The 2026 Patterson Club Scholarship application has closed. Awards will be announced in October.
Founded in 2012, The Patterson Club Scholarship Fund distributes meaningful awards to selected deserving employees and caddies who clearly demonstrate a desire to further their post-secondary education, a commitment to the Patterson Club community, academic achievement, and financial need. More than $238,000 has been granted to deserving students.
For questions about the application, contact:
Khalilah Johnson, Sr. Associate, Donor Advised Fund & Scholarship Grants
Fairfield County’s Community Foundation
kjohnson@fccfoundation.org
For information about The Patterson Club Scholarship Fund, contact:
Heather Petrecca
Membership & Marketing Director
The Patterson Club
hpetrecca@thepattersonclub.com
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What is The Patterson Club Scholarship Fund?
Current caddies, employees, and the dependents of full-time employees who are pursuing post-secondary education at a trade school or university as part-tine or full-time students either in-person or online are encouraged to apply.
The scholarship application will be available through August 25, 2026. Start your application early to ensure you have enough time to complete all of the requirements. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The Fairfield County Scholarship Foundation, an independent organization, reviews and scores applications based on the criteria established by The Patterson Club.
Yes! If you applied in past years, you may apply again in 2026. Previous applications will not be considered.
While you may apply without submitting a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), financial need is one of the scoring criteria. Applications without a FAFSA will not receive points in this section.
No, manager approval is not required. However, your manager may be a helpful resource during the application process.
You can compress your PDF using free online tools such as Adobe Acrobat.
An official transcript is preferred, but a copy from your student portal will also be accepted.
No, only completed applications will be reviewed. If you need assistance, contact Khalilah Johnson at kjohnson@fccfoundation.org well before the deadline.
The application closes on August 25, 2026. Start early to ensure you have enough time to complete all requirements.
From the Application Portal, use the “Compose Email” feature and send the following:
- To: rgoodrich@cartermorse.com
- Subject: Work History Letter – (Your Name)
- Message: Begin with “Dear Mr. Goodrich…”
The Scholarship Chair completes Work History Letters in August. If you requested one through the Application Portal and completed all other steps before August 25, your application is considered complete.
Contact Khalilah Johnson at kjohnson@fccfoundation.org.
