Our Scholarship Committee is pleased to offer scholarship assistance to qualified First Tee – Lehigh Valley & Berks participants or coaches who have demonstrated exceptional merit, citizenship, academic achievement, as well as service and commitment to the mission of our organization. Scholarships of up to a maximum value of $2,000 are available based on the selection criteria listed below.
Eligibility Requirements
- Nominees must be graduating high school seniors or enrolled in a trade school, college, or university as a full-time student
- Nominees must have been active with First Tee for a minimum of two (2) years. See below for additional criteria for the Participant Scholarship and the Coach Scholarship
- Recommended by Head Coach
- Has appeared at chapter functions/events or volunteered at projects three times in First Tee career
Selection Criteria
- The level of participation in First Tee – Lehigh Valley & Berks, either as a participant or as an instructor
- Financial need
- Academic achievement
- Community Service
Scholarship Award and Renewal Criteria
- Up to $2,000 per academic year based on selection criteria
- Scholarship is good for tuition or school related expenses
- Scholarship will be paid directly to the trade school, college, or university at which the recipient is enrolled
Participant Scholarship
Requirements:
- Has been a First Tee program participant for two or more years.
- Graduating high school senior or enrolled in a trade school, college, or university as a full-time student.
- Two or more years as active participant in First Tee – Lehigh Valley & Berks in the Age 14+ program
- Has appeared or participated in at least three chapter events or functions
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
Applicants may apply for both scholarships but will only be eligible for one award.
Coach Scholarship
Requirements:
- Has coached in at least one program at any location.
- Has received, or is in process of receiving Level 1 First Tee Coach training
- Graduating high school senior or enrolled in a trade school, college, or university as a full-time student.
- Has appeared or participated in at least three chapter events or functions
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
Scholarship Recipients
Meet Abby
The game of golf has been a constant in Abigail’s life as early as she can remember. When she was 7 years old, she was enrolled in the First Tee – Lehigh Valley & Berks program and never looked back. She currently serves as a junior assistant coach with our younger participants and is involved in many extracurricular activities at her high school.
“Golf and First Tee have taught me to strive for greatness, learn from mistakes, adapt to curve balls, be honest with myself and those around me, and cheer on others in their game. Coaching and teaching kids can be extremely challenging, but the perseverance and confidence I have built through the First Tee have allowed me to push past the nervousness I initially felt when I began as an assistant coach 2 years ago. I am venturing out of my comfort zone and challenging myself to engage in activities that I would not normally find myself in.”
We are proud of Abby’s growth and look forward to what she will accomplish after she graduates.