The Sara Scholarship was established in 2012 as part of the final will of Sara Sheehan, who passed away in 2011. The award, funded through the Henry & Sara Sheehan foundation, is granted annually to female high school seniors who plan to pursue a college degree and who demonstrate academic achievement, excellence of character, financial need and active engagement with the sport of golf. Skill in playing golf is not a criterion.

The Sara Scholarship awards $2500 per year to be applied towards tuition, books, board and other expenses.

A minimum of twelve $2500 scholarships will be awarded in 2026. The grant is eligible for renewal throughout the applicant’s undergraduate college career up to four years, for a total amount of $10000.

IMPACT AS OF 2025 EOY:

Total Program Investment: $1,375,000+

• Direct Scholar Funding: $1,292,000 awarded specifically to Sara Scholars since 2013.

• A Decade of Excellence: Nearly 600 scholarships have been awarded in total to 163+ women empowered across 12 years.

Community Giving: $83,000+ in charitable donations to partners including Maryville Academy and the Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund.