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Tasha Keiter Scholarship

Tasha Marie Keiter was born on April 28th, 1993, in Kearney, Nebraska to David and Diane (Dunse) Keiter. She received her education at Kearney High School, where she was active in the marching band and the golf team all four years. Tasha graduated from high school in May of 2011 and was currently attending Hastings College, where she played on the women’s golf team. She enjoyed the game of golf and the people who played it and was a great competitor. Tasha was known for her fun-loving spirit, beautiful smile and long gorgeous curly red hair. Her friends and family recognize her ability to lift up everyone she met with her smile and genuine love to include everyone in her excitement. She had compassion for all animals, especially her dog “Buddy.” Tasha lived life to the fullest each day.

Tasha Keiter, 19, died Wednesday, July 4th, 2012, as a result of a motor vehicle accident.

About the Scholarship

PGA REACH Nebraska administers the Tasha Keiter Scholarship for young women who enjoy the game of golf. The purpose of the scholarship is to assist female students in furthering their education. One female high school graduate and one female postgraduate will be the Scholarship recipients in the amount of $1,000 each.

Any female graduating high school senior or previous graduate residing within the boundaries of the Nebraska PGA Section is eligible to apply. The Nebraska Section consists of the entire State of Nebraska, part of the State of Iowa west of the 95th-degree longitude, which is approximately Highway 71 and a small portion of South Dakota, including Dakota Dunes and Yankton.

Scholarship winners are selected on the basis of their interest and activity in golf, the potential for future contributions to the game, leadership skills/community involvement, then their academic/professional ability and financial need.

 

**2026 Application is Closed

2026 Tasha Keiter Scholarship

Mia Hiebner is a student-athlete from Heartland Community School in Henderson, Nebraska. She grew up on a small farm outside of Henderson, Nebraska. She has been heavily involved in golf since junior high, after her dad introduced her to it at a young age. While in high school, she has been involved in various church activities and school activities such as the National Honor Society and FBLA.  Mia enjoyed competing on her high school golf team. Over her high school career, she has earned four district medals (2-time champion) and four state championship medals(3 top 4). Mia’s success in school and on the course has led her to accept the Dean’s scholarship at Arizona Christian University, and she will major in Exercise Physiology. She will also be joining their women’s golf team.

 

 

 

 

Peyton Hartman is a student athlete from Adams Central High School in Hastings, NE. Throughout her high school years, Peyton has been involved in several activities, including golf, tennis, National Honor Society, FFA, and Student Council. Peyton’s passion for golf began at a very young age. In third grade, Peyton joined a local PGA Jr. League team, and from that point on, she decided she loved the game enough to keep pursuing it competitively. When she reached high school, she was grateful for the opportunity to play for her father, as he was the girls’ golf coach. Peyton had a successful high school career, peaking in her senior year, when she placed in every tournament, earned a second-place conference finish, was the district champion, and capped the season with a fifth-place finish at the Nebraska Class C State Championship. Peyton will attend Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, IA, where she will compete on the women’s golf team.

 

 

Tasha Keiter Scholarship - Past Recipients

2025 Tasha Keiter Scholarship

  • Olivia James – Kearney High School
  • Addy Olson – University of Nebraska-Lincoln

 

2024 Tasha Keiter Scholarship

  • Ellynne Honnens – Lincoln East High School
  • Taylor Beierman – Boone Central High School
  • Isabella Barry – University of Nebraska-Lincoln

 

2023 Tasha Keiter Scholarship

  • Olivia Ottman – Grand Island Northwest
  • Kylie Vanschoiack – University of Nebraska-Lincoln

 

2022 Tasha Keiter Scholarship

  • Kaitlyn Hanna – Westside High School
  • Emery Custer – Broken Bow High School
  • Angela Messere – Grand Island Central Catholic
  • Lauren Havlat – Concordia University, Seward, NE

PGA REACH Nebraska Foundation Grant Update – 2026

The PGA REACH Nebraska Foundation will not offer a public grant opportunity in 2026, as funding will be directed toward Foundation-led programs to maximize mission impact. Organizations interested in PGA REACH Nebraska Foundation programs may contact Amber Bogle, Director of Foundation Programs, at abogle@pgahq.com.