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Don Ferne Bursary Fund

PURPOSE 

The purpose of the Don Ferne Bursary Fund is to assist, encourage and promote the attainment of professional development and part-time education opportunities to enhance the skills and abilities of PGA of Canada Ottawa Zone Assistant and Apprentice Professionals. It is also there to help Assistant and Apprentice Professionals participate and contribute to local charitable endeavours. 

ELIGIBILITY 

The Don Ferne Bursary Fund is available to PGA of Canada Ottawa Zone Class A Assistant or Apprentice Professionals in good standing. 

FUND POLICIES & CRITERIA 

1. Funding is contingent upon an Assistant or Apprentice Professional completing one or more professional development opportunities during the year and participating and/or contributing to local golfing or community charitable events. This bursary is not available for any required educational components of the PGA of Canada pathway to becoming a Class A professional or beyond. 

2. The Fund is only valid for the cost of registration/tuition of any professional development opportunities and/or to assist in expenses incurred through charitable causes. 

3. Applicants will be judged based on the information provided in their application. 

4. For 2026, A maximum amount of $5,000 in funding will be awarded a. For 2027 and beyond, each year will be a minimum of $5,000 in funding with possible increase based on commitment from Don Ferne or other entities approved by Don Ferne. 

5. As this is the first year for the bursary, the number and quality of applicants is unknown and therefore the number and amount of the $5,000 to be allocated to each recipient shall be determined by the committee. The committee will then set up appropriate numbers for future years starting in 2027 
 

FUND PROCEDURES 

1. Complete, sign and submit the application form to the Ottawa Zone office. 

2. Provide receipt of payment or expenses and verification of attendance and certificate of completion. 

3. The committee will evaluate the application and approve or deny the request based on the fund policies and criteria. 

 

TIMELINE FOR APPLICATION 

2026: 

Program Launch – May 1, 2026 

Deadline for Applications – May 31, 2026 

Committee Review – June 1 – June 29, 2026 

Funding Decisions – June 30, 2026 

Funding Distribution – July 31, 2026 

2027: The following year’s timelines will be approved by the committee and published in the fall