MGA Foundation Women's Scholarship

Supporting Minnesota's young women as they pursue a college education and become tomorrow's professional and community leaders.

About the Scholarship

The Minnesota Golf Association Foundation Women's Scholarship impacts the lives of young women pursuing a higher education. Established in 1998, it was created by the Minnesota Women's Golf Association (MWGA) and the MWGA Foundation, whose volunteer leadership recognized that the mounting cost of college was becoming a significant burden on families. Now, the program is part of the MGA Foundation after the 2016 merger of the MWGA and the Minnesota Golf Association.

The Women's Scholarship aims to use golf as a force for good in Minnesota by supporting the educational pursuits of young women so they can become professional and community leaders. Understanding the ever-rising cost of higher education, the Scholarship provides additional financial resources to allow young women a complete college experience. By relieving some of the direct educational costs, the women can participate in important extra-curricular activities, like clubs, student leadership and travel abroad, that complement their experience.

The Scholarship provides financial assistance to high school senior girls pursuing a four-year degree at an accredited college or university. Each scholarship is $3,000 per year, renewable for up to four years, and can be used for required educational costs. The maximum total per recipient is $12,000.

Club across Minnesota can also get involved by sponsoring a scholar. Each participating club or league supports one young woman throughout her college career, with a commitment of $3,000 per year ($12,000 over four years). The MGA Foundation handles selection and administration, and the scholarship carries your club's name, creating a meaningful connection between your members and "your" scholar. To learn more, please contact Matt Magers at matt@mngolf.org.

  • Application period: October 15 – March 15
  • Number of awards: 5
  • Award amount: $3,000 per year
  • Renewable: Yes, for up to four years
  • Maximum total award: $12,000

Thank You to Our 2026 Club Sponsors

We're grateful to these clubs for investing in the next generation of Minnesota's women leaders.

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Brynn Andrix, 2026 Minnesota Women's Golf Association Legacy Scholar, attending Gustavus Adolphus College studying Education.

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Mackenzie Malek, 2026 Hazeltine National Golf Club Women's Scholar, attending the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities studying Buisness.

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Hanna Norberg, 2026 Interlachen Country Club Women's Scholar, attending the University of Nebraska - Lincoln studying PGA Golf Management.

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Gabrielle Petersen, 2026 Brackett's Crossing Country Club Women's Scholar, attending the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point studying Business.

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Evelyn Russell, 2026 The Minikahda Club Women's Scholar, attending the University of Puget Sound studying Philosophy.

  Past Recipients

Name Hometown College Major
2025
Rachel Bowen Alexandria Lander University Sports Management
Addison Wood Eagan Concordia University, St. Paul Exercise Science
2024
Mila Jenniges Redwood Falls Minnesota State University-Mankato Graphic Design, Minor in Marketing
Fernanda Ossa Letelier Willmar University of St. Thomas Civil Engineering
2023
Ali Netland Bagley Bemidji State University Nursing
Mackenzie Sejba-Walters Mapleton Minnesota State University-Mankato Biology, Pre-Vet
2022
Julia Besonen Menahga North Dakota State University Landscape Architecture
Kaylee Campbell Tracy University of Nebraska, Lincoln Actuarial Science
2021
Phoebe Morgan Babbitt University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Biomedical Engineering
Megan Nelson Waseca South Dakota State University Human Biology
2020
Vanessa Hawkins Mora University of Minnesota-Duluth Physics, Pre-Med
Nicole Olson Cook William Penn University-Iowa/ University of Jamestown/Palmer College of Chiropractic Dentistry
2019
Addison Hawkins Mora Winona State University Business Administration
Shelby Maloney Kasson University of Minnesota-Morris Political Science, Psychology
2018
Ellie Balken Dilworth South Dakota State University Pre-Pharmacy, Health Communications
Sydney Regalado Rosemount Gustavus Adolphus College Biochemistry, Molecular Biology
2017
Kate Beaudry Cook University of Minnesota Astrophysics
Susan Cook Ely Gustavus Adolphus College Speech Pathology
Megan Findlay Herman Minnesota State University-Moorhead Math Education
Victoria Urich Owatonna Bethel University Organizational Communications
Callie Wersal Sanborn University of South Dakota Medical Biology
2016
Megan Filzen Waseca University of Minnesota Biology
Gretchen Johnson Kasson Pacific Lutheran University-Washington Chemistry, Biology
Jessica Nafe New Richland Bethel University Organizational Communications, Spanish
Jessica Petersen Rosemount Carthage College-Wisconsin Computer Science
2015
Mackenzie Manthei Belview Bethany Lutheran College Mathematics, Business
Elizabeth Thies Green Isle Morningside College-Iowa Agriculture Business
Samantha Lee Plymouth University of Minnesota Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Computer Science
Camille Snyder Kasson University of Minnesota International Business
2014
Courtney Sill Wabasha Mankato State University Biochemistry, Spanish
Jillian Klasen Maple Grove University of Minnesota-Duluth Marketing, Graphic Design
Jenna Pettit Baxter Saint Benedict University Environmental Studies, Global Entrepreneurship
Natalie Cook Ely Bethel University Physical Therapy, Coaching
2013
Allyson Helms Waseca South Dakota State University Pharmacy
Aeli Olson Blue Earth Bethel University Physics, Pre-Med
Baillie Hauser Raymond University of Minnesota-Crookston Communications, Business Management
Haley Kimmen Hastings University of Wisconsin Psychology
2012
Breanna Ten Eyck Shakopee University of Minnesota Genetics, Cell Biology
Marisa Keidel Waconia University of Minnesota Biology
Hannah Morgan Babbitt St. Catherine University Elementary Education, Library Sciences
Katelyn Caron Eden Prairie St. Catherine University Biochemistry
Erin Dingman Kimball University of St. Thomas Biology, Pre-Med, Business
2011
Aubrey Lawlor — Lawrence University-Wisconsin Biochemistry, BioMedical Ethics, Pre-Med
Elizabeth Hogan — Tulane University Neuroscience, Pre-Med
Elizabeth Wallin — Northwestern College-Iowa Psychology, Social Studies
Mari Liestman — University of St. Thomas Neuroscience, Pre-Med
Olivia Duenow — University of Southern California International Relations
2010
Hannah Hanlon — University of St. Thomas Biochemistry
Mary Kading — University of North Dakota Chemical Engineering
Rebecca Rudquist — Luther College-Iowa Political Science, Business
A Fragodt — University of Minnesota-Morris Mathematics
E Kruse — Trinity University-Texas Communications, Journalism
2009
Emily Neperman Lamberton Southwest Minnesota State University Marketing
Robin Hutchinson Detroit Lakes University of North Dakota Mathematics, Business
Sarah Strand Woodbury Gustavus Adolphus College Nursing, Sociology
Whitney Bertram Belgrade College of St. Scholastica Biochemistry
2008
Rachel Anderson Chaska Loyola University Biology
Sabrina Bolin Windom University of Minnesota Business
Kacie Finch Janesville Gustavus Adolphus College —
Alicia Yankovec Sauk Rapids University of Minnesota Aeronautical Engineering
2007
Alexandra Diemer Heron Lake College of St. Benedict Biology
Michelle Langer Sleepy Eye College of St. Catherine Nursing
Elizabeth Feldhege Cold Spring University of Minnesota —
Katelyn Tobin Eden Prairie Augustana College Business
Courtney Gill Rochester Luther College-Iowa Psychology, Education
2006
Heidi Hanson — University of Iowa Audiology, Speech Pathology
Megan Kack — College of St. Benedict Pre-Dentistry, Orthodontist
Staci Lieffring — University of Minnesota Business Management, International Business
Chantel Reisse — University of Minnesota Business Management, Physical Therapy
Katarina Wrzos — University of Minnesota Pre-Med, Physician, Optometry
2005
Rebecca Yerhot — St. Mary's University-Winona Accounting, Business
Alyssa Zuehl — St. Olaf College Pre-Med, Anesthesiology
Sarah Forrest — St. Olaf College Pre-Med, Spanish
Azieb Kidanu — College of St. Catherine Pre-Med, Pediatrics, Oncology
2004
Janette Spann — University of Minnesota Institute of Technology Biomedical Engineering
Erica Robinson — University of St. Thomas Marketing, Public Relations
Kate Gaffney — Marquette University Biology, Surgery
2003
Elizabeth Gliske — Macalester College Interior Design, Architecture
Anna Korpela — St. Olaf College Biology, Medicine
Alissa Pepelnjak — University of Minnesota Biology, Chemistry, Dentistry
2002
Kaitlin Smith — University of Minnesota-Duluth Pre-Med
Nicole Soboleski — Cornell University-Iowa International Business, Law
2001
Mai Mor Yang — University of St. Thomas, Alverno College Nursing
2000
Whitney Duggan — University of Minnesota, University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse Education
1999
Heather Hogan — University of Missouri Communications
1998
Melissa Flick — College of St. Catherine Education