Berks County Community Foundation-Byron F. "Corky" Knoll Memorial Scholarship Fund Application

Byron F. "Corky" Knoll Memorial Scholarship Fund Scholarship Application

This scholarship is being awarded in memory of Byron F. “Corky” Knoll, Jr. Corky had a love for the game of golf and an interest in the grounds the game is played on. After serving four years in the Army, in 1961 Corky enrolled in Penn State University’s golf course maintenance program, graduating in 1962. He started working at Moselem Springs Golf Club in 1963 as assistant course superintendent. From 1965 to 1966 he transferred to DuPont Country Club in Wilmington, Delaware. He returned to Moselem Springs Golf Club in 1966 and spent the next 36 years as golf course superintendent, retiring in 2004. Corky passed away in 2006 at the age of 67. This scholarship fund was established by Corky’s family and friends to honor his memory.

This fund will provide an annual scholarship to a male or female senior from one of the Berks County school districts (public or parochial) who are planning to attend college to major in either Professional Turfgrass Management or the Professional Golf Management Program, with preference given to students who intend to further their education in the field of Professional Turfgrass Management.

In order to apply, the applicant must have been accepted in one of the above-mentioned programs and have a strong commitment to academics by having achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in high school.

To be considered for this scholarship, complete and submit the following form electronically between January 15 and May 2.

In addition to submitting the form below electronically, you must mail in the following attachments postmarked no later than May 2. Identify your name on all mailed submissions.

Documentation from the college indicating you have been accepted in one of the above-mentioned programs.
A copy of your high school transcript indicating a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Mail the above information to:

Byron "Corky" Knoll Memorial Scholarship
Berks County Community Foundation
P.O. Box 212
Reading, PA 19603-0212

Please fill out the form below and submit electronically:

Applicant Name:

Prefix	First	MI	Last	Suffix

Street Address:

Address 2 (optional):

City:

State: Zip Code: County

Home Phone Number:

Email address:

Name of High School:

Did you play golf on your high school golf team?
Yes
No

If yes, please check all of the years that you were on the team:
freshman
sophomore
junior
senior

High School Graduation Date:
Grade Point Average:

Post-Secondary Plans

What educational institution are you planning to attend?

What is your intended major?

What is your intended career?

Expected cost of tuition, etc. per year:

Have you received or do you expect to receive any scholarships? If so, please indicate which ones and the amount of each (do not include loans you must pay back):

Employment:

Did you have any after-school or summer jobs during the past three years?
yes
no

If yes, list the following:

Employer:

Responsibility:

Dates:

Please attach a one-page essay that describes your education and career goals after graduation:

How did you hear about the Community Foundation?

Note: Berks County Community Foundation employees, board members and/or committee members are not eligible to apply or be nominated for a grant or scholarship, nor are their immediate family members. Immediate families include spouses, children, stepchildren, grandchildren, and stepgrandchildren. The ineligibility period for Berks County Community Foundation board members or employees extends five years after board service or employment terminates. The ineligibility period for committee members who are not Berks County Community Foundation board members or employees is in effect only during their term of service.