CDGA | IWGA Julia Dodds Scholarship

Illinois Women’s Golf Association Victory Fund

The Illinois Women’s Golf Association (IWGA) was established in 1933 for the specific purpose of conducting the Illinois State Women’s Amateur Championship. The mission was to make sure that the women of the entire state were eligible to vie for the championship, whether they belonged to a private club or not, and no matter where they lived in the state.

A philanthropic arm was added in 1944 during World War II. The initial mission was to support the war effort and grew into a mission to support female golfers in Illinois. Annually, the IWGA raised money through the Victory Fund and then distributed these funds via scholarships to girls of fine character who possess a love of the game of golf, and through grants to collegiate women’s golf programs. In 2024, the IWGA partnered with the CDGA to carry on their 90-year history of hosting Illinois women’s golf championships as well as continue their legacy of making an impact in the community through the administration of the Julia Dodds Scholarship and mini-grant program.

CDGA | IWGA Julia Dodds Scholarship

The Illinois Women’s Golf Association (IWGA) established the Julia Dodds Junior Girls Scholarship Award in 1992 in honor of Mrs. Julia Dodds who was the first 50-year member of the IWGA.

The award is to assist girls who are pursuing an undergraduate college degree and who enjoy playing golf. The Dodds Award criteria for selection include Character, Scholarship, Leadership, and Sportsmanship. The winner(s) will receive a $5,000 award, which will be directed to their college choice to assist in their educational expenses.

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