Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Scholarship Program bringing $25K to UMES students

PRINCESS ANNE, Md.- The University of Maryland Eastern Shore celebrated a new scholarship opportunity Thursday.

Students enrolled in the Professional Golf Management and Hospitality Programs could receive a $25,000 scholarship.

That scholarship is called the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program which plans to launch in partnership with Troon, a golf and club management company.

The program aims to give educational assistance to students from diverse backgrounds, all while getting internships and playing golf at Troon courses.

“By working with the partners at Troon and also individuals that they have, the students will expand that particular network that they have,” Dr. Heidi Anderson, UMES President, said.

“The mission of this program at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore is to obviously help raise the number of African American members in America and this is certainly a stepping stone that’s going to help us with deserving students,” Billy Dillon, Director and Associate Professor of PGA Golf Management Program, said.

“Today, we need growth, we need the opportunities, but more importantly we need to make sure we support our student here,” Billy Allen, Member of UMES Diverse Council, said.

This scholarship was made possible by the Golf Development Council at UMES and will be given out each academic year.

*UMES officials tell us the council was formed to help the university cultivate support within the golf industry for the golf management program.*