High school seniors in New Jersey, like Edison Moya from Butler High School, are recipients of the Evans Scholarships, awarded by the Western Golf Association's Evans Scholars Foundation. These students, who work as caddies, receive full tuition and housing grants valued at around $125,000 for four years if they attend partner universities. The scholarships were established in 1928 by Charles "Chick" Evans to support caddies in furthering their education.
Luke Phillips, a resident of Red Bank, and other New Jersey recipients express gratitude for the opportunity provided by the scholarship. The Evans Scholars program has supported over 12,200 caddies since its inception, emphasizing the important role caddies play in the golfing community. The recipients, selected based on academic performance and caddie experience, reflect diverse backgrounds and ambitions, such as Moya's interest in political science and law at Michigan State University.