
Scholarships &Awards
Scholarships
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Are You Eligible For A Scholarship?
Application for a Golf Ontario scholarship is open to candidates pursuing full-time post-secondary studies fulfilling the following criteria:
- Candidate must maintain a 75% (or equivalent) overall academic average.
- Candidate must be a member at Golf Ontario/Golf Canada member club or Gold member of the Public Player program.
- Candidate must be able to demonstrate their involvement in the game of golf.
Only Online applications will be accepted. Application packages must include ALL of the following items, Incomplete applications will not be accepted:
- A Scholarship Application form – online submission only
- Complete academic history – a transcript is mandatory
Proof of acceptance (first year students) or proof of enrollment (returning students) from your post-secondary institution - Proof of Golf Ontario/Golf Canada membership
- A typed, one-page essay on “How has Golf impacted your life” written and signed by the applicant
- One letter of recommendation from a school official
- One letter of recommendation from another appropriate source
- Documentation signed by a school official which outlines the effect any outside scholarship monies may have on existing scholarships provided by the school (for applicants attending a post-secondary school in the US only).
Applications for 2023 Golf Ontario Scholarships will open June 1st, 2023. Full details regarding the application process will be available at that time.
Please direct all inquiries to Evan Arsenault earsenault@gao.ca or 905-852-1101 ext 256
Special Scholarship Awards
Golf Ontario has developed special scholarship awards to honour the memory of amazing Ontarian Ken McKenzie, Christine Fisher, Craig Revell and Helena Harbridge, who have contributed so much to the game of golf in the province. In conjuction with the McKenzie, Fisher, Revell and Harbridge families, Golf Ontario will present these special awards to a deserving recipient, who demonstrates the passion and dedication to the game that was ever so present in Ken, Christine, Craig and Helena.
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Ken McKenzie Award
Ken McKenzie was a big proponent of kids gaining exposure to the game of golf. His devotion to the game and junior golf was never more evident than in his $75,000 donation to the Golf Association of Ontario’s Junior Scholarship Fund in 2004, which continues to assist young student athletes pursue their goals on and off the course.
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Christine Fisher Memorial Student Award
Christine Fisher was a dedicated volunteer with the Golf Association for many years. She was an active supporter of amateur golf in Ontario at the provincial and club level throughout her career. She was instrumental in assisting with numerous events over the years and took a real interest in Junior golf.
To recognize Christine’s contributions to golf Brian Fisher, the Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation and the GAO have developed this scholarship award. It will not only honour her memory but will ensure she is never forgotten in the golfing community.
The recipient of this award shall be a female golfer who demonstrates exceptional academic background, success in golf at the local, provincial and national level, participates in extra curricular activities and gives back to the sport community in some way.
Preference will be given to applicants from the Waterloo Region or those attending the University of Waterloo.
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Craig Revell Scholarship
To the Golf Association of Ontario, Craig Revell represented what the game is all about. As a player he achieved tremendous heights,’and as a person he demonstrated respect for the game, for the underlying foundations of the game and for all who are involved in the game. While we will all miss his presence at every level of the game – local up to international – perhaps through this scholarship award’we can ensure that he is not forgotten
Presenting an annual Scholarship in Craig’s name represents the fact that he not only achieved success on the golf course but also in all facets of his life. He recognized that achieving academic success was very important in maximizing future options.
Revell’s talent will be sadly missed by the golfing community he dearly loved. Revell once had a promising golf career ahead of him when he left Kingston in the fall of 2003 to attend Michigan State University on a golf scholarship. Craig’s golf resume includes a number of celebrations including winning the 2001 Junior Tournament of Champions and the Juvenile Tournament of Champions. 2002 saw him win the Ontario Junior Championship, and he would place third in the 2003 Ontario Men’s Amateur and be selected for the Willingdon Cup team while still of Junior age. Craig also began his College career at Michigan State by winning the first Collegiate event he competed in.
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Helena Harbridge Scholarship
Helena Harbridge of Etobicoke began her golfing career at age ten at Scarlett Woods Golf Course, playing alongside her older brother Daniel. Within a few years, she developed into one of the top junior golfers in Ontario. She won the TDCAA High School Girls Regional Championship in 2004, and won numerous CJGA events, culminating in the 2004 CJGA Order of Merit. She also competed successfully in GAO events and two Toronto Star Women’s Amateurs.
In 2005, Helena left home to attend the University of West Georgia on an athletic scholarship where, as a freshman, she established herself as the ’heart and spirit’ of the women’s fledgling golf program. She was the first UWG woman to win a golf tournament, and led the team to three wins its very first year.
Helena battled through health problems early in life but did not let them deter her from pursuing her goals on and off the course. She was a hard worker and supported herself in golf by working at Humber Valley and her beloved Weston Golf and Country Club. She always dreamed of getting a U.S. scholarship so she could combine golf and her education and did just that. She was an Ontario Scholar at Bishop Allen Academy, made the Dean’s List at UWG, and was on target to achieve a 4.0 GPA and become an Academic All-American.
Although her death was unexpected and untimely, she will never be forgotten. This scholarship will be awarded to a student athlete who has overcome adversity to reach their goals on and off the golf course. This award, named in Helena’s honour, will help perpetuate her legacy of hard work, perseverance and dedication to become one of Ontario’s top junior golfers.
Past Scholarship Recepients
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2022 Scholarship Recipients
Helena Harbidge Award
Miriam (Mimi) Braiter / Carleton UniversityCraig Revell Award
Peter Blazevic / University of Wisconsin-ParksideKen Mackenzie Award
Ashley Noh / University of TorontoChristine Fisher Award
Abigail Barker / University of WaterlooGO Scholarship
Connor Di Salle / Laurentian University
Madeline Alderman / St Clair College
Myranda Quinton / Penn State University
Oscar Feschuk / Texas A&M International -
2021 Scholarship Recipients
Helena Harbridge Award
Ryan Kaichis / Western UniversityCraig Revell Award
Jarrod Smith / University of WindsorKen McKenzie Award
Jaqueline Giles / University of GuelphChristine Fisher Memorial Award
Hana Yoshida / University of WaterlooGO Scholarship
Conor Gaudet / Wilfrid Laurier University
Joseph Colasimone / Laurentian University
Michael Barnett / University of Waterloo
Tyler Schaap / Belmont Abbey College -
2020 Scholarship Recipients
Helena Harbridge Award
Andrew Szent-Ivany / Trent UniversityCraig Revell Award
Aidan Hussey / McMaster UniversityKen McKenzie Award
Alexander Brisebois / University of TorontoChristine Fisher Memorial Award
Riley Purdie / University of WaterlooGO Scholarship
Kavith Ranchagoda / McMaster University
Nicholas Tanovich / University of Windsor
Cade Preston / Lincoln Memorial University
Calista Zeng / Emory University -
2019 Scholarship Recipients
Helena Harbridge Award
Kegan Mongru / Western UniversityCraig Revell Award
Ranen Oomen-Danckert / University of British ColumbiaKen McKenzie Award
Nathan Douglas / University of TorontoChristine Fisher Memorial Award
Julia Moretto / McGill UniversityGO Scholarship
Jason Gage / Western University
Michael Guyatt / McMaster University
Hayden Scott / Western University
Max Wang / Western University
Quinn Arial / Holy Cross College -
2018 Scholarship Recipients
Craig Revell Scholarship:
Cynthia Zhao / Hofstra UniversityChristine Fisher Memorial Student Award:
Arrington Bard / University of WaterlooKen McKenzie Award:
Justin Grant / Queen’s UniversityHelena Harbridge Scholarship:
Owen Dick / Barton CollegeGolf Ontario Scholarship:
Tyler Lam / Western University
Ryan McLay / Saint Mary’s University
Matthew Cholod / Northern Illinois University
Nicholas Marchese / Palm Beach Atlantic University
Ethan Siebert / Defiance College
Benjamin Lowe / Bishops University
Benjamin Baker / Queen’s University -
2017 Scholarship Recipients
Helena Harbridge Award
James Parsons / University of Guelph – HumberCraig Revell Award
Tyler Nagano / University of Western OntarioKen McKenzie Award
Kristen Wong / Gardner Webb UniversityChristine Fisher Memorial Award
Claire Konning / University of WaterlooGO Scholarship
Christian Ethier / Mars Hill University
Nicholas McLean / Adelphi Univesity
Matthew Puzhitsky / University of Toronto
Natasha Stasiuk / Ottawa University – Arizona
Ryan Stolys / Simon Fraser University
Michael von Schalburg / Queen’s University -
2016 Scholarship Recipients
Helena Harbridge Award
Meghan Bennett / Florida Atlantic UniversityCraig Revell Award
Jaret Chipman / Canisius CollegeKen McKenzie Award
Dante Severini / University of Western OntarioChristine Fisher Memorial Award
Laura Maria Luna Cabrera / University of TorontoGO Scholarship
Melany Chong / Appalachian State University
Anna Foley / DePauw Univesity
Noah Oakes / McMaster University
Ross Love / Wilfrid Laurier University
Jenna Watts / University of Guelph
Sam Meek / Southern Illinois University
Jackson Bowery / Western University
Noah Harkness / King University -
2015 Scholarship Recipients
Helena Harbridge Award
Dustin Barr / University of Detroit MercyCraig Revell Award
Sam McNulty / Thomas UniversityKen McKenzie Award
John YounSung Kim / Pomona CollegeChristine Fisher Memorial Award
Kelsey Fuchs / University of TorontoGO Scholarship
Trevor Corner / Queen’s University
Aaron Black / Queen’s University
Phillip Martin / University of Waterloo
Nicole Gargarella / University of Victoria
Alexandra Amos / Grand Valley State University
Thomas DeMarco / Morehead State University
Genevieve Stelmacovich / Park University
Marlies Klekner-Alt / Northwood University -
2014 Scholarship Recipients
Helena Harbridge Award
Eric Macrow / University of Detroit MercyCraig Revell Award
Madison Easterbrook / Florida Gulf Coast UniversityKen McKenzie Award
Gavin McQueenie / University of British ColumbiaChristine Fisher Memorial Award
Maria Alexandra Garcia / University of WaterlooGO Scholarship
Trent Abraham / University of British Columbia
Russell Bowie / Queen’s University
Grace Glofcheskie / University of Guelph
Austin Kirkwood / University of Western Ontario
Ana Peric / University of Toronto
Marc Casullo / Francis Marion University
Sarah Geurten / King’s College University (Western)
Corrine Grans-Wood / Savannah College of Art and Design
Sarah-Anne Smurlick / Loyola University -
2013 Scholarship Recipients
Helena Harbridge Award
Tianen Nar / University of TorontoCraig Revell Award
Kiersten Klekner-Alt / University of OttawaKen McKenzie Award
David Gaylord / Fairleigh Dickinson UniversityChristine Fisher Memorial Award
Stephanie Chu / University of WaterlooGO Scholarship
Matthew Chiasson / Ashford University
Christian Elliott / Penn State University
Bryce Evon / University of Michigan
Taewon Kim / York University
Chris Lao / Western University
Daniel Luftspring / University of Minnesota
Josh Whalen / Kent State University
Chris Wilson / Colgate University -
2012 Scholarship Recipients
Helena Harbridge Award
Rachel Drisdelle / University of TorontoCraig Revell Award
Truman Tai / University of TorontoKen McKenzie Award
Matthew Gerber / Princeton UniversityChristine Fisher Memorial Award
Stefanie Bothwell / University of WaterlooGO Scholarship
Adam Searle / Queen’s University
Meghan McDougall / University of Kentucky
Sarah Holtby Dunning / University of Toronto
Wesley Campbell / University of Waterloo
Brett McIntosh / University of Michigan
David French / University of British Columbia
Eliott Fledderus / Queen’s University
Mitch Robinson / McMaster University
Jake Adams / University of Waterloo -
2011 Scholarship Recipients
Helena Harbridge Award
Rachel Drisdelle / University of TorontoCraig Revell Award
Truman Tai / University of TorontoKen McKenzie Award
Matthew Gerber / Princeton UniversityChristine Fisher Memorial Award
Stefanie Bothwell / University of WaterlooGO Scholarship
Adam Searle / Queen’s University
Meghan McDougall / University of Kentucky
Sarah Holtby Dunning / University of Toronto
Wesley Campbell / University of Waterloo
Brett McIntosh / University of Michigan
David French / University of British Columbia
Eliott Fledderus / Queen’s University
Mitch Robinson / McMaster University
Jake Adams / University of Waterloo -
2010 Scholarship Recipients
Helena Harbridge Award
Vanessa Dupuis / University of GuelphCraig Revell Award
Karen Millage / University of GuelphKen McKenzie Award
Brent McKenzie / Wofford CollegeChristine Fisher Memorial Award
Devon Rizzo / University of Waterloo
Jane Tang / University of WaterlooGO Scholarship
Christopher McGrath / University of Memphis
Miranda David / University of Western Ontario
Tyler Szela / University of Western Ontario
Danielle Szela / University of Western Ontario
Shaun Hall / Durham College
Conner Charlebois / Bentley College
Ben Murray / University of Waterloo
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2009 Scholarship Recipients
Helena Harbridge Award
Taylor Prilisauer / University of GuelphCraig Revell Award
Brett Mitchell / Brock UniversityKen McKenzie Award
Daley Byles / Gardner-Webb University NCChristine Fisher Memorial Award
Alexandra Hughes / Wilfrid Laurier
Megan Zalewski / Queens UniversityGO Scholarship
David Olejnik / University of Western Ontario
Amy Williams / University of Western Ontario
Rachael Andrew / University of Western Ontario
Mathew Wheeler / University of St Andrews, Scotland
Mackenzie Hughes / Kent State University
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2008 Scholarship Recipients
Helena Harbridge Award
Stephanie Klein / SUNY AlbanyCraig Revell Award
David Byrne / U of Detriot MercyKen McKenzie Award
Michael Oudyk / Wilfrid Laurier UniversityInvestors Group Scholarship
Lisa Boyko / University of Western Ontario
Eric Donatelli / Queen’s UniversityGO Scholarship
Luke Morrow / Lakehead University
David Crawford / Wingate University
Garret Rank / University of Waterloo
Brendan McKee / University of Guelph
Marcus Hoffman / University of Guelph
Scott Landreth / University of Akron
To donate in support of any existing scholarship fund, or to speak to our Fundraising team about establishing a new scholarship fund, please contact Raph Root rroot@gao.ca or via fundraising@gao.ca