Loren Roberts/First Tee in Memphis Scholarship Fund
Purpose of the Fund
The Loren Roberts First Tee in Memphis Scholarship fund is awarded to a graduating high school student who has participated in the First Tee – Tennessee in Memphis program. Students who have obtained their high school equivalent degree are also eligible.
History of the Fund
The Loren Roberts First Tee in Memphis scholarship originated from PGA Tour Member, Loren Roberts, who wanted to make an annual contribution to the Mid-South Junior Golf Association (MSJGA). In conversation with the MSJGA founder, Charles Hudson, Mr. Roberts asked where and how he could make the most meaningful donation to the organization. Mr. Hudson suggested the creation of an endowed scholarship to financially assist MSJGA golfers to attend college or technical school.
Since 1999, The Loren Roberts/First Tee in Memphis (Mid-South) Scholarship has assisted more than 75 scholarships for students from the Mid-South to become responsible, productive citizens by enabling them to attend colleges and universities throughout the United States.
This scholarship is awarded based on financial assistance needed. It is important to note that the Loren Roberts/First Tee in Memphis Scholarship is not a golf scholarship, and no awards are made based on students’ golfing abilities.
Eligibility Requirements
All applicants must:
A complete application includes:
- Complete Loren Roberts/First Tee in Memphis Scholarship application form;
- Be a graduating senior and active First Tee in Memphis participant or previous Loren Roberts/First Tee Memphis(Mid-South) recipient;
- One-page essay describing what First Tee – Tennessee in Memphis means to them and how they will apply what they’ve learned through the First Tee – Tennessee experience to their future educational plans and/or career goals;
- Two current letters of recommendation from teachers, clergy, or persons (other than a family member) who are familiar with their personal character, skills and abilities;
- Most recent high school transcript, if applicable;
- Copy of Act and/or SAT scores, if applicable; and a
- Copy of your Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA), Student Aid Report (SAR), Expected Family Contribution (EFC), OR College Scholarship Service (CSS) profile.
This scholarship may be awarded to more than one student each year. The amount available for the scholarship each year will vary.
Recipients of the scholarship must reapply each year to be considered for each school year.
Apply Below
The Lorent Roberts/First Tee Memphis (Mid-South) scholarship is no longer accepting applications
Recipients
| 1999 | Joy Johnson – Mississippi Valley State University Mary Henry – Mississippi Valley State University William Keys – Methodist College, Inc |
| 2000 | Amanda Tibbs – Tennessee State University Katrina Hudson – Spelman College Kimberly Hudson – Spelman College |
| 2001 | Amanda Tibbs – Tennessee State University Audre Kindred – Southwest Tennessee Community College Joy johnson – Mississippi Valley State University Justin Searcy – Tennessee State University Katrina Hudson – Spelman College Kimberly Hudson – Spelman College Mary Henry – Southwest Tennessee Community College William Dorse – Methodist College, Inc. |
| 2002 | Courtney Thurman – Southwest Tennessee Community College Craten Armmer – Middle Tennessee State University Ellis Bowles – Southwest Tennessee Community College James Toles, Jr. – University of Tennessee, Chattanooga Jasman Williams – Southwest Tennessee Community College Kalonja Woods – Rhodes College |
| 2003 | Jason Robinson – Southwest Tennessee Community College Morrio Coward – Morehouse College Nikolas Blankenships – University of Tennessee, Knoxville Leonard Matlock – Murray State University Lauren Bobal – Christian Brothers University Sheldon House – University of Tennessee, Chattanooga Tanesha Tharpe – Middle Tennessee State University |
| 2004 | Bilal Black – Southwest Tennessee Community College Evidane Brownlee – Middle Tennessee State University Larry Dorse – Alabama A&M University Mark Rogers – Lane College Mary Brigance – Tennessee State Stacey Jackson – Middle Tennessee State University Tanesha Thrape – Middle Tennessee State University Toni Lomax – University of Memphis William Terrell – University of Memphis |
| 2005 | Timothy Walls – Tennessee State |
| 2006 | Danielle Terrell – Middle Tennessee State University Marcus Lomax – University of Memphis Sarah Jones – Spelman College |
| 2008 | Clay Myers – Jackson State University |
| 2012 | Abshir Esse – Cornell University Alex Cole – University of Tennessee, Chattanooga |
| 2013 | Abshir Esse – Cornell University Alex Cole – University of Tennessee, Chattanooga Glenn Hill II – Lipscomb University |
| 2014 | Abshir Esse – Cornell University Alex Cole – University of Tennessee, Chattanooga Glenn Hill II – Lipscomb University Malik Luckett – University of Tennessee, Knoxville Marissa Buford – Christian Brothers University Mirissa Joi Anderson – Christian Brothers University |
| 2015 | Abshir Esse – Cornell University Alex Cole – University of Tennessee, Chattanooga Chase Jamerson – Carson-Newman University Glenn Hill II – Lipscomb University Jamesion Blakely – University of Tennessee, Knoxville Malik Luckett – University of Tennessee, Knoxville Miranda Anderson – Christian Brothers University Mirissa Joi Anderson – Christian Brothers University Morgan Jeffries – University of Tennessee, Knoxville Myles Rivers, Tennessee State University Theresa Baker – University of Memphis |
| 2016 | Chase Jamerson – Carson-Newman University Glenn Hill II – Lipscomb University Jamesion Blakely – University of Tennessee, Knoxville Malik Luckett – University of Tennessee, Knoxville Miranda Anderson – Christian Brothers University Mirissa Joi Anderson – Christian Brothers University Morgan Jeffries – University of Tennessee, Knoxville Myles Rivers, Tennessee State University |
| 2017 | Chase Jamerson – Carson-Newman University Grant Hill – Rhodes College Jamesion Blakely – University of Tennessee, Knoxville Malik Luckett – University of Tennessee, Knoxville Mirissa Joi Anderson – Christian Brothers University Morgan Jeffries – University of Tennessee, Knoxville Myles Rivers, Tennessee State University |
| 2022 | Asa Hudson – Bryan College |