Introduction
USTA Serves is the National Charitable Foundation of the USTA. It is a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to improving the quality of life among our nation’s youth. USTA Serves mission is to support, monitor and promote programs that enhance the lives of underserved youth through the integration of tennis and education. A goal of USTA Serves is to encourage children to pursue their goals and highest dreams by succeeding in school and becoming responsible citizens.
Scholarships Offered
Each year, USTA Serves awards scholarships to deserving youngsters who have participated in United States Tennis Association (USTA) and/or other organized youth tennis programs. The following scholarships are offered:
For a list of our 2011 scholarship winners, please click here.
General Information
- The deadline for submission of scholarship applications is [postmarked by] February 10, 2012.
- Applications must be mailed directly to USTA Section offices (Click here for Section information).
- Applicants may apply for all of the indicated scholarships; however, individuals will not be awarded more than one scholarship.
- All applications and submitted materials become the property of USTA Serves and will not be returned.
- Recipients will be notified of acceptance in writing and will be required to return an official acceptance form, which will be provided by USTA Serves. Additionally, a list of winning recipients will be posted on the USTA Serves website www.ustaserves.com no later than June 15, 2012.
- Each recipient of a USTA Serves scholarship is expected to enroll as a full-time undergraduate student as defined by his/her undergraduate institution, no later than the opening fall semester or term after notice of selection for the scholarship.
- Applicants receiving full grant and aid scholarships in the sport of tennis from their respective schools are not eligible for a USTA Serves scholarship.
- If circumstances arise whereby an award recipient is unable to enroll or is unable to use the award in the opening fall semester or term after notice of his/her selection, the recipient must submit a written request for deferment. Each request will be reviewed and determined on a case-by-case basis. Failure of a recipient to obtain approval from the USTA Serves to change or delay the use of the scholarship will lead to forfeiture of his/her right to the scholarship.
- Scholarships that are payable over four years require the completion of a verification form, which will be provided by USTA Serves, attesting that they are enrolled in good standing. A copy of their college transcript must also be provided.
- Should a scholarship recipient wish to transfer to another college or university, a written request must be submitted to the USTA Serves Scholarship Committee, along with a current transcript confirming that they are in good standing. Each request will be reviewed and determined on a case-by-case basis.
Learn more about the application process here
For more information email us at foundation@usta.com