Participant Scholarships

The First Tee has a tuition based scholarship opportunity for participants in the Life Skills and Leadership program. We hope that participants in The First Tee — Greater Trenton will benefit from this opportunity.

Applications for the 2027-2028 school year will open in February

The First Tee — Greater Trenton Academic Scholarship was started by First Tee — Greater Trenton as a way to provide our chapter’s active participants with financial assistance for tuition based education. The Scholarship Committee is pleased to offer scholarship assistance to qualified First Tee — Greater Trenton participants who have demonstrated exceptional merit, citizenship, academic achievement, as well as service and commitment to the mission of First Tee — Greater Trenton. This scholarship, renewable each academic year, is available based on selection criteria for at least one student per year. Scholarship awardees may seek renewal in successive years by meeting the stated requirements.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Nominees must be in 8th grade or higher and attending a tuition based College Prepatory High School, Professional Trade School, or Accredited College
  • Must be 13 years older or above 
  • Nominees must have been with First Tee for a minimum of two years and be marked active in the participant database
  • Active participant of First Tee — Greater Trenton programs (minimum 2 multi-week sessions) 

Scholarship Award and Renewal Criteria

  • At the end of the academic year, renewable applicants must submit transcripts from the previous year and proof of enrollment for the coming year 
  • Scholarship is good for high school tuition, professional trade school tuition, or college tuition, or school related expenses

Documentation to Accompany Application

  • High School transcript through the most recent semester of senior year
  • Two letters of recommendation (not to include First Tee – Greater Trenton Staff)
  • Copy of official SSAT, ISEE, SAT, or ACT document If you were unable to take these tests, you are still eligible to apply for this program
  • 300-350 word essay detailing your experience in the FTGT program
    • The impact the program has provided
    • Your growth and achievements in playing golf
    • You community service activities and its impact