College Scholarship Program

About the Program

At First Tee, we believe that helping young people build strength of character is fundamental to success in life. Our active learning experiences are all about ensuring young people build inner strength, self-confidence and resilience, so when they face new challenges they are equipped to overcome them.

Going beyond our core programs, the enhanced First Tee College Scholarship Program is designed to provide further support, life skill development and mentorship of our alumni through their journey. Higher education continues to be a critical factor in unlocking opportunities for young people to thrive, and First Tee is committed to their success.

First Tee College Scholarship Program supports selected alumni throughout their college career. The need and merit-based program provides scholarships up to $5,000 per year, renewable for up to four years of college admission. The program also provides professional development workshops, access to internships and full-time employment placement post-graduation. One of the key factors of the program is pairing Scholars with a dedicated adult mentor who will help encourage and guide them throughout the four years.

The program is open to graduating high school seniors planning to attend college the following year. Applicants must be active members of First Tee chapters and will be considered based on financial need, academic performance, chapter involvement, volunteerism and other criteria.

2023 Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the First Tee College Scholarship Program, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

Academic Requirements

Must be classified as a high school senior as of December 31, 2022
Minimum 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 grading scale
Intent to attend a four-year accredited college or university in Fall 2023
If selected, the participant must be able to attend the Pre-College Retreat and the annual Winter Workshop

Chapter and Community Participation

Registered and active in First Tee headquarters database at the time of application deadline
Involved in chapter activities at the time of application submission
- Participants who have spent a longer amount of time in First Tee programs will receive higher consideration in the selection.
- Evidence of responsible volunteerism or citizenship through meaningful involvement in community and/or civic activities

Scholars Class of 2023

First Tee Scholar Marlo Zamora finds lifelong support through First Tee

In the News: 2023 Scholars

24 high school seniors selected for First Tee’s Scholar program receiving mentorship, professional development and financial support.

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Previous Scholars

Scholars Class of 2022

Breonna Boyd

First Tee — Tennessee
University of Michigan

Nicholas Canales

First Tee — Greater Houston
University of Nebraska

Antonio DelCastillo

First Tee — Orange County
University of Alabama

Srishti Dhurandhar

First Tee — Metropolitan New York
New York University

Vivian D’Orazi

First Tee — Metropolitan New York
York College of Pennsylvania

Dylan Ebs

First Tee — Greater Austin
George Washington University

Esther Etherington

First Tee — Indiana
Franklin College

Maleyna Gregorio

First Tee — Coachella Valley
University of California Riverside

Raiyan Johnson

First Tee — Savannah
Georgia Institute of Technology

Lea Han

First Tee — Greater Sacramento
Harvard University

Zara Karim

First Tee — Greater Washington, D.C.
George Washington University

Nelia Leong

First Tee — Upstate South Carolina
University of Florida

Myles Manor

First Tee — Greater Washington, D.C.
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Abigale Morris

First Tee — Phoenix
Biola University

Hannah Newell

First Tee — Greater Houston
LeTourneau University

Sabrina Poole

First Tee — Greater Seattle
St. Martin’s University

Nancy Rivera

First Tee — Silicon Valley
Middleburg College Vermont

Ahmad Raoul

First Tee — Greater Chicago
Winston-Salem State University

Daniel Sears

First Tee — Massachusetts
Franciscan University of Steubenville

Connor Shooks

First Tee — Benton Harbor
Loyola University Chicago

Kenneth Treece

First Tee — Pine Mountain
University of Alabama

Alexa Vela

First Tee — Greater Houston
Rice University

Jaylon Wilson

First Tee — Metro Atlanta
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Iris Xue

First Tee — Greater Washington, D.C.
Columbia University

Jacob Zakaria

First Tee — Central Coast
University of California Berkeley

Scholars Class of 2021

Claire Alford

First Tee — Central Coast
Santa Clara University

Marion Caldwell

First Tee — San Juan County
Dartmouth College

Natalie Cao

First Tee — Greater Houston
University of Pennsylvania

Molly Castle

First Tee — Tennessee
University of Tennessee

Malisone Chanthapanya

First Tee — Fort Worth
Texas Wesleyan University

Quincy Crawford

First Tee — Greater Washington, DC
University of Cincinnati

Rebecca Jones

First Tee — Indiana
Rose Hulman Institute of Technology

Josh Lendach

First Tee — Triangle
Western Carolina University

Meghna Mazumdar

First Tee — Connecticut
Boston College

Benjamin Nganga

First Tee — Tennessee
Indiana University

Kaleb Palm

First Tee — Central Florida
Florida Atlantic University

Borina Sutikto

First Tee — Silicon Valley
Santa Clara University

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