LPGA Foundation Scholarships

The LPGA Foundation administers several scholarship programs for young women who enjoy the game of golf and plan to attend college in the United States in the fall. Qualifications for all scholarships include strong academic programs, community service, and recommendations.

The Marilynn Smith Scholarship will be awarded to high school seniors from the United States and Canada who will be playing golf at the collegiate level. Multiple $5,000 scholarships will be awarded in 2026.

The Chevron Dinah Shore Scholarship is granted annually to female high school seniors who are pursuing a college education, but will not be playing collegiate golf. In an effort to preserve the legacy of Dinah Shore and her contributions to women’s golf, Chevron is offering two (2) $2,500 scholarships to be awarded per year renewable over 4 years ($10,000 total for each recipient).

The Renee Powell Scholarship will be awarded to female, Black or African American, high school seniors pursuing a full-time course of study and playing collegiate golf at an accredited college or university in the United States. Two (2) $5,000 scholarships will be awarded in the Spring of 2026.

The Phyllis G. Meekins Scholarship is a need-based award granted to a high school senior from a recognized minority background who will be playing golf at the collegiate level. Two $5,000 scholarships will be awarded in 2026.

The Chevron Changing the Face of Golf Scholarship will be awarded to female high school seniors of minority background pursuing a full-time, STEM-focused course of study at an accredited college or university in the United States. Five (5) $2,500 scholarships will be awarded in the Spring of 2026 and will be available for renewal for four years of undergraduate studies ($10,000 total).