First Tee College Scholarship Program

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

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