Dear Briarwood Friends,

Our club provides us with a great deal of enjoyment, fun and community. One of the Briarwood’s great annual events is Scholarship Day, which was specifically formed to provide educational financial assistance to our employees and/or their children. Many members tell us that Scholarship night is the highlight of the season.

On Tuesday, August 6, 2024, we will host the 36th annual Briarwood Scholarship Day. Since its inception in 1989, the Foundation has awarded over 535 scholarships totaling over $2,400,000! In 2023, we gave out 27 grants totaling $159,000. The scholarship program is a great source of pride for Briarwood members as we show support and appreciation for our wonderful staff whom we like to refer to as our Briarwood family. Our success and longevity have prompted other clubs in the area to create similar programs with their members.

The Foundation raises almost all of its annual funding during the weeks leading up to Scholarship Day. The contributions are vital to meet the growing needs of our scholarship recipients, whose costs continue to rise.

We have had a number of specially-funded “Named Scholarships” over the years sponsored by individual members or families. Named scholarships can be a one-time gift ($5,000) or structured to last for several years. In an effort to create additional funding options, and in response to requests from members, the Foundation offers legal agreements to fund both limited ($25,000) and perpetual (minimum of $50,000) endowments. If you are interested in participating in any of these generous opportunities, please contact any of the Foundation directors to discuss further.

Thank you in advance for your generosity and support. We look forward to seeing you on August 6th!

Sincerely,

The Briarwood Scholarship Foundation Directors