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The ClubLink Scholarship $5,000 Michael Crisologo Richmond, BC School: Simon Fraser University Degree: Kinesiology, 1st GPA: 89% Handicap: 0.9 • 2019 Future Links Pacific Championship, 1st. • 2019 BC Junior Boys Championship, 2nd • 2019 Future Links, Driven by Acura Jr. Boys Order of Merit, 19th. • Vancouver College Golf Team Captain (2015- 2019) “This scholarship is important to me because I have always valued the impact of education in my life. Already in my first few weeks of University I have been taught more than just the course curriculum. Whether it’s balancing equations in class or finding the right balance between practice and study time, I firmly believe that these experiences aid in my personal growth now and even more so in the long run. I am extremely thankful Golf Canada has given me this scholarship as it has helped minimize many outside factors and has allowed me to focus on my academic studies and athletic career. “ -Michael Crisologo Suite 1, 1333 Dorval Drive 1.800.263.0009 Oakville, ON L6M 4X7 905.849.9700 golfcanadafoundation.com The ClubLink Scholarship $5,000 Jakob Chicoyne Calgary, AB School: Simon Fraser University Degree: BComm , 1st GPA: 79% Handicap: +1.1 • 2019 Alberta PGA Junior MAasters, T-5 • 2018 GM Junior Men’s Championship, 2nd • Duke of Edinburgh, Bronze Award (2018) • Rundle College Citizenship Award (2017) “The ClubLink Scholarship is something that I honestly wasn’t expecting to receive. Not only will this help me with my post-secondary education but encourage me to push myself even further academically and as an athlete. I am really grateful I was awarded this scholarship as this past golf season I tore my EPL tendon in my thumb which needed to be operated on, ultimately ended my summer season in the middle of June. I can’t thank ClubLink and Golf Canada enough for what they have done for me by helping me purse my dreams.” -Jakob Chicoyne Suite 1, 1333 Dorval Drive 1.800.263.0009 Oakville, ON L6M 4X7 905.849.9700 golfcanadafoundation.com The Connor/Spafford Scholarship $7,500 Heather McLean Port Williams, NS School: Wagner College, New York Degree: Biology, 2nd year GPA: 94% Handicap: 0.2 • 2019 COBRA PUMA Girls Championship, 1st • 2019 Future Links Atlantic Championship, 4th • 2019 NSGA Women’s Amateur Championship, T-4 • 2018 NSGA Women’s Amateur Champion • Nova Scotia Provincial Golf Team Member (2014- 2018) “I am so thankful and proud to receive the Connor/Spafford Scholarship. These funds will aid me in perusing my dream of playing NCAA golf and furthering my education. I am currently in my sophomore year at Wagner College, located in New York City. I am enjoying the support and competitiveness of being a member of the Wagner Seahawk Women's golf team. I was proud to make second team all-conference as a freshman. My sophomore year so far has been great. I recently won my first ever college tourna- ment, along with my team also winning! Thank you to the Connor and Spafford fami- lies, for your financial support. It is greatly appreciated. You have made many young female golfer's dreams come true, and I feel grateful to be one of them.” - Heather McLean Suite 1, 1333 Dorval Drive 1.800.263.0009 Oakville, ON L6M 4X7 905.849.9700 golfcanadafoundation.com The Connor/Spafford Scholarship $7,500 Calvin Ross Fredericton, NB School: Texas State University Degree: Mathematics, 4th year GPA: 85% Handicap: +3.0 • 2019 National Men’s Order of Merit, 15th • MCT Men’s Amateur Champion • RBC Dominion Securities Men’s Amateur Championship, 2nd • NCAA The Big Texan Champion • 2019 Sun Belt Conference Academic All American “I am very honoured to receive the Golf Canada Foundation’s Connor/ Spafford Scholarship. This award means so much to me because it helps me continue pursuing my dream as a collegiate golfer. Being so far away from home here at Texas State is difficult, but I’ve been having the time of my life. My parents work hard to pay the expenses of being an international student athlete and for that I am very appreciative and want to help them as much as possible. This scholarship is not only helping me but also my parents who have worked so hard for me to live my dream.” -Calvin Ross Suite 1, 1333 Dorval Drive 1.800.263.0009 Oakville, ON L6M 4X7 905.849.9700 golfcanadafoundation.com The Canadian Seniors’ Golf Association Scholar- ship $3,000 Laurent Desmarchais Bromont, QC School: Cégep André –Laurendeau Degree: First year GPA: 80% Handicap: 2.5 • 2019 PING CCAA Men`s Golf National Champion- ship, 1st • 2019 Pacific Northwest Golf Association Ama- teur, 1st • 2019 Future Links Pacific Championship, 2nd • Team Canada National Junior Squad 2019 “I could not be more thankful to have this scholarship. It means a lot to me because it’s showing that my hard work in golf and also in school is paying off. It’s a really nice boost of confidence for the rest of the year! I can’t be more happy and proud of myself” -Laurent Desmarchais Suite 1, 1333 Dorval Drive 1.800.263.0009 Oakville, ON L6M 4X7 905.849.9700 golfcanadafoundation.com The Canadian Seniors’ Golf Association Scholar- ship $3,000 Jacob Armstrong Winnipeg, MB School: University of Fraser Valley Degree: Bcomm, 1st year GPA: 86% Handicap: 1 • 2019 Manitoba Juniors Champion • 2019 Future Links Prairie Championship, T-3 • Dakota Collegiate Golf Team Captain (2016-19) • Member of Team Manitoba (2018) • 7 Time MJT Champion “To the Canadian Seniors’ Golf Association and the Golf Canada Foundation, thank you for choosing me as the recipient for the 2019 CSGA Scholarship. It is a tremen- dous honour. When I heard the news, I was filled with excitement and joy. To play the great game of golf and learn about my dream career is a blessing. To live this dream with the support of the Canadian Seniors’ Golf Association and the Golf Cana- da Foundation, means more than I can explain. Thank you!” -Jacob Armstrong Suite 1, 1333 Dorval Drive 1.800.263.0009 Oakville, ON L6M 4X7 905.849.9700 golfcanadafoundation.com The Geordie Hilton Academic Scholarship $5,000 Allison Chandler Chester, NS School: Gardner-Webb University Degree: Accounting, 4th year GPA: 4.0 Handicap: 0 • 2019 NSGA Women’s Amateur Champion • 2019 June Bug Classic Champion • 2019 Greenwood Ladies Invitational Champion • Big South Conference All Academic Team (2017/18– 2018/19) • Nova Scotia Provincial Golf Team (2012- 16) “I am so honoured and grateful to be awarded the Geordie Hilton Academic Scholar- ship. Playing Division I golf while continuing my education has given me many valua- ble experiences and opportunities, but of course has been very challenging. Being a student-athlete at a US university comes with many costs, and I am extremely thank- ful for the support from the Golf Canada Scholarship Foundation. “ – Allison Chandler Suite 1, 1333 Dorval Drive 1.800.263.0009 Oakville, ON L6M 4X7 905.849.9700 golfcanadafoundation.com The Marlene Streit Golf Scholarship $3,000 Sara Cumby Canaan, NS School: University of Toronto Degree: Kinesiology, 1st year GPA: 89% Handicap: 4.7 • 2019 MJT -NSGA Player of the Year Series, Champion • 2019 MJT Bell Series , Champion • 2019 D.A Webber Trophy recipient • 2018 NS Golf Association Valley Zone Junior Player of the Year “I am very blessed to have received the Marlene Streit Scholarship for the 2019-2020 season. This scholarship will help me financially in continuing to have the opportunity to play competitive golf while getting an education. I am very grateful for all the op- portunities golf has given me and all it has taught me. Thank you very much for the support. “ - Sara Cumby Suite 1, 1333 Dorval Drive 1.800.263.0009 Oakville, ON L6M 4X7 905.849.9700 golfcanadafoundation.com The Marlene Streit Golf Scholarship $3,000 Laura Wesselius Intervale, NB School: University of Waterloo Degree: Kinesiology, 3rd year GPA: 2.85 Handicap: 5.4 • 2019 Waterloo Invitational Champion • 2019 Canadian University/ College National, 21st • 2019 Argus Audiology NB Ladies Provincials , 9th • Tournament Director at Petitcodiac Valley Golf and Country Club • 2017 Canada Summer Games, Top 20 “I am very grateful to be receiving the Marlene Streit scholarship, her passion for the game inspires me to work even harder to reach my goals. Being recognized for all my hard work and dedication over the years means so much to me. This scholarship will help me continue to achieve excellence in both golf and academics, as well as fur- thering all the amazing experiences that come along with being a student athlete.” -Laura Wesselius Suite 1, 1333 Dorval Drive 1.800.263.0009 Oakville, ON L6M 4X7 905.849.9700 golfcanadafoundation.com The Mary Ellen Driscoll Scholarship $1,000 Mackenzie Scott Frederickton, NB School: University of Victoria Degree: Microbiology, 2nd year GPA: 6.0 Handicap: 8.1 • 2019 NB Pee Wee & Junior Championships , 3rd • 2019 East Coast Junior Championship, 12th • Duke of Edinburg award, Bronze Level (2017 “I am honored to be this year’s recipient of the Mary Ellen Driscoll Scholarship. Your generous contribution has allowed me to pursue my undergraduate degree at the University of Victoria. My dream is to work as a genetic engineer one day. In addition to my commitments as a student athlete, I also enjoy volunteering within the community. Last year, I volunteered with the Vikes program as an assistant golf coach. My favourite program is our girls only club, which aims to grow the game in young girls, and create long lasting friendships. This year I will also be volunteering as a peer mentor to first year students.