Attention SFMA Members: The application deadline for the SAFE Scholarship and Grants program is October 15!
SFMA Members – SAFE has Money for your College Student!
If you have a college-bound child, SAFE offers up to two scholarships for students pursuing studies outside the sports field management industry at accredited colleges or universities.
The Darian Daily legacy scholarship honors the memory of Darian Daily, who was deeply committed to both his profession and his family before his untimely passing in August 2016.
In addition to the Darian Daily Scholarship, SAFE provides several other scholarships and grants:
SAFE Scholarships for Sports Field Management Students:
1. SAFE Scholarships: including Dr. James Watson Scholarships, sponsored by The Toro Company and the Dr. Fred Grau Scholarship. These are awarded to turfgrass students in graduate, four-year, and two-year programs, respectively.
2. Paul Zwaska Scholarship, Presented by Beacon Athletics, this scholarship supports diversity within the profession by offering annual scholarships to students from underrepresented groups in SFMA.
View additional information about all SAFE Scholarships, and how to apply, here.
SAFE Grants:
1. The Gary Vanden Berg Internship Grant: This grant supports members who completed an internship in the previous spring or summer season, helping offset up to $1,000 in related expenses, such as transportation and lodging.
2. The Terry Mellor Continuing Education Grant: Presented by Turface, this grant helps fund attendance at the annual SFMA Conference & Exhibition for practicing sports field managers. Eligible recipients must be nominated through a letter of recommendation from a national SFMA Member.
3. Leo Goertz Grant, Presented by Pioneer Athletics, this grant provides up to seven two-year memberships for non-SFMA members. Nominations can be made by SFMA national or chapter members, or through self-nomination.
More details about the grants and how to apply can be found here.
