Apply for a Camp Scholarship

2020 junior camp scholarships have been postponed or cancelled based on the current suspension of play in response to COVID-19. Those who have applied for the scholarships will be notified of status of scholarships for this year once we have more information. Please check back next year for 2021 junior camp scholarship information.

USTA Missouri Valley, in conjunction with camp sponsors are pleased to offer a summer tennis camp opportunity to USTA junior members and other youth who play tennis and have a strong desire to further his or her skills, but whose families may not otherwise be able to cover the cost of the camp's admission and fees. 

Scholarships: USTA Missouri Valley is offering a total of 13 scholarships to 4 different summer junior camps. This year we are happy to offer two camps to offer high performance junior players with a section ranking. Please read the criteria before applying for one of these two camps, and learn more about each camp and scholarship information on our Junior Camp Scholarships page.

Eligibility—Summer Tennis Camps:

Age-eligible youth ages 9 – 13 in financial need living in the five states that comprise the USTA Missouri Valley (Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri & parts of Illinois) are welcome to submit the scholarship application (see the link below) 

Eligibility—High Performance Camps:

• The John Newcombe Tennis Ranch scholarships are open to USTA Missouri Valley juniors ages 13-18 with a current Missouri Valley section ranking of 1–50.

• The Junior Tennis Champion Center scholarships are open to juniors ages 13 -18 with a current Missouri Valley section ranking of 1–100. 

Note: USTA Membership is not required for tennis scholarships, but it will be taken into consideration positively in the review process.

Essay: All applicants are required to complete the survey along with an essay of approximately 250 word (1,000 characters maximum) based on the following criteria:
 

1. The essay must be written by the applicant

2. Explain why tennis has been important in your life and what you hope to gain from the experience of attending a summer tennis camp.

Entry Deadline: The application and essay must be received by May 1, 2020 by 11:59 p.m.

Review Process: A selection committee will review all applications. All applicants will be notified by e-mail of the final decision.

Online Application: Complete the online application with a 200-250 word (1,000 characters max.) essay.

Click here to access the application and complete by May 1, 2020.

The summer junior tennis camps being offered are as follows: 

NIKE Junior Tennis Camps

Camps are expressly designed so that young players can immerse themselves in the sport. Our goal is to enhance the skills and enjoyment of the game in an energetic and positive learning environment. Each camper receives 25-30 hours of instruction, drills and match play. Fun off-court evening activities for overnight campers. All junior campers receive a free Nike Tennis Camp T-shirt and prizes.

Camps are being hosted at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma, and Dwight Davis Tennis Center in St. Louis, Missouri. 

John Newcombe Tennis Ranch

The John Newcombe Tennis Ranch was founded by the Australian tennis legend who holds 26 grand slam titles. The Ranch has over 40 years of experience running junior camps, quality instruction and personal attention to each and every camper's needs are highlights of the program. Nestled in the rolling Texas Hill Country between San Antonio and Austin, the John Newcombe Tennis Ranch is one of the premier tennis facilities in the world. 

The camp is located in New Braunfels, Texas, and scholarships are open to juniors ages 13–18 with a current Missouri Valley section ranking of 1–50.

Junior Tennis Champions Center

JTCC was founded in 1999 and was selected by the United States Tennis Association (USTA) as the first Regional Training Center for its high performance program in 2008. Today, more than 150 students are enrolled in the full-time and after-school year-round programs increasing to 1,000 players during the busy three-month summer camp season. JTCC provides a pathway for talented and highly motivated young people to gain acceptance to top colleges and universities nationwide. JTCC was named USTA Junior Development Program of the Year in 2013 and 2017.

The camp is located in College Park, Maryland, and scholarships are open to juniors ages 13–18 with a current Missouri Valley section ranking of 1-100.

Visit our Junior Camp Scholarships page for more information about each camp.