Congratulations to our 2024-2025 Scholarship Winners:
My name is Anna Brown and I am from Murrells Inlet SC. I am graduating from Waccamaw High School and will be attending USC Beaufort in the fall. I’ve been a part of the program since fourth grade and I am thankful for all the opportunities given to me by the First Tee of Coastal Carolina. A member of my high school varsity golf team, National Honor Society and student council. Happy to be continuing my golf career as a Sand Shark! “
Anna Grace Brown
2024-25
Jacob B. Elliott Scholarship
The Grand Strand
Hello I am Josiah Johnson and I am a 18 year old student athlete at West Brunswick High School. I am the youngest of my two siblings and I will be following in their footsteps as I continue to pursue my education as a Ram at Winston-Salem State University. I will be attending the University to receive a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science. Some achievements that I have earned throughout my life are getting inducted into West Brunswick High Schools National Honors Society, maintaining a weighted 4.0 GPA, making the Sports.net all-tournament basketball team, earning over 25 credit hours at Brunswick Community College as a high school student and volunteering in my community for over 75 hours this year.
A few personal goals that I have for myself are to learn more about computer programming, publishing a game as a game developer, and receiving a masters degree. Some great opportunities that I have enjoyed are being a part of the WBHS varsity basketball team, a member of the First Tee program since grade 4, the South Brunswick Islands Rotary Club Volunteers, the WBHS Science Olympiad team, the WBHS Track & Field team, the UNCW Upward Bound program, and the 100 Black Men Program.
Josiah Johnson
2024-25
Lin Bradley Scholarship
Brunswick County
Hello! My name is Jillian Fatkin. I started in the First Tee Program at the age of five in the Lil’ Linksters. I am now an Ace Participant. I am committed to Queens University of Charlotte where I will play Division 1 golf and plan to major in Business.
Throughout my years in the First Tee Program I have participated in countless First Tee Events, mentored the younger generations, attended multiple First Tee National Opportunities, and have been an inaugural member of the First Tee Teen Council. I can, without a doubt, say that the First Tee has provided me with opportunities to grow as a leader, mentor, and golfer. I cannot thank them enough for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, the life-long relationships, and the skills and values I have been taught that have made me who I am today. I look forward to the next chapter in my life where I will continue to grow and proudly represent the First Tee of Coastal Carolinas Chapter. Thank you for all the support and helping me make my dreams come true!
Jillian Fatkin
Harrison Taylor Post-secondary Education Scholarship
Brunswick County
Hi, my name is Nathaniel Winchester I have been lucky enough to be part of First Tee since 6th grade and to this day attribute my personal, academic, and athletic values to it. I plan on attending North Carolina State University this fall and majoring in Engineering.
Nathaniel Winchester
Harrison Taylor Post-secondary Education Scholarship
Hello, I’m Carter. I am dedicated to my faith as a follower of Christ and am diligently pursuing a degree in Computer Science with a minor in Art and Design. My focus lies in digital art and design, and I am actively honing my software engineering skills. I am deeply committed to my Christian beliefs, regularly participating in church activities and taking on a student leadership role at One Harbor Youth. I thrive on embracing new challenges and find great fulfillment in offering assistance to others whenever possible.
Carter Woods
Harrison Taylor Post-secondary Education Scholarship
Crystal Coast
Raymond I. Rooks, son of Brandon & Randi Jo Rooks of Oak Island graduates after homeschooling for 10 years. He has been a First Tee participant for 10 years as well. He is a Cadet Captain in the Civil Air Patrol and at age 17 earned his private pilot license after training with High Tide aviation. The last 2 years, he has been taking classes through dual enrollment with Liberty University. Raymond will be attending Liberty University in person this fall to pursue his degree in Aeronautics with a commercial /corporate pilot concentration. He is a devoted follower of Christ and looks forward to seeing where the Lord calls him as a pilot
Raymond Isaiah Rooks
Harrison Taylor Post-secondary Education Scholarship
Brunswick County
Hello, I’m Gregory Guttierrez. I love to cook. Currently, I am the junior Cooking chef at Cove Restaurant in Holden Beach NC, which is my home.
I am an Ace participant with the First Tee Coastal Carolinas. I started in the 5th grade at Brunswick County First Tee.
The last 3 ears I have been serving as a junior mentor coach in Brunswick County. Sumner Camps.
My plan is to attend UNCW majoring in Business Finance. My nickname is Big G.
Gregory Guttierrez
Harrison Taylor Post-secondary Education Scholarship
Brunswick County
I started the First Tee program in 2016. During my time in the program, I learned many different life skills that I continue to use to this day. I am so grateful for the support and love that was shown to me in the first tee program. I have learned that the program is not just about golf, but it is also about growing and becoming a better person. Currently, I am studying exercise science(premedical) , and Spanish (minor) at the University of South Carolina. Right now I work as a caregiver for clients who need extra help doing their daily activities. This gives me the opportunity to be able to assist others and make their lives slightly easier. After college I plan to pursue my masters in medical studies, and when finished I would like to attend medical school. My end goal is to become a trauma surgeon. I know I am not on an easy path, but I am excited to continue my journey into the health field.
Ja’Mya Jackson
Harrison Taylor Post-secondary Education Scholarship
Grand Strand
