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First Tee College Scholarship Program

PGA TOUR FIRST TEE FOUNDATION INC

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Funding Amount

Up to $5,000 per year, renewable for up to four years

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

First Tee College Scholarship Program

Overview: A need and merit-based scholarship program designed to provide financial support, life skill development, and mentorship to First Tee alumni throughout their college careers.

Eligibility:

  • Graduating high school seniors planning to attend college the following year

  • Active members of First Tee chapters

  • Selection based on: financial need, academic performance, chapter involvement, volunteerism, and other criteria

    • Program Features:

  • Scholarships up to $5,000 per year, renewable for up to four years of college

  • Professional development workshops

  • Access to internships and full-time employment placement post-graduation

  • Dedicated adult mentor pairing for all four years of college

  • Annual Scholars Recap Winter Workshop (held during MLK Jr. Day weekend in Dallas, Texas) for professional and personal development

  • Pre-College Retreat in Jacksonville, Florida (late July) for incoming scholars to prepare for freshman year

    • Focus Areas:

  • Building strength of character

  • Life skills development

  • Professional readiness

  • Emotional intelligence and self-care

  • Networking and mentorship

    • Geographic Scope: National - serves First Tee scholars from chapters across the United States

    Contact Information:

  • First Tee Headquarters

  • 1 PGA TOUR Blvd

  • Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

  • Phone: (904) 940-4300

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be a graduating high school senior

  • Must be planning to attend college the following year

  • Must be an active member of a First Tee chapter

    • Application Criteria:
    Applicants are evaluated based on:

  • Financial need

  • Academic performance

  • Chapter involvement

  • Volunteerism

  • Other criteria as determined by selection committee

    • How to Apply:

  • Contact your local First Tee chapter for application details and deadlines

  • Application reviewed by selection committee

    • Program Timeline:

  • Application period and deadlines vary by chapter

  • Selected scholars participate in Pre-College Retreat in late July before freshman year

  • Scholars participate in Winter Workshop annually during MLK Jr. Day weekend

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationyouth-programsmentoring

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