The Arthur Mandros Scholarship was established in 1994, in memory of the Orleans Country Club long-term PGA Golf Pro, Arthur Mandros. The first scholarships were awarded in 1995. The recipients are chosen based on their affiliation with golf and Orleans Country Club.

In 2018 the name of the scholarship was changed to the Arthur Mandros/Bob Silvester Scholarship. Bob Silvester, like Arthur, was a long time PGA Golf Pro at Orleans Country Club. Bob had worked for Arthur as his Teaching Pro, and then took over for Arthur when he had to retire due to illness. Bob Silvester also has passed and their names were combined for the scholarship.

The idea is to support young people from the area, who hopefully will complete their post high school education and continue to support and participate in activities at Orleans Country Club.

Orleans Country Club’s Arthur Mandros / Bob Silvester Scholarship

If you are interested in applying for the Arthur Mandros / Bob Silvester Scholarship, pick up a generic scholarship form from your guidance counselor. Send the form along with a cover letter explaining your affiliation with Orleans Country Club by the first of May.

Either deliver to the pro shop, or mail to:

Orleans Country Club
Attn: Scholarship Committee
PO Box 8
Orleans, VT 05860

VGA Scholarship Fund Information

The Scholarship

Application Deadline: April 15, 2026

The Vermont Golf Association Scholarship Fund assists deserving Vermont resident students in obtaining a college education or technical training of university grade.  The Vermont Golf Association Scholarship Fund, a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization, is supported by the Vermont Golf Association, Vermont State Women’s Golf Association, Vermont Golf Course Superintendents Association, Vermont Senior’s Golf Association, Vermont PGA, and Vermont’s Golf Courses. Together these organization along with businesses and individuals help raise funds which allow us to award scholarships to Vermont High School Graduates for up to four years to help further their education.

Requirements

• Be a resident of the State of Vermont and graduating from high school
• Enrolled in, or accepted as a full-time student at a college, university or technical school of university grade
• Have a current and active affiliation with the game of golf such as competing on a golf team, working at a golf course, and/or participating in golf programs or events

All of the following must be submitted with this application:

• Official signed transcript of high school grades including actual or approximate class rank (if
  applicable), G.P.A. and SAT scores and/or A.C.T. scores report
• Acceptance letter from institution you will be attending
• Dated Letter of recommendation for each of the following
• Attesting to academic standing
• Attesting to affiliation with the game of golf
• Personal reference
• You may be asked to participate in an interview

*Contact information is critical, please include your phone# and current email address on your application.
Supporting documents must be submitted!

*All information submitted is for the use of the VGA Scholarship Fund and will be kept confidential.

*If you are unable to fill out the application online, please email pj3murray@gmail.com for further instructions.

Visit this webpage to Apply.