Established in 2007, the Fairway to Success Program annually awards scholarships to deserving students based on academic performance, extracurricular activities, community involvement and financial need. Each year, at least one outstanding and deserving senior at each high school is awarded a four-year, $20,000 scholarship. In addition, one to two students are awarded a "last dollar" full scholarship to our partner schools, the University of North Texas at Dallas and the University of Texas at Arlington.


The Northern Texas PGA, Deloitte and United Way are proud to announce as of April 2023, $2.2M in scholarships have been awarded to 88 recipients. 80 students have each been awarded a $20,000 scholarship. 100% of these have been funded over the past 17 years from Deloitte partners, principals, directors and personnel in North Texas through a scholarship endowment. An additional eight "last dollar" full scholarships have also been awarded by UNT Dallas and UTA. 


This school year, 52 seniors from our four DISD participating high schools submitted scholarship applications, and six students were selected as 2023 Deloitte/NTPGA Fairway to Success Scholarship recipients, while one student received the "last dollar" full scholarship from the University of Texas at Arlington, and one student received a "last dollar" full scholarship from the University of North Texas as Dallas.


An additional 12 finalists were awarded $95,000 in NTPGA Foundation scholarships thanks in part to support from the Jordan Spieth Family Foundation, I AM a Golfer Foundation, AT&T Byron Nelson and the NTPGA Foundation.

2023 Fairway to Success Deloitte/ NTPGA Scholarship Recipients

Cithlaly Crispin

Thomas Jefferson High School

Cithlaly is a 2023 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, ranked 2nd in the class, and a graduate from Brookhaven College with an associate's degree. This coming fall, Cithlaly will head to the University of North Texas at Denton to study media arts. While at Thomas Jefferson, Cithlaly was captain of the mock trial team, captain of the academic decathlon, president of Academic Success Program Ambassadors, a member of the National Honor Society, and a member of the Spanish Honor Society. On the journey off to UNT, meeting new people, learning new cultures, and portraying stories through filmmaking are the most exciting factors during the first year.

Shane Davis

David W. Carter High School

Shane is a 2023 graduate of Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Magnet Center and will be heading to the University of Memphis this fall. At Memphis, Shane will be looking to study biology with a focus on sports medicine, a passion he wants to pursue because of the number of times he has injured himself while playing sports! As athletics is not offered at Yvonne, Davis, played varsity soccer and participated in cross country for Carter. He was part of a club soccer team and enjoys reading, online chess, and violin. He is looking forward to new experiences, meeting new people, and joining different clubs in Memphis.

Doris Gradiz

Thomas Jefferson High School

Doris is a 2023 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, ranked 7th in her class, as well as a graduate of Brookhaven College with an associate's degree. This upcoming fall, Doris will be attending the University of Texas at Austin with plans to major in education with a focus in history. While at Thomas Jefferson, Doris was part of chess, theater, modern band, the Academic Success Program, and mock trial. As she looks towards her time in Austin, she is excited to start a new chapter in her life and help as many people that come from the same background as her.

Rachelle Gutierrez

W.W. Samuell High School

Rachelle is a 2023 graduate of W.W. Samuell High School, ranked 4th in her class,  and also received her associate's degree from Eastfield College. This fall, she will head to the University of Texas at Arlington to pursue a degree in interior architecture. She was part of her high school soccer team for all four years while being on the A-honor roll for two years straight. Rachelle has plenty of accomplishments and has done all of this while being the primary caretaker for her younger brother. At UTA, she is looking forward to building connections and establishing a pathway for her family's future.

Jose Loredo Quintana

W.W. Samuell High School

Jose is a 2023 graduate of W.W. Samuell High School, ranked 12th in his class, and also received his associate's degree from Eastfield College. He will head to the University of Texas at Arlington to pursue a degree in computer science this upcoming fall. Jose is looking forward to getting involved on campus and interacting with other students. He is interested in becoming a member of Eta Kappa Nu, which is an honor society for computer and electrical engineers.

Emily Silva

W.W. Samuell High School

Emily is a 2023 graduate of W.W. Samuell High School and also received her associate's degree from Eastfield College. She will be pursuing a degree in studio art at the University of Texas at San Antonio this fall. Emily has a passion for art and wants to help others express themselves through it. She is looking forward to pushing her limits and fully expressing herself at UTSA this upcoming fall.

Joshua Puga

David W. Carter High School

UTA Recipient


Joshua Puga is a 2023 graduate of David W. Carter High School and will be headed to the University of Texas at Arlington. At UTA, Joshua will be pursuing graphic design as he enjoys drawing and being creative.  Joshua transferred to Carter his senior year and the biggest lesson he learned from that transition was to ask for help when he needed it. During his time at Carter, he was involved in varsity golf, student council, and was a member of the Ewing Automotive NTPGA Junior Tour. He is looking forward to inspiring others, meeting new people on campus, and learning new things.

Eh Tu Gae

Lincoln High School

UNT-D Recipient


Eh Tu Gae is a 2023 graduate of Lincoln High School and is ranked 9th in his class. This fall, he will continue his education at the University of North Texas at Dallas where he plans to study criminal justice as well as be a part of the Army Reserves. During his time at Lincoln, he participated in film contests, was the captain of the soccer team, kicker for the football team, and a member of JROTC. He is looking forward to continuing his studies along with giving back to his community and being a great role model to his younger siblings.

2023 FAIRWAY TO SUCCESS BANQUET HIGHLIGHTS

ABOUT THE FAIRWAY TO SUCCESS PROGRAM

Fairway to Success is helping to impact and change the lives of young people in our community. The program is conducted at four DISD high schools – W.W. Samuell, Thomas Jefferson, David W. Carter and Lincoln and includes exposing students to golf and the life lessons that are inherent to the game.


These schools were selected by DISD for their level of need and lack of outside resources. During the 2022-2023 school year,  a virtual college-prep program and after school golf programs were conducted for 105 DISD high school students introducing them to golf by local PGA professionals and Deloitte professionals. 


Graduating seniors who qualify by participating in the program, have the opportunity to apply for a college scholarship.

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