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- Angela Chin
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- Bethany Sutherland
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- Chase Pickering
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- Grace Downing
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- Jordin Cowing
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- Bella Slattery
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- Carrie Doss
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- Nolan Brunner
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- Joey Perko
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- Luke Bratetic
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- Jack Hart
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- Elizabeth Felix
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- Andrew Duke
We are thrilled to shine a light on the 2025 College Academic Scholarships, awarding a total of $90,000 to 14 exceptional student-athletes who exemplify the values of leadership, academic excellence, and dedication to the game of golf.
Each year, the JGAA provides financial support to graduating high school seniors to help pursue their educational goals. These scholarships represent the organization’s deep commitment to youth development both on and off the golf course.
“While golf may be the foundation of our association, supporting the academic dreams of our members is just as important,” said Scott McNevin, Executive Director of the JGAA. “This year’s scholarship recipients represent the very best of what junior golf can produce — disciplined, resilient, and ambitious young people ready to make their mark on the world.”
2025 Scholarship Recipients
JGAA Founders Scholarship
Named in honor of the three Life Thunderbirds who helped organize the JGAA in 1983 — Payne Palmer, Phil Edlund, and Tom Hornaday — the Founders Scholarship recognizes leadership, commitment to the game, and academic potential.
Recipients:
- Andrew Duke, Pinnacle High School → Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
- Chase Pickering, Sabino High School → Drake University
- Joseph Perko, Paradise Honors High School → Purdue Global University
- Nolan Brunner, Home School → Yavapai Community College
Keck Strong Scholarship
Named in memory of Jeremy Keck, a beloved JGAA alumnus whose life and passion for golf continue to inspire. The scholarship is funded by proceeds from the annual Keck Strong Fundraiser.
Recipients:
- Jack Hart, Chaparral High School → University of Arizona
- Luke Bratetic, Perry High School → Bloomsburg University
- Zufan Girard, Canyon Del Oro High School → Texas Southern University
- Elizabeth Feliz, Yuma Catholic High School → Benedictine University
- Jordin Cowing, Casteel High School → Austin Peay University
AWGA Legacy Scholarship
Honoring the legacy of the Arizona Women’s Golf Association, this scholarship supports young women pursuing higher education while continuing their journey in golf.
Recipients:
- Bella Slattery, Thunderbird High School → Colorado Christian University
- Bethany Sutherland, Cactus Shadows High School → University of Arizona
- Carrie Doss, Xavier Prep → Saint Martin’s University
- Grace Downing, William Field High School → Central Christian College of Kansas
- Angela Chen, Hamilton High School → Washington University
The JGAA college scholarships range from $1,000 to $10,000 aim to bridge the gap between a passion for golf and the pursuit of academic and career success.
