Bill Elder Scholarship

The Billy Elder Scholarship is awarded annually by the Fox Prairie Men’s Club to support the continuing education of a graduating high school senior who is pursuing a college-level education. 

The scholarship provides a $1,000 award to assist with general college expenses. 

The scholarship honors Billy Elder, longtime dean of the Forest Park Golf Course Greenskeepers. 

Beginning in 1952, Elder dedicated 22 years of service to Forest Park Golf Course. He was known for his tireless work ethic, commitment to excellence, and deep devotion to maintaining the beauty and quality of the golf course and park. Long before “multi-tasking” became a management concept, Elder exemplified the practice through his leadership and skill. 

In addition to his work as a greenskeeper, Elder was an accomplished golfer and won the City Championship in 1958. 

The applicant must: 

1. Be a graduating high school senior in the year of selection
2. Be the son, daughter, grandson, granddaughter, stepson, or stepdaughter of a current, active, dues-paying member of the Fox Prairie Men’s Club
3. Plan to enroll in a college-level educational program 

Applications will be evaluated based on the following:

1. Written statement of interest
2. Relation (defined above) to a current Fox Prairie Men’s Club member
3. College plans
4. Academic record and achievements
5. Most recent transcript (must be attached)
6. Extracurricular school activities
7. Golf involvement
8. Community activities
9. Letters of recommendation may be included but must not exceed one page 

1. Submit three (3) copies of the completed application
2. Place all materials in a sealed envelope
3. Deliver to the Fox Prairie Pro Shop
4. Incomplete applications or those not submitted according to these guidelines may not be considered  

Fox Prairie Men’s Club Scholarship Committee:

• Todd Thurston
• Rich Hamilton
• Mike Chin