First Tee College Scholarship Program

A comprehensive scholarship and mentorship program for First Tee alumni pursuing higher education. The program provides financial support, dedicated adult mentorship, and professional development opportunities to help First Tee alumni succeed in college and beyond.

Geographic Scope: National - serves First Tee alumni from chapters across the United States.

Key Features:

• Financial support for tuition and college expenses
• Pairing with trained adult mentor for guidance through higher education
• Pre-college retreat at First Tee Headquarters in July for new scholars
• Annual professional development conference for all active scholars
• Summer internship and employment placement assistance after graduation
• Career development support

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be a First Tee alumni (recent high school graduate)
• Strong academic performance (average GPA 4.0, average SAT 1450)
• Minimum ~9.5 years average involvement with First Tee
• Demonstrated financial need
• Active chapter involvement
• Community service participation
• Overall commitment to excellence

Selection Process:

• Competitive national application pool
• Rigorous application and interview process
• Committee review based on academic performance, financial need, chapter involvement, community service, and other criteria

Contact Information:

• First Tee – Aiken
• 1208 Gregg Hwy NW, Aiken, SC 29801
• Tel. (803) 226-0053
• Mailing Address: 650 Trolley Line Road, Graniteville, SC 29829

Recent Support:

• Supported by Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, Chevron, and other corporate donors
• Chevron provided $100,000 for First Tee scholarships in 2024
• $5 million campaign launched in October 2024 to support an additional 100 First Tee Scholars

Application Process

Timeline:

• Applications open in early 2025
• Selection process includes competitive national pool evaluation
• Finalists selected for one-on-one interviews

Application Steps:

1. Submit online application form
2. Complete required sections including academic and personal information
3. Participate in one-on-one interview if selected as finalist

Evaluation Criteria:

• Academic performance (GPA and standardized test scores)
• Financial need
• Chapter involvement and tenure
• Community service and volunteerism
• Leadership potential
• Personal essays and application materials

Required Materials:

• Online application form
• Academic records
• Essay responses
• References

Note: Specific application questions and detailed submission instructions are not provided in the available content. Additional details available through First Tee chapters or headquarters.