(2025 Summer of Opportunity!) Summer is here, and with it, another round of First Tee National Opportunities. Every year, First Tee – Silicon Valley participants who have been long standing and highly engaged are selected to apply for these unique, once in a lifetime experiences. FTSV has submitted their applications, and many participants have been selected to attend these opportunities and represent their chapter. Congratulations!
Qualifications to apply for Opportunities
Every year, participants from First Tee chapters worldwide apply for one of the limited spots at these limited opportunities. To apply, our chapter looks for FTSV participants who have a minimum of 3 years with First Tee and have been highly engaged in the chapter over the years (e.g., volunteer coach, participant at least 2 seasons per year each year, active in tournaments/Girls Golf, etc.). Applicants are selected to apply based on their time spent in the program, amount of volunteer hours, engagement in FTSV extracurriculars, and other accomplishments. Once selected to apply, applicants must meet the requirements set forth by First Tee National, write several short essays, listing their accomplishments in and out of the classroom, and include letters of recommendation.
Good work to all participants who were able to submit applications this year!
So far, this year FTSV has submitted 24 applications for 4 different National Opportunities, including the College Scholar Program.
First Tee College Scholarship – Class of 2025
Two participants, Isabella Herrera and Li An Panfil, accepted into the College Scholar Program, provided them with financial support, career mentorship and internship opportunities. Congratulations and good luck with this next chapter of your life!
First Tee National Championship – Notre Dame June 22-26
Participant Brian Yu was selected this year as our representative to the FT National Championship tournament. Unfortunately, he will not be able to attend, but it was an honor to be selected.
First Tee Game Changers Academy Honoring Joe Louis Barrow, Jr. July 8-12
Participants Li An Panfil and Nicolas Hernandez Lopez were selected to attend the Game Changers Academy.
First Tee Leadership Academy with PGA Tour Superstore, June 16-21
Participants Edwin Sanchez, Vian Tran and Marissa Wei have been selected to attend the FT Leadership Academy held in Atlanta, GA.
First Tee Leadership Summit with PGA Tour Superstore, August 4-8 or August 11-15
Participants Joshua Joo and Vikrant Bhende have been selected to attend the FT Leadership Summit taking place at the West Creek Ranch in Emigrant, Montana.
Applications are being filled out for the Innovators Forum and the Drive Your Future Academy and selections will be made in August and September respectively. Selected participants for the PURE Insurance Championship at Pebble Beach will be announced early next month.
