Since 1955 The Richard D. McDonough Foundation has been dedicated to
Since 1955 The Richard D. McDonough Foundation has been dedicated to providing scholarships to employees of New Hampshire golf courses.
About
The McDonough Foundation is a volunteer organization whose sole mission is to provide scholarships for up to four years to young men and women employed at New Hampshire golf courses, who are attending colleges and universities of their choice for undergraduate studies, as well as vocational trade programs within nationally accredited trade institutions. The Foundation solicits monies on an annual basis in support of this mission and is a 501 (c)(3) not-for profit organization. The Foundation’s Federal Tax ID# is 02-6012491.
2024-25 SCHOLARSHIPS
The McDonough Board of Directors is proud to announce their recent approval of $182,000 in scholarship grants for the 2024-25 academic year.
96 eligible scholars from 35 clubs and courses received financial aid to help defray their college tuition expenses.
Visit our yearbook section to view this year’s scholars.
2024-25 Yearbook of McDonough Scholars
Please check back again in January, 2025 for next year’s application or email us at mcdonoughscholarship@gmail.com to be placed on the notification list when the application becomes available.
Photo credit: Ripken Kimball, Concord Country Club, McDonough Scholar, UNH, Class of 2025
2024-25 McDonough Scholarship Awards totaled $182,000!
96 Scholars from 36 country clubs and golf courses throughout the state of New Hampshire received scholarships this year.
If you missed this year’s May 15 deadline, check back in January of 2025 for the 2025-26 scholarship application.
Photo credit: Ripken Kimball, Concord Country Club, McDonough Scholar, UNH, Class of 2025
About
The McDonough Foundation is a volunteer organization whose sole mission is to provide scholarships for up to four years to young men and women employed at New Hampshire golf courses, who are attending colleges and universities for undergraduate studies, as well as enrollment in certain trade programs at accredited institutions. The Foundation solicits monies on an annual basis in support of this mission and is a 501 (c) (3) not-for profit organization.
Donate
Please help Support our 2025 Scholars by donating whatever amount you are able.
The McDonough Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization, welcomes all general contributions from individuals, corporations, foundations, or golf organizations. All contributions are acknowledged and are fully tax-deductible. Please consider a contribution to help the NH youth reach their academic goals.
Scholarships
Any student employee of a New Hampshire golf course or club, including pro shop, grounds, wait, kitchen & office staff, may be eligible for the scholarship. Candidates should demonstrate the promise of academic success, as well as require financial assistance. Once awarded, a McDonough Scholarship may be renewed each year for a total of four years. Annual grants are renewable, upon application, depending upon demonstrated need for financial aid and annual maintenance of academic standards. All candidates must be recommended by the golf club where they are in at least their second full season of employment.
APPLY
Annual scholarship applications are accepted each year from late January until May 15th.
This year’s deadline has passed.
Any student employed at a New Hampshire golf course for two summers or clubs may be eligible for a scholarship. Candidates should demonstrate the promise of academic success, as well as require financial assistance.
If you wish to be notified when next year’s scholarship application becomes available, please send a request to mcdonoughscholarship@gmail.com
RECIPIENTS
Congratulations to our 2024-25 scholarship recipients. The McDonough Foundation’s Scholarship Committee was pleased to award $182,000 in scholarships to 96 applicants, who represent 36 golf clubs throughout the state of New Hampshire.
View the Yearbook of 2024-25 Scholars
Any student employee of a New Hampshire golf course or club is eligible to apply for a scholarship.
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DONATION PROGRAMS
Many individuals, corporations, foundations, and golf organizations support the McDonough Foundation.
There are a variety of donor opportunities from general contributions, to sponsorships, or volunteer to become a member of the McDonough board.
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2024 ANNUAL ONLINE AUCTION
Our third annual auction of 50+ donated rounds of golf was held from April 4 through 14th, 2024.
This successful fundraising event netted over $18,000, which will go toward the annual scholarship grants we award to deserving NH golf course employees who are attending colleges and trade schools.
Thank you to all who participated in this event, as well as the courses and clubs who so generously donated rounds for this important annual fundraiser.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the most up-to-date news about next year’s auction or sign up for the McDonough news emails we send periodically!
The 40th Annual McDonough Benefit Golf Tournament
Our 2024 golf tournament will be held at:
LAKE SUNAPEE COUNTRY CLUB
on September 12, 2024
2 Best Ball of Four
Gross and Net Prizes Awarded
Skins Pool and 50/50 Extra
Schedule:
11:30 – Registration/Lunch
1:00 Shotgun Start
5:30 – Cocktails
6:00 – Dinner/Awards
For registration and payment by check, fill out this form, print and mail with payment: 2024 McDonough Sponsorship Form and Tournament Entry – Fillable Form
Click here to register and pay by credit card. Please note that a processing fee will apply to all credit card transactions.
Please contact us via email for more details on sponsorship opportunities which include foursomes.
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McDonough Scholarship Foundation 61 North Street (603) 316-1494 mcdonoughscholarship@gmail.com
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