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First Tee College Scholarship Program

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Overview

First Tee College Scholarship Program

Overview: 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.

Status: Active and growing. Launched in 2020, now in its sixth year (as of 2025) with 121 current or former members, including 21 college graduates.

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

How to Apply

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.

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