First Tee – Greater Detroit Graduating Senior Scholarship

We are pleased to offer our own scholarship fund to rising seniors involved in our program. Our first award was in 2024 to RJ Green, a longtime participant, now volunteer. He is enrolled at Wayne State Community College and on the golf team.

Click the button below to learn more about the impact the scholarship and our programs have had on RJ!

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Applications open May 1st and close July 31st. Recipients to be awarded at the Annual FT Outing.

Participant Involvement & Participation
Participant must commit a minimum of 4 years to FTGD programming with 50% or better attendance.

Letters of Recommendation
Participant must submit (3) letters of recommendation.

– Academia (ie. Teacher, tutor, classmate, school counselor)
– Community Member / Professional (ie. Employer, religious leader, neighbor, coach, etc.)
– First Tee Coach

Proof of College Acceptance
Participant must submit letter of acceptance from college, university, trade school.

Essay
Participant must submit written response to multiple extended response questions reflecting on their time in the program.

Exit Interview
Selected scholar will interview with at least 2 Board Members and provide feedback on their experience in the program.

More Details Coming Soon when we get close to the Application process opening!

Please reach out to John Page Program Director via email at [email protected] if you have additional questions!