Scholarships The First Tee of Tampa Bay offers financial assistance through The Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA scholarship program so that all kids can experience The First Tee program.
In addition to our Chapter’s local scholarship efforts, The First Tee home office provides a gateway to higher education through the Scholars ProgramClick here, to learn about the eligibility requirements to becoming a Scholar of The First Tee.
Participants need not have premier golf skills for either of these programs. However, character and certification through the Life Skills Experience is a requirement for application.
In furtherance of its mission to impact the lives of young people, The First Tee developed a Scholars Program offering participants the opportunity to receive recognition for exceptional achievement in the following areas:
Academics
Leadership Skills
Character Development
Chapter & Community Involvement
PACE Resource Center
The First Tee PACE (Providing Assistance for Careers and Education) Resource Center was created to equip eligible participants (ages 13-18) and their parents with information and resources to learn more about applying for college, college scholarships, and career exploration. Click on LEARN MORE to read more about the PACE Resource Center.
Scholars Video
Learn more about The First Tee Scholars Program by viewing this video which features current scholars recognized by The First Tee for demonstrating exceptional achievement in academics, leadership skills, character development, and Chapter and community involvement.
