Meet Our 2024 Scholars


May 30, 2024 | Alumni Spotlight

Each year, we are pleased to present academic scholarships to First Tee alumni who are enrolled in post-secondary education programs. This year’s class features five graduating seniors and five renewing scholars.

Ben Cuff

Ben is a renewing scholar attending Clemson University’s Honors College. He’s a rising sophomore and is majoring in Computer Science with a Finance minor.

Cate Cuff

Cate is a renewing scholar entering her sophomore year at Clemson University.

Olivia Erwin

Olivia is a renewing scholar who graduated from Limestone University in 2023. She is entering her last semester at MUSC’s College of Nursing.

David Fahrer

David is a renewing scholar attending the University of South Carolina. He’s expected to graduate in December with a major in finance and minor in sport and entertainment management.

Otis Franklin III

Otis is a 2024 graduate (home school) and College of Charleston ARCH Honors Scholar. He plans to major in computing and minor in music.

Jackie Freibert

Jackie is a 2024 Oceanside Academy graduate and will enter Coastal Carolina University’s PGA Golf Management program in the fall.

Kate Nyers

Kate is a renewing scholar and rising junior at Belmont Abbey. She plays on Belmont’s golf team and plans to major in marketing.

Nathan Thomas

Nathan is a 2024 graduate of Lucy Beckham High School. He will attend Clemson’s Honors College in the fall to study pre-health science.

Maryn Tombs

Maryn is a 2024 Acadmic Magnet graduate. She will attend Georgia Tech in the fall and plans to study industrial engineering.

Alice Li

Alice is a 2024 Wando High School graduate. She will attend Columbia University in the fall to study mechanical engineering.

We are so proud of these young people and wish them well in their continued success!