First Tee College Scholarship Program

Geographic Scope: National (across First Tee chapters)

The First Tee College Scholarship Program is designed to provide further support, life skill development, and mentorship of alumni through their higher education journey. The program welcomes recent high school graduates into a competitive national program.

Program Details:

• Year Established: 2020
• Current Program Year: 2025 (6th year of operation)
• Total Alumni: 121 current or former members, including 21 college graduates
• Class Size: 27 new Scholars in 2025

Support Provided:

• Financial support to Scholars
• Individual mentorship pairing with trained adult mentors
• Pre-college retreat (July) at First Tee Headquarters
• Annual professional development conference (winter)
• Summer internship and employment placement assistance
• Guidance through higher education and beyond

Eligibility:

• Recent high school graduates
• Competitive national application pool
• Selection based on:
  • Academic performance
  • Financial need
  • Chapter involvement
  • Community service
  • Length of participation in First Tee (avg. 10 years for class of 2025)
  • SAT scores (class of 2025 averaged 1450)
• Application process includes:
  • Online application submission
  • Committee review
  • One-on-one interviews

2025 Scholar Class Details:

• 16 young women, 11 young men
• Representing 22 unique First Tee chapters
• 6 first-generation college students
• 5 collegiate golfers
• Average 10 years in First Tee
• Average SAT score: 1450

Contact Information:

• First Tee National Office
• Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
• Website: firstteephoenix.org

Organization:

• First Tee
• Multiple chapters across the United States

First Tee College Scholarship Program Application Process

1. Online Application Submission
   • Submit application through the designated online portal
   • Deadline: Typically announced annually
2. Application Review Committee
   • Committee reviews applications
   • Applicants evaluated on:
   • Academic performance
   • Financial need
   • Chapter involvement and leadership
   • Community service
   • Overall First Tee participation
3. Finalist Interview
   • Selected finalists participate in one-on-one interviews
   • Interview assesses:
   • Commitment to values
   • College readiness
   • Leadership potential
   • Personal growth
4. Selection and Notification
   • Scholars are selected and notified
   • Typically announced in June
5. Pre-College Retreat
   • Attendance required in July at First Tee Headquarters
   • Meet fellow 2025 Scholar class members
   • Orientation to mentorship program
   • Leadership development
6. Ongoing Program Activities
   • Mentorship meetings with assigned adult mentor
   • Annual winter professional development conference (all active Scholars)
   • Summer internship and employment placement support
   • Continued engagement throughout college years

Required Materials:

• Application form
• Academic records (demonstrating GPA and SAT scores)
• Community service documentation
• Essay responses (specific prompts not detailed in available materials)
• First Tee involvement history
• Financial need documentation (for need-based consideration)