Since 1955 The Richard D. McDonough Foundation has been dedicated to
The McDonough Scholarship Foundation’s board of directors recently
Our 5th Annual Online Auction ended on 5/23/26.
Nearly $28,000 was raised for McDonough Scholarships!
The McDonough Board of Directors sincerely appreciates the generosity of all the clubs, courses and individuals who donated items toward this important fundraising event.
And we thank all who supported the auction by placing bids. Your participation ensured the auction was phenomenal success!
2026-27 SCHOLARSHIPS
The submission deadline for 2026-27 McDonough Scholarship applications ended on May 15.
Interviews are currently being coordinated with all eligible applicants.
Final determinations will be made in late July.
Scholarship checks will be mailed by the early part of August.
Our 2027-28 application will become available in January of 2027.
Please contact us if you would like to receive notification once the link is posted.
Donate
Please help Support our 2026-27 Scholars by donating whatever amount you are able.
The McDonough Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization, welcomes all general contributions from individuals, corporations, foundations, golf organizations and donor-advised funds. All contributions are acknowledged and are fully tax-deductible. Please consider a contribution to help the NH youth reach their academic goals.
Scholarships
Any student employee of a New Hampshire golf course or club, including pro shop, grounds, wait, kitchen & office staff, may be eligible for the scholarship. Candidates should demonstrate the promise of academic success, as well as require financial assistance. Once awarded, a McDonough Scholarship may be renewed each year for a total of four years. Annual grants are renewable, upon application, depending upon demonstrated need for financial aid and annual maintenance of academic standards. All candidates must be recommended by the golf club where they are in at least their second full season of employment.
APPLY
The 2026-27 Scholarship Application deadline has passed.
Check back in January of 2027 for the 2027-28 application.
RECIPIENTS
Congratulations to our 2025-26 scholarship recipients. The McDonough Foundation’s Scholarship Committee was pleased to award $225,010 in scholarships to 98 applicants, who represent 40 golf clubs throughout the state of New Hampshire.
DONATION
PROGRAMS
Many individuals, corporations, foundations, and golf organizations support the McDonough Foundation.
There are a variety of donor opportunities from general contributions, to sponsorships, or volunteer to become a member of the McDonough board.
LEARN MORE
Our 5th Annual Online Auction ended on 5/23/26.
Nearly $28,000 was raised for McDonough Scholarships!
The McDonough Board of Directors sincerely appreciates the generosity of all the clubs, courses and individuals who donated items toward this important fundraising event.
And we thank all who supported the auction by placing bids. Your participation ensured the auction was phenomenal success!
The 42nd Annual McDonough Benefit
Golf Tournament is being held at
BALD PEAK COLONY CLUB
on September 14, 2026
**SOLD OUT**
Please contact us via email for more details on sponsorship
opportunities or to be placed on a waiting list in the event a
foursome becomes available for this event.
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McDonough Scholarship Foundation 61 North Street (603) 316-1494 mcdonoughscholarship@gmail.com
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