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CEDAR GROVE STUDENTS RECEIVE N.J. STATE GOLF ASSOCIATION CADDIE
KENILWORTH, NJ.—Cedar Grove students Joseph Balestrieri (Penn State),
> Brandon Marchiafava (Villanova), Joseph Marchiafava (Rensselear
> Polytechnic) and Matthew Topper (Rutgers) are recipients of a New
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> Jersey State Golf Association Caddie Scholarship. All except Topper
> (Rock Spring Golf Club) caddie at Green Brook.
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> NJSGA Caddie Scholars receive a minimum award of $3,500 per year
> for all incoming freshmen and new in-college recipients. Last year,
> all existing scholarships were increased by $500 for the upcoming
> academic year. This action is a continuance of the Foundation’s
> long-range goal to keep pace with the continued increase in tuition costs.
>
> The capability to follow through on this plan is the result of
> increased revenues generated by the Caddie Scholarship Program.
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> While admittedly a supplemental scholarship in terms of overall
> college costs, the NJSGA Caddie Scholarship plays an important role
> for most recipients, given that the main focus is to provide
> scholarships for those most in need. Since its inception in 1947, the
> Foundation has funded over $9 million to almost 2,500 caddie scholars.
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> The scholarships are funded through individual member contributions
> at the NJSGA’s member clubs that sponsor caddie programs. The
> applicant must have caddied at least two (2) golfing seasons, document
> financial need, and demonstrate an academic record consistent with college requirements.
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> Further information may be obtained by contacting Johanna Gavin at
> 908-241-GOLF (4653) or at the NJSGA website (NJSGA.org).
>
> About the NJSGA
>
> In accordance with the mission statement, the New Jersey State Golf
> Association, a non-profit organization of member clubs and courses, is
> dedicated to serving golf in New Jersey. Founded in 1900, the NJSGA
> was formed for the purpose of promoting and conserving the true spirit
> of the game throughout the state. Now in its 112th year, the NJSGA has
> continued to grow and serves more than 275 clubs, courses and
> organizations representing more than 100,000 golfers throughout the
> state. It conducts 23 men’s and women’s tournaments, offers
> handicapping service (GHIN), has donated more than $10 million through
> its Caddie Scholarship Foundation and promotes the growth of golf through its Youth Foundation.
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