Fore! The Culture HBCU Scholarship 2025
We are pleased to introduce the Inaugural Fore! The Culture HBCU Scholarship to support the continued diversification of the game of golf. A $1,000 scholarship will be allocated to an HBCU student for tuition related fees and golf enrichment activities.
Eligibility Criteria
Attend an HBCU with a 3.0 GPA and be enrolled in a golf management, sports management or related discipline.
Demonstrate the pillars of the FTC brand to include generosity, authenticity and an appreciation for community engagement and involvement.
What to Submit
Unofficial College Transcript (official transcript due upon award of scholarship)
Personal Essay: A two-page, double-spaced, typed essay to help the scholarship committee become better acquainted with the applicant. The essay must include the following to be considered: personal background, the role you play in your community and helping others, your interest/involvement in golf, life lessons learned through golf and how you plan on utilizing the lessons throughout your future. Pro Tip: Video essays are not required by highly recommended.
Two (2) references to include name, telephone number, email address and the relationship to applicant. (Please note relatives to the applicant are not eligible to serve as a reference)
Please note: Application materials become the property of FTC. Applicants give permission for FTC to use content submitted for marketing and promotional purposes of FTC programs and initiatives.
Scholarship Timeline
All applications should be submitted by April 4 by 5 pm ET to info@foretheculturegolf.com.
Please note: Late applications and incomplete applications will not be considered.
Scholarship recipient to be announced on April 13 in celebration of the 2025 Masters.
Disbursement of Funds
Funds will be paid directly to the student by May 1 and should be used for tuition related expenses (ie: tuition, books, lab fees, instructional equipment) and/or golf enrichment activities (ie: lessons, equipment, competition fees)
Scholarship recipient will be required to submit a video and/or written statement of how the funds were used by May 30.
Be Who You Are and Play Golf
— WUSA 9, September 18, 2023
“Fore! The Culture Pays it Foreward”
— City Swing Foundation, February 2024 Newsletter
What People Are Saying: “Testimonials”
“Fore! The Culture is committed to the community and advocates for golf literacy for minority youth of DC, Maryland and Virginia. They are intentional about forming partnerships with organizations and individuals to help others see the value of investing time and resources into golf programs and activities that support the curiosity of our youth.”
— Amy Williams, CEO, Black Golfers Weekend
“By creating early positive experiences for young people and their families, Fore! the Culture Golf endeavors to keep more golfers engaged long-term, which is certainly a welcomed gesture in the golf space.”
— Anthony G. Stepney, PGA, PGA Master Professional, Player Development
“Since being introduced to Fore! The Culture, my child’s exposure and interest to the sport of golf has peaked so much, as a result he wanted to have his 8th birthday party at Top Golf. Since the clinic Dante has also avidly watched YouTube clips and highlights on the sport and he has also asked to return to more clinics in an effort to improve his skills. I am truly thankful for the experience that Fore! TheCulture has given him.”
— Cortanai Wright, US House of Representatives Chambers Support