Since 1949, The Fund has awarded $25 million in need based college tuition assistance to students who have given at least two years of service to golf as caddies,  pro shop work, or course superintendent operations in Massachusetts.

The Ouimet scholarship is unique in that it is renewable for up to four years. Ouimet awards range from $1,500 to $15,000 per year, depending on financial need and ranking in our competitive evaluation process.  The value of the award over four years can be $10,000 to $40,000, or more.  Over 5,000 young people have received Ouimet scholarships, and many have gone on to prestigious positions of leadership in business and professional careers.

Scholarship Facts:

• 5,016 individuals helped since 1949
• $25,028,417 awarded since 1949

2012 – 2013 Scholarship Profile:

• 260 individuals receiving financial awards
• 63 “Honorary” Scholars receiving no financial award
• $1,500,000 awarded
• 132 colleges attended by Scholars
• 135 clubs represented by Scholars
• 33 Women Scholars
• 11 Minority Scholars
• Scholars’ Golf Employment: 46% – Caddies, 44% – Pro Shop, 10% – Course Superintendent Operations

Eligible Employees:

• Caddies
• Course Superintendent Ops
• Pro Shop Ops (Bag Room, Practice Range & Cart Storage Area)
• Locker Room
• “On-Course” Snack Shack

Clubs:

• Private
• Public/Semi-private

History of the Scholarship:

Totals                        $25,028,417             5,016

*“New” scholars indicates first time recipients.