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. No published applicant or winner counts exist for this award, so Solyo shows no odds figure.

Odds
no published selection data
Paperwork
~3.3 hrs to file

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 rivalsRecommendation letters are required, a step many applicants skip
  • Fewer rivalsAn official transcript is required

How Solyo estimates this: We model the applicant field from how narrow the eligibility rules are, then divide the awards available by that field. Requirements such as essays and recommendation letters improve a serious applicant’s odds, because most browsers never complete them. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.

Who can apply for the John P. Burke Memorial Fund 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 and current college students
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  • Must have completed at least two full golf seasons (minimum 18 hours per week) in golf operations, maintenance, or front-of-house service at an RIGA member club.
  • Must complete an interview with the Scholarship Committee once the application file is complete.
  • Must demonstrate financial need and submit requested financial aid documents.
Good to know
  • June 1 deadline; year 2027 inferred based on the current date.

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What the application takes

  • 4 letters 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 June 1, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around June 1 each year.

Applications close
June 1, 2027
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Common questions about the John P. Burke Memorial Fund Scholarship

How much is the John P. Burke Memorial Fund Scholarship worth?

The John P. Burke Memorial Fund Scholarship awards amount not specified.

When is the John P. Burke Memorial Fund Scholarship deadline?

The current deadline is June 1, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around June 1 each year.

Who is eligible for the John P. Burke Memorial Fund Scholarship?

Key requirements: Open to high school seniors and current college students.

Does the John P. Burke Memorial Fund Scholarship require an essay?

No essay is required. The application does ask for 4 recommendations and a transcript. Expect to spend about 3.25 hours on it.

How hard is it to win the John P. Burke Memorial Fund Scholarship?

A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. No published applicant or winner counts exist for this award, so Solyo shows no odds figure. What is known: recommendation letters are required, a step many applicants skip and an official transcript is required. Plan on about 3.3 hrs of work.

Is the John P. Burke Memorial Fund Scholarship free to apply?

Yes. The John P. Burke Memorial Fund 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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