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.
2025-26 SCHOLARSHIPS
The May 15th deadline has passed for scholarship applications for the 2025-26 academic year.
Interviews are currently being scheduled for eligible applicants.
Scholarship Awards will be determined in late July, and awards will be distributed by early August.
The yearbook will be updated once awards have been announced.
In the meantime, visit our yearbook section to view last year’s scholars.
2024-25 Yearbook of McDonough Scholars
Please check back again in January, 2026 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.
The 2025-26 Scholarship Determination Process is currently in the works. Awards will be announced in early August.
If you missed this year’s May 15 deadline, check back in January of 2026 for the 2026-27 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 2025-26 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.
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 the 2026-27 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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McDonough’s 4th Online Auction
This auction took place from May 24 until June 3, 2025
We are proud to announce that $28,156 in bids were placed over a ten-day period.
The net proceeds of this fundraiser go toward scholarship awards for NH golf course employees attending college.
Our sincere gratitude to all who placed bids on the 59 donated rounds.
AND
Thank you to the clubs, courses, and individuals who so generously donated items for the auction.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the most up-to-date news about this year’s auction or sign up for the McDonough news emails we send periodically!
The 41st Annual McDonough Benefit Golf Tournament will be held at
BALD PEAK COLONY CLUB
on September 15, 2025
12:00 PM – Registration/Lunch
1:30 PM – Shotgun Start
6:00 PM – Cocktails/Dinner/Awards
The field of players is currently sold out.
Please contact us via email for more details on sponsorship opportunities or to be placed on a waiting list in the event a group opening becomes available.
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McDonough Scholarship Foundation 61 North Street (603) 316-1494 mcdonoughscholarship@gmail.com
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