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First Tee College Scholarship Program

WICHITA KIDS GOLF INITIATIVE INC

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Overview

First Tee College Scholarship Program

Overview: A comprehensive scholarship and mentorship program for First Tee alumni pursuing higher education.

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

Program Details:

  • Launched in 2020, now in its sixth year (as of 2025)

  • 121 current or former members, including 21 college graduates

  • 27 new scholars selected in 2025 class

  • Represents 22 unique First Tee chapters

    • Eligibility:

  • Must be recent high school graduate or First Tee alumni

  • Competitive selection from national pool

  • Consideration based on:

    • - Academic performance
    - Financial need
    - Chapter involvement
    - Community service
    - Other criteria
  • Rigorous application and interview process required

    • Support Provided:

  • Financial support: Full scholarship amounts not specified in materials

  • Mentorship: Paired with trained adult mentor to guide through higher education and beyond

  • Professional development: Annual professional development conference for all active Scholars

  • Summer internship and employment placement: Assistance with job placement after graduation

  • Pre-college retreat: July retreat at First Tee Headquarters to meet fellow class members

    • Selection Criteria (2025 Class):

  • Average 10 years in First Tee

  • Average SAT score of 1450

  • 6 first-generation college students

  • 5 collegiate golfers

  • 16 women and 11 men

    • Contact Information:
    First Tee – Greater Wichita
    PO Box 8313
    Wichita, KS 67208
    Tel. 316-806-0033
    [email protected]

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Application Period: Opens in early 2025

    2. Steps:
    - Submit online application
    - Selected finalists participate in one-on-one interviews

    3. Required Consideration Areas:
    - Academic performance
    - Financial need
    - Chapter involvement
    - Community service
    - Other criteria

    4. Timeline:
    - Applications accepted during specified window
    - Finalist interviews conducted
    - Scholars announced (typically June)
    - Pre-college retreat held in July

    5. No specific narrative questions or detailed application requirements listed in available materials.

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    Fields of Work

    youth-programseducationmentoringyouth-leadership

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