Current JAGA Scholars
The JAGA Charitable Trust currently supports 69 scholars, and since its inception in 1974, the Charitable Trust has distributed over $2.5 million in scholarships to more than 500 students.
Each recipient will be awarded a $1,250 scholarship for each semester of the 2026-2027 school year. Scholarships are renewable each semester based on scholars meeting certain criteria, including a minimum grade-point average, and required number of credit hours for up to eight semesters.
2026 JAGA Scholarship Class
Back row (left to right): Brady Steffen, Claire Worley, Devin Thomassen, Harrison Grunewald, Andrew Sharkey, Riley Spencer, Katherine Libby, William David Lyle, Alexander Clessuras
Front row (left to right): Alyssa Hardy, Olivia Pia, Samantha Grippi, Sophia Cavanagh, Grace Martin, Cambree Hodge, Danielle Dailey, Kalia Polete, Eva Meuse
2026 JAGA Special Recognition Scholars
Kochera Award: William David Lyle
The Kochera Award goes to the top scholar as determined by JAGA Scholarship Trustees. This scholar receives an additional $1,000 per semester for the Freshman Year totalling $2,000.
Jim & Tabitha Furyk Scholar: William David Lyle
The Jim & Tabitha Furyk Foundation provides funding for one full scholarship over a four year period totaling $10,000.
The Henry Tuten Gator Bowl Pro-Am Award: Harrison Grunewald & Olivia Pia
The Henry Tuten Gator Bowl Pro Am provides funding for two scholarships covering the Freshman Year totaling $2,500 each.
The Billy Drake & Billy Walker Memorial Community Service Award: Riley Spencer
The Billy Drake & Billy Walker Memorial Community Service Award honors the scholar that demonstrates an exceptional commitment to giving back to the community.
2026 PGA Associate / Level 2 Awardees
Level 2 Associate PGA Professional awardees:
(L-R) Stephen Rodriguez (Sawgrass Country Club), Jaxon Butler (Sawgrass Country Club), Jarrod Barsamian (Ponte Vedra Inn & Club), Jarred Garcia (Fleming Island Country Club)
* indicates currently a college student
Sophia Cavanaugh
Nease High School
Sponsor:
Palencia Club
Destination:
Flagler College
Alexander Clessuras
Ponte Vedra High School *
Sponsor:
Sawgrass Country Club
Destination:
University of Florida
Danielle Dailey
St. Joseph’s Academy
Sponsor:
Golf Club at South Hampton
Destination:
University of Florida
Samantha Grippi
Bishop Kenny High School
Sponsor:
Deerwood Country Club
Destination:
University of Mississippi
Harrison Grunewald
Yulee High School
Sponsor:
The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach
Destination:
University of Florida
Alyssa Hardy
Stanton College Preparatory School
Sponsor:
Deercreek Country Club
Destination:
Delaware State University
Cambree Hodge
Fleming Island High School *
Sponsor:
Fleming Island Golf Club
Destination:
Jacksonville University
Katherine Libby
The Bolles School
Sponsor:
Hidden Hills Golf Club
Destination:
Virginia Tech University
William Lyle
Paxon School for Advanced Studies
Sponsor:
Moore Myers Children’s Fund
Destination:
University of Central Florida
Grace Martin
Atlantic Coast High School *
Sponsor:
Jacksonville Golf & Country Club
Destination:
University of North Florida
Eva Meuse
Ponte Vedra High School *
Sponsor:
Sawgrass Country Club
Destination:
University of North Florida
Olivia Pia
Bishop Kenney High School
Sponsor:
Deerwood Country Club
Destination:
University of South Carolina – Aiken
Kalia Polete
Fleming Island High School *
Sponsor:
Fleming Island Golf Club
Destination:
Flagler College
Andrew Sharkey
The Bolles School *
Sponsor:
Timuquana Country Club
Destination:
Wake Forest University
Riley Spencer
Bartram Trail High School
Sponsor:
St. Johns Golf & Country Club
Destination:
University of South Florida
Brady Steffen
Fernandina Beach High School
Sponsor:
Amelia River Club
Destination:
New College of Florida
Devin Thomassen
Bishop Kenney High School
Sponsor:
Jacksonville Golf & Country Club
Destination:
University of Alabama
Claire Worley
The Bolles School
Sponsor:
Timuquana Country Club
Destination:
University of Florida