At the Cameron Champ Foundation, we believe that education opens doors and creates pathways to lifelong opportunity. Through golf, education, and mentorship, we invest in young people who demonstrate resilience, character, and a commitment to pursuing their goals.
Our scholarships are named in honor of trailblazers who overcame barriers and helped make the game of golf more diverse, inclusive, and accessible. We celebrate their legacies by supporting the next generation of leaders who are inspired to create positive change in their communities and beyond.
Scholarship recipients are selected through a holistic review process that considers academic achievement, community involvement, personal character, and financial need. Priority consideration is given to applicants who demonstrate financial need.
These scholarships are made possible through the generosity of our corporate partners and individual supporters. Their investment helps create meaningful opportunities for deserving young people and empowers them to pursue their educational and personal aspirations.
Please note: We use one universal scholarship application. By completing a single application, you will automatically be considered for every Cameron Champ Foundation scholarship for which you meet the eligibility requirements.
To make a donation toward any of these scholarships, please visit our donation page.
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- Chevron | Mack Champ Scholarship
- Chevron | Charlie Sifford Scholarship
- Doc Sims Legacy Scholarship
- Bill Dickey Scholarship
- Ken Bentley Scholarship
Building Skills for the Future
The scholarship application process is about more than financial support—it’s also an opportunity to develop important life skills. We encourage applicants to complete their own application, communicate directly with our team, and take ownership of the process. By doing so, students gain valuable experience in self-advocacy, professional communication, and navigating systems that will serve them well in college and throughout their lives.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to support applicants behind the scenes, while allowing students to lead the process whenever possible.
Criteria & Guidelines
Scholarship Criteria
At the Cameron Champ Foundation, we believe every student’s journey is unique. Our scholarship selection process takes a holistic approach, considering not only academic achievement and financial need, but also character, leadership, resilience, service, and a commitment to creating positive change. While each scholarship may have additional eligibility requirements, the following criteria guide our review process:
1. Academic Commitment
- Current GPA and academic performance
- Demonstrated commitment to educational goals
- Enrollment in a college, university, trade school, or vocational program
2. Financial Need
- Priority consideration given to students and families demonstrating financial need
- Explanation of how scholarship support would impact the student’s educational journey
3. Character & Leadership
- Integrity, perseverance, and personal responsibility
- Leadership in school, sports, or community activities
- Positive influence on others
4. Service & Community Impact
- Volunteerism and community involvement
- Demonstrated desire to give back and help others
5. Resilience & Overcoming Adversity
- Ability to persevere through challenges or obstacles
- Evidence of growth, determination, and grit
6. Passion for the Game of Golf
- Participation in golf, either competitively or recreationally
- Understanding of golf’s values: honesty, respect, perseverance, and sportsmanship
- Commitment to helping make the game more inclusive and accessible
7. Alignment with the Cameron Champ Foundation Mission
Applicants should demonstrate how they embody the Foundation’s mission of:
Creating pathways of opportunity through golf, education, and mentorship—igniting growth, resilience, and lifelong achievement.
No single criterion determines scholarship selection. We seek students who demonstrate potential, character, and a commitment to making a positive impact both on and off the course.
Scholarship Application Guide
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Scholarship Recipient Commitment
Cameron Champ Foundation scholarships are more than financial awards—they are an investment in future leaders.
As a Cameron Champ Foundation Scholar, you become part of a community committed to creating pathways of opportunity for others. We believe that those who receive support today have the power to inspire, encourage, and invest in the next generation tomorrow.
While there is no required number of volunteer hours, scholarship recipients are expected to remain engaged with the Foundation whenever reasonably possible by giving back in meaningful ways. This may include volunteering at Foundation events, mentoring younger students, sharing your educational journey, participating in Foundation programs, or supporting our mission in other ways.
We ask applicants to apply only if they are willing to embrace this commitment to paying opportunity forward.
Chevron | Mack Champ Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 per year, renewable up to 4 years
Application Deadline: August 31, 2026
This scholarship is open to Mack Champ Invitational alumni who are pursuing a college or trade school education. Students should demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, financial need, evidence of community service, and golf ability. Only payable to schools in the United States.
Cameron’s grandfather Mack introduced him to the game and is the inspiration for our foundation and annual invitational. Chevron is the world leader in energy solutions and has been investing in golf for more than 30 years.
This scholarship was developed to support the advancement of students with technical and leadership accomplishments, as well as a commitment to positively impacting their communities.
It’s not where you come from, it’s where you’re going
Mack Champ
Chevron | Charlie Sifford Scholarship
Amount: $2,500 per year, renewable up to 4 years
Application Deadline: August 31, 2026
The Charlie Sifford Scholarship is open to students living in the Bay Area to Sacramento (California) who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, financial need, evidence of community service, and golf ability. Students will pursue an undergraduate degree at a college or university of their choice. Only payable to schools in the United States.
Charlie Sifford broke the PGA Tour’s color barrier in 1960 and went on to win the Greater Hartford Open in 1967 and the Los Angeles Open in 1969. He endured racism and discrimination at every turn but never quit. In 2014, President Barack Obama awarded Sifford the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian award. With his grit and resolve, Sifford paved the way for black and brown people to play professional golf.
The Sifford Family is highly honored to have this scholarship established in memory of my father, Dr. Charles Sifford. We would like to thank Chevron and the Cameron Champ Foundation for making this possible. This is another example of my father’s vision of diversity and inclusion in the game of golf.
Charles Sifford Jr.
The Doc Sims Legacy Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 per year, renewable up to 4 years
Application Deadline: August 31, 2026
Established to recognize the extraordinary legacy of Robert “Doc” Sims, this scholarship honors a man whose lifetime of service helped create educational opportunities, inspire young golfers, and shape generations of leaders.
For decades, Doc Sims believed golf was more than a game. He believed it was a classroom, a bridge to higher education, and a pathway to opportunity. Through his leadership, mentorship, and commitment to junior golf, he helped countless young people discover that success is measured not only by what we achieve but by how many lives we impact along the way.
The Cameron Champ Foundation proudly continues that legacy by awarding one student each year who demonstrates the same commitment to character, service, education, and leadership.
Robert “Doc” Sims dedicated his life to helping young people discover opportunity through golf. His encouragement, wisdom, and quiet leadership opened doors for generations of junior golfers and their families.
The Cameron Champ Foundation proudly honors his legacy by ensuring that his name continues to inspire future generations
Every Doc Sims Legacy Scholar accepts the responsibility to lead with character, serve with humility, and open doors for those who follow.
– Jeff Champ, CEO & Co-Founder
Ken Bentley Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 per year, renewable up to 4 years
Application Deadline: August 31, 2026
This scholarship is open to students demonstrating academic achievement, leadership, financial need, evidence of community service, and an interest in golf. Students will pursue an undergraduate degree (2 or 4 year) at a college, university or trade school of their choice. Only payable to schools in the United States.
Ken Bentley is Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board of the Advocates Professional Golf Association (APGA). He has been instrumental in promoting diversity and inclusion in golf. A passionate golfer himself, he recognized the lack of opportunities for minority golfers with professional aspirations and established the APGA Tour to provide a pathway for minority golfers to pursue their dreams.
Additionally, the APGA Tour partners with various organizations, including the Cameron Champ Foundation, to support its mission of promoting diversity and inclusion in golf.
In recognition of all of this, we have established the Ken Bentley Scholarship in his honor.
The Cameron Champ Foundation has provided hundreds of young people with the opportunity to realize their golfing dreams. I am honored to have a scholarship in my name and am hopeful this scholarship will help make a difference in a young person’s life.
Ken Bentley, Chairman of APGA Tour Board Of Directors
Bill Dickey Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 per year, renewable up to 4 years
Application Deadline: August 31, 2026
This scholarship is open to students demonstrating academic achievement, leadership, financial need, evidence of community service, and an interest in golf. Students will pursue an undergraduate degree (2 or 4 year) at a college, university or trade school of their choice. Only payable to schools in the United States.
The late Bill Dickey was a successful real estate and insurance executive in Phoenix. When he retired, he founded the Bill Dickey Scholarship Association (BDSA) to provide scholarships and support to minority students pursuing higher education and careers in golf-related fields. Through his vision and dedication, the BDSA impacted the lives of more than 1,130 minority students worldwide who were able to realize their dream of higher education.
Bill Dickey’s work as an advocate for diversity holds a special significance for Cameron Champ and our foundation. Cameron won the 2012 Bill Dickey Invitational, which qualified him for the Junior PGA Championship, where his second-place finish led to his participation in the Junior Ryder Cup. We are honored to continue Bill Dickey’s legacy with this scholarship.
The William (Bill) Dickey family is honored to have a scholarship established in memory of my husband. We would like to thank Chevron and the Cameron Champ Foundation for making this possible. My husband dedicated his life to identifying up-and-coming minority golfers for college scholarships, and I appreciate you keeping his memory alive for the sacrifices he and our family made to add diversity on the golf course.
Mrs. Alice Dickey
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