Herman Sani Scholarship

The Herman Sani Scholarship Program was established in 1950 in memory of Herman Sani who had a passion for golf and for young people. The purpose of this scholarship is to assist Iowa Students to further their education. Today, 124 college-bound students have been awarded this four-year scholarship.

The Iowa Golf Association administers and maintains the Herman Sani Scholarship Program. Each recipient receives $8,000 ($2,000 per year) over a consecutive four-year period as long as the student is making reasonable academic progress.

The Sani Scholarship Selection Committee, made up of 11 members, accepts applications and determines the recipients based on specific criteria. Many Sani scholars have gone on to achieve a lot of notoriety. The first scholarship was awarded to J.D. Turner from Perry, IA in 1958. The former Des Moines Golf & Country Club pro is now living in Savannah, GA and has been named one of the top 50 golf instructors by Golf Digest.

Most of the scholarship money comes from the generous donations by Hyperion members and corporate sponsors. Part of the entry fees and other sources including donations by non-Hyperion members also go to the scholarship fund.

The 2008 Sani Committee Members
Rick Middleton – Chairperson
Ted Coppock – Fundraising Chairperson
Lloyd Stjernberg – Volunteer Coordinator
Ross deBuhr – Director of Golf
John Matovina - Treasurer