Scholarships

Scholarships for First Tee — Metro Atlanta Participants

Dr. Bryan Carey Memorial Book Scholarship In 2012, Dr. Kim Carey and Mrs. Sandra Carey established The Dr. Bryan Carey Memorial Book Scholarship in memory of their son, Dr. Bryan Carey, a caring physician and avid golfer. Two book scholarships in the amount of $250 each will be awarded to high school seniors who graduate each Spring and:
  • Have a minimum 3.0 GPA in math and science courses
  • Attained Birdie certification or higher in First Tee — Metro Atlanta
  • Have active membership status in First Tee — Metro Atlanta
  • Have an interest in studying STEM subjects in college
  • Write a winning essay (250-500 words) expressing their passion for golf and STEM subjects
The application period opens March 1st and closes May 6th with winners announced in June. Jimmy & Bopsy Gabrielsen Book Scholarship The Jimmy & Bopsy Gabrielsen Book Scholarship honors the founders of First Tee — Metro Atlanta. Through the tireless efforts of the Gabrielsens, First Tee — Metro Atlanta opened its doors May 2000. Since that time, the organization has brought valuable life skills training through the game of golf to thousands of Metro Atlanta area children. In honor of their dedicated service, two book scholarships in the amount of $250 each will be awarded to high school seniors who will graduate each Spring. Applicants must:
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater in their high school courses
  • Have attained Birdie certification or higher in First Tee — Metro Atlanta
  • Write a winning essay of 250-500 words describing their experience in The First Tee — Metro Atlanta and the impact of the experience on his or her life
The application period opens March 1st and closes May 6th with winners announced in June.