Current JAGA Scholars
The JAGA Charitable Trust currently supports 62 scholars, and since its inception in 1974, the Charitable Trust has distributed over $2 million in scholarships to more than 400 students.
Each recipient will be awarded a $1,250 scholarship for each semester of the 2025-2026 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.
The 2025 class of 23 scholars is the largest in the 51-year history of the JAGA Scholarship Trust. The group’s grade-point-average is 3.5, with every scholar having committed numerous hours to community service and most holding down part-time jobs to help defray their educational expenses.
2025 JAGA Scholarship Class
Back row (left to right): Matthew Steinkamp, Barton Abstein, Nathan Perry, Evan Raynor, Colin Greenlaw, Luke Balaskiewicz, Gabe Drake, Tyson Brown, Kalani Smith, James O’Neal
Front row (left to right): Michael Bernardo, Max Davis, Sady Campbell, Nyla Mayers, Aliyah Sta Ana, Anjellina Ortiz, Christianna Alexander, Mahalia Campbell, Camron Faucett, Cole Mitchell, Caden Luecke
Not Present: Noah Mayers, Addy Vogt
2025 JAGA Special Recognition Scholars
Kochera Award: Kalani Smith
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 Scholars: Tyson Brown & Kalani Smith
The Jim & Tabitha Furyk Foundation provides funding for two full scholarships over a four year period totaling $10,000 each.
Billy & Brittany Horschel Scholars: Luke Balaskiewicz & Addy Vogt
The Billy & Brittany Horschel Foundation provides funding for two full scholarships over a four year period totalling $10,000 each.
The Henry Tuten Gator Bowl Pro-Am Award: Sady Campbell & Evan Raynor
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: Anjellina Ortiz
The Billy Drake & Billy Walker Memorial Community Service Award honors the scholar that demonstrates an exceptional commitment to giving back to the community.
Barton Abstein
Beachside High School
Sponsor:
Kirk Irvin
St. Johns Golf & Country Club
Destination:
Oglethorpe University
Christianna Alexander
Home Schooled
Sponsor:
Mike Charrie
Brentwood Golf Club
Destination:
Florida State College of Jacksonville
Luke Balaskiewicz
The Bolles School
Sponsor:
Skip Lunsford
Jacksonville Golf & Country Club
Destination:
University of North Florida
Michael Bernardo
Bishop Kenny High School
Sponsor:
Joe Grippi
Deerwood Country Club
Destination:
University of Tampa
Tyson Brown
Riverside High School
Sponsor:
Dr. Justine Redding,
Moore-Myers Children’s Fund
Destination:
Miles College
Mahalia Campbell
A. Philip Randolph High School
Sponsor:
Chas Trinder
Timuquana Country Club
Destination:
University of North Florida
Sady Campbell
Home Schooled
Sponsor:
Charlie Kicklighter
Fernandina Beach Golf Club
Destination:
Southeastern University
Max Davis
Bishop Kenny High School
Sponsor:
Kate Miller
Ponte Vedra Inn & Club
Destination:
Florida State University
Gabe Drake
West Nassau High School
Sponsor:
Billy Drake
Hyde Park Golf Club
Destination:
Florida State College of Jacksonville
Colin Greenlaw
Fletcher High School
Sponsor:
Rick Froebe
Atlantic Beach Country Club
Destination:
Ohio State University
Camron Faucett
Middleburg High School
Sponsor:
Jerry Jensen
Fleming Island Country Club
Destination:
Fortis College
Caden Luecke
Joe E. Newsome High School
Sponsor:
Joe Cronauer
Sawgrass Country Club
Destination:
University of North Florida
Noah Mayers
Ponte Vedra High School
Sponsor:
Duke Butler
TPC Sawgrass
Destination:
Florida State University
Nyla Mayers
Home Schooled
Sponsor:
Duke Butler
TPC Sawgrass
Destination:
Southeastern University
Cole Mitchell
Ponte Vedra High School
Sponsor:
John Tancredi
Marsh Landing Country Club
Destination:
Florida State University
James O’Neal
Wolfson High School
Sponsor:
Billy Drake
Hyde Park Golf Club
Destination:
Florida Atlantic University
Anjellina Ortiz
Fletcher High School
Sponsor:
Joe Cronauer
Sawgrass Country Club
Destination:
University of North Florida
Nathan Perry
Bishop Kenny High School
Sponsor:
Joe Grippi
Deerwood Country Club
Destination:
Georgia Southern University
Juan Raigoza
Assistant Professional
Sponsor:
Joe Cronauer
Sawgrass Country Club
Destination:
Level 3 PGA Program
Aliyah Sta Ana
Nease High School
Sponsor:
Jim Loftin
Palencia Club
Destination:
Florida State University
Evan Raynor
Bishop Kenny High School
Sponsor:
Cary Helton
San Jose Country Club
Destination:
Jacksonville University
Kalani Smith
Trinity Christian High School
Sponsor:
Dr. Justine Redding
Moore-Myers Children’s Fund
Destination:
Florida State University
Matthew Steinkamp
Bartram Trail High School
Sponsor:
Ryan Wharton
Golf Club at South Hampton
Destination:
Florida Gulf Coast University
Addy Vogt
St. Johns Country Day School
Sponsor:
Patrick Brown
Timuquana Country Club
Destination:
Rollins College