The CDGA Foundation Scholarship & Grant Program consists of an array of educational opportunities for youth throughout the Chicago District. The CDGA | IWGA Julia Dodds Scholarship is designed to assist girls who are pursuing an undergraduate college degree and have a passion for golf.
The 2024 recipient of the CDGA | IWGA Julia Dodds Scholarship is Morgan Grant, a Chillicothe native attending Eastern Illinois University. Learn more about Morgan and the scholarship’s impact via the video and below.
Name: Morgan Grant
Hometown: Chillicothe
Age: 18
High School Attended: Illinois Valley Central High School
College Attending: Eastern Illinois University (Freshman)
Major: Marketing and Business Analytics
2024 Scholarship Amount: $5,000
Extracurricular Activities: Varsity Golf, Marching Band, Student Council, Junior Optimist International Club, IMPACT Club
In Morgan’s Words: “For the last 3 years, I have worked with kids aged 3 to 13 through group lessons and the PGA Junior League program, during which time I have grown into a strong leader. Now I can facilitate the practice team during matches and co-lead group lessons. This has allowed me to create relationships with kids and their parents, especially with girl golfers. I strive to be a positive role model with young girls and instill confidence in them, something I struggled with throughout my golf career. I met a young girl my first year volunteering in group lessons and have watched her grow immensely over the last 3 years, both in her golf skills and her love for the game. I find joy in making people happy, and it brightens my spirit to see others smile due to an act or deed on my part.”