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 2025, $2.9M in scholarships have been awarded to 104 recipients. Ninety-two students have each been awarded a $20,000 scholarship. 100% of these have been funded over the past 18 years from Deloitte partners, principals, directors and personnel in North Texas through a scholarship endowment. An additional twelve "last dollar" full scholarships have also been awarded by UNT Dallas and UTA. 


This school year, 53 seniors from our four DISD participating high schools submitted scholarship applications, and six students were selected as 2024 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 8 finalists were awarded $60,000 in NTPGA Foundation scholarships thanks in part to support from the Jordan Spieth Family Foundation, I AM a Golfer Foundation, THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson and the NTPGA Foundation.

2025 Fairway to Success Deloitte/ NTPGA Scholarship Recipients

Jocelyn Ancelmo

W.W Samuell High School

UTA / NTPGA Fairway to Success Scholarship Recipient

Jocelyn Ancelmo, a 2025 graduate of W.W. Samuell High School, will be attending The University of Texas at Arlington, where she plans to major in computer science. During her time at Samuell, she was actively involved in the Student Ambassadors club and served as senior class president. She also participated in the EIF Scholarship program, supporting fellow students as they prepared for their futures. Jocelyn is eager to step outside her comfort zone, explore her identity, and embrace the opportunities that come with this new chapter. She is ready to take her first steps into adulthood and face any challenges that come her way.

Natalie Aranda

Thomas Jefferson High School

Natalie Aranda, a 2025 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, will be attending Tarleton State University, where she plans to major in education. At Thomas Jefferson, she was a member of the varsity volleyball team and served as the manager for the softball team. She also participated in the UT OnRamps program, was involved with the ASP Ambassadors, and worked as an office aide. Natalie is excited for a fresh start, to explore her future career in education, and to grow more independent as she begins this new chapter.

Clarissa Gamez

Thomas Jefferson High School

Clarissa Gamez is a 2025 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School and will be attending Texas A&M University. At A&M, she will be majoring in early childhood education. During her time at Thomas Jefferson, she was a part of the Yearbook Committee, the debate team, the dance team, and she was a part of the Spanish Honor Society. Clarissa is looking forward to creating an independent schedule that works for her classes and extracurricular activities, as well as making new friends in a new environment.

Natalie Guerrero

W.W. Samuell High School

Natalie Guerrero is a 2025 graduate of W.W. Samuell High School and will be attending the University of North Texas. At UNT, she will be studying art education. During her time at Samuell, she was a part of the National Honor Society, the art club, Student Ambassadors, and the Student Voter Empowerment Club. Natalie is looking forward to meeting new people and expanding her knowledge in art.

Karina Herrera

W.W. Samuell High School

Karina Herrera, a 2025 graduate of W.W. Samuell High School, will be attending the University of North Texas, where she plans to major in education. During her time at Samuell, she was a member of the cross country, soccer, and girls flag football teams, and also served as the team manager for the volleyball team. Karina is an EIF Scholar and is excited to step into this new chapter of her life, looking forward to gaining independence and new experiences as she embarks on her college journey.

Quintasia Isby

Lincoln High School

UNTD / NTPGA Fairway to Success Scholarship Recipient

Quintasia Isby is a 2025 graduate of Lincoln High School and will be attending the University of North Texas Dallas. At UNTD, she will be majoring in social work. During her time at Lincoln, she was on the track and field team, as well as the cross country team. She was in the National Honor Society, Leaders in Training, and was the Senior Class Secretary during her time at Lincoln. Quintasia is looking forward to meeting new people, learning new life skills, and building relationships with new people in her community.

Maryah Smith

Booker T. Washington High School

Maryah Smith is a 2025 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School of Performing and Visual Arts and will be attending Hampton University. At Hampton, she will be majoring in psychology with a concentration in marriage and family affairs. During her time at Booker T. Washington, she performed in multiple works of art like Dallas Black's "Dance Africa" and Michelle Gibson's "Brazz and Jazz in the Park", while serving as the "David W. Carter Calicos" for two seasons as the co-captain. Maryah also attended Friendship West Baptist Church, where she served and helped the South Dallas community. Maryah is looking forward to becoming the best version of herself and experiencing new things.

Crystal Soto

W.W. Samuell High School

Crystal Soto is a 2025 graduate of W.W. Samuell High School and will be attending the University of Texas at Austin. At UT, she will be majoring in public pelations. During her time at Samuell, she was a part of Student Ambassadors, National Honor Society EIF Scholars, and SVEC. Crystal is also the 2025 Valedictorian for Samuell High School. Crystal is also looking forward to being in a new city and making new friends with this new found independence.

2025 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 2023-2024 school year,  a virtual college-prep program and after school golf programs were conducted for 79 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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