TAMPA, Fla. – The Florida State Golf Association, in conjunction with the FSGA Foundation, is proud to announce the creation of the James E. Demick Scholarship. The Scholarship will be awarded to one high school senior from Florida for an outstanding display of academic achievement, sportsmanship and community service.
It will be presented to one recipient each year for $10,000 and will be renewable for up to four years.
The scholarship is named in honor of Jim Demick, who has spent the last 24 years of his life dedicated to the FSGA and the game of golf. Demick will be retiring after 24 years as the FSGA Executive Director.
A native Floridian, Demick joined the FSGA as the Executive Director in 1997. During his tenure, the organization grew into the largest and most active golf association in the country. He will remain a part of the FSGA family, serving as an adviser to the Association and as President of the FSGA Foundation.
The FSGA Foundation works to protect, preserve, and grow the great game of golf. The Foundation is focused on the development and advancement of our junior golfers, awarding college scholarships to golfers around the state and providing tournament assistance to junior golfers across Florida.
This scholarship will be given in addition to the FSGA Scholars Program. FSGA Scholars is a scholarship program made possible by the FSGA Foundation. In the Spring each year, the FSGA Foundation selects golfers from the FJT's graduating class to be awarded a renewable four-year scholarship. A total of $10,000 in college scholarships will be awarded each year, resulting in $40,000 granted to each graduating class.
Eligibility Requirements
- Florida resident and US citizen for at least one year
- High school senior in good standing enrolled in a Florida high school or a home education program
- Financial Need
- Household income - less than $125,000 (net assets, number of children, number of parents, etc., are considered)
- GPA - minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Competed in a minimum of three FSGA or FJT tournaments
- Proof of acceptance by a college or university
- Enrolled in, and completes, a minimum of nine credit hours per fall and spring semesters
