Francis Ouimet Scholarship
Offered by Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund · Free to apply
This need-based scholarship supports students who have completed at least two years of service to golf at a Massachusetts golf course and plan to attend college or trade school full-time. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership, character, essays, recommendations, and an interview. Award amounts vary based on demonstrated financial need, and the scholarship can be renewed for up to four years.
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How hard is the Francis Ouimet Scholarship to win?
A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. No published applicant or winner counts exist for this award, so Solyo shows no odds figure.
- Odds
- no published selection data
- Paperwork
- ~4.8 hrs to file
What drives the odds here
Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.
- Fewer rivalsOpen only to Massachusetts residents
- Fewer rivalsAn essay is required, which filters out casual applicants
- Fewer rivalsRecommendation letters are required, a step many applicants skip
- Fewer rivalsAn official transcript is required
How Solyo estimates this: We model the applicant field from how narrow the eligibility rules are, then divide the awards available by that field. Requirements such as essays and recommendation letters improve a serious applicant’s odds, because most browsers never complete them. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.
Who can apply for the Francis Ouimet Scholarship?
These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of Massachusetts
- Open to high school seniors and current college students
- Must have completed at least two years of service to golf at a Massachusetts golf course.
- Must plan to attend an accredited post-secondary undergraduate college, university, or trade school full-time.
- Must demonstrate certified financial need to receive standard funding; applicants without financial need may only be granted Honorary Scholar status.
- The online application, essays, and initial recommendations/transcripts are due December 1, 2026; interviews occur in March/April 2027, and financial documentation and final transcripts are due June 30, 2027.
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What the application takes
- Essay required.
- 3 letters of recommendation. Ask teachers or counselors early; good letters take time.
- Transcript required. Request it from the school registrar ahead of the deadline.
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is December 1, 2026. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around December 1 each year.
- Applications close
- December 1, 2026
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
Common questions about the Francis Ouimet Scholarship
How much is the Francis Ouimet Scholarship worth?
The Francis Ouimet Scholarship awards varies based on financial need and is renewable in later years.
When is the Francis Ouimet Scholarship deadline?
The current deadline is December 1, 2026. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around December 1 each year.
Who is eligible for the Francis Ouimet Scholarship?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of Massachusetts; Open to high school seniors and current college students.
Does the Francis Ouimet Scholarship require an essay?
Yes. The application requires an essay, 3 recommendations, and a transcript. Expect to spend about 4.75 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the Francis Ouimet Scholarship?
A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. No published applicant or winner counts exist for this award, so Solyo shows no odds figure. What is known: open only to Massachusetts residents and an essay is required, which filters out casual applicants. Plan on about 4.8 hrs of work.
Is the Francis Ouimet Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The Francis Ouimet Scholarship is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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