The American Go Foundation College Scholarship

The American Go Foundation has created a competitive merit scholarship program of $1000 to recognize high school students who have served as important youth organizers and promoters for the Go community. Students whose enthusiasm and ambition spread Go in under-served areas have greatly helped the American Go community. To apply, download and complete the application form below and describe your accomplishments and volunteer work in a short essay. Letters of recommendation may also be included. Applicants who have started clubs and promoted Go in areas where there is not a current, strong Go community will be given special consideration. Strong players who spend much of their time voluntarily teaching will also be considered, although the award is focused more on Go promoters and organizers who have substantially contributed during their Go career.

Please e-mail completed application forms by November 20th to mail@agfgo.org.

Download the AGF Scholarship Application Form

Eligibility and Rules for the American Go Foundation College Scholarship

Eligibility

• Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen currently a junior or senior in high school in the
United States of America or its territories.

• Applicant must be no more than 20 years of age as of January 1 of the year the award is made.

• Applicant must be planning to attend a college or university.

Rules

• Scholarship winners will receive a scholarship of the amount of $1,000.

• Each year the AGF will conduct an application process for players who have shown excellence in Go organization, promotion, and teaching particularly in underserved areas. The AGF may choose to award one or more scholarships in any given year or none depending on the quality of the candidates and the availability of funds.

• Scholarship funds must be spent on college expenses.

• A player may apply twice but can only receive the scholarship once.

• Winners will claim their scholarships by submitting receipts for at least $1000 in college-related expenses, including tuition, books or other expenditures. Winners who elect to delay college matriculation may defer receipt of the award funds for up to five years.