We give young people the keys to their future.

We award scholarships to deserving young people who have participated in organized youth tennis programs like the USTA Foundation’s chapter network, have demonstrated high academic achievement, and require financial assistance for college matriculation.



Opening doors of opportunity.

The USTA Foundation offers three scholarship categorites that support students from under-resourced communities who want to further their educational pursuits.

College Launch Scholarship

This scholarship is for high school seniors preparing to enroll in college for the first time.

College Launch Scholarship

This scholarship is for high school seniors preparing to enroll in college for the first time.

College Success Scholarship

This scholarship is for students already enrolled in college, took a gap year, or are returning to school after time away.

College Success Scholarship

This scholarship is for students already enrolled in college, took a gap year, or are returning to school after time away.

Novo Nordisk Donnelly Scholarship

This scholarship is for student-athletes who play tennis and are impacted by diabetes.

Novo Nordisk Donnelly Scholarship

This scholarship is for student-athletes who play tennis and are impacted by diabetes.


College Launch Scholarship

This scholarship is for high school seniors preparing to enroll in college for the first time.

What is it?

This award is for high-school seniors preparing to enter college or university for the first time, and who participated in one of our chapters.

What is it?

This award is for high-school seniors preparing to enter college or university for the first time, and who participated in one of our chapters.

What is awarded?

Generous donors make this program possible through various named awards that are given based off a student's financial need and merit.

What is awarded?

Generous donors make this program possible through various named awards that are given based off a student's financial need and merit.

How many are available?

While students apply through a single process, the selection committee will determine the best fit for each recipient from these named scholarships.

How many are available?

While students apply through a single process, the selection committee will determine the best fit for each recipient from these named scholarships.

For how long is it paid?

All awards are multi-year scholarships, will be distributed evenly over four years, and will be paid directly to the student’s college or university of choice.

For how long is it paid?

All awards are multi-year scholarships, will be distributed evenly over four years, and will be paid directly to the student’s college or university of choice.


College Success Scholarship

This scholarship is for students already enrolled in college, those who took a gap year, or those returning to school after time away.

What is it?

This award supports those not previously part of our scholarship program who are committed to finishing degrees.

What is it?

This award supports those not previously part of our scholarship program who are committed to finishing degrees.

What is awarded?

Awards are multi-year, with the number of years determined by the number of years a student has remaining until graduation.

What is awarded?

Awards are multi-year, with the number of years determined by the number of years a student has remaining until graduation.

Who is eligible?

Alumni of our chapters or other tennis programs, or those with a connection to a chapter from volunteering or employment.

Who is eligible?

Alumni of our chapters or other tennis programs, or those with a connection to a chapter from volunteering or employment.

What else to know?

Priority in applications is given to NJTL alumni first, but all eligible young people may apply for this award.

What else to know?

Priority in applications is given to NJTL alumni first, but all eligible young people may apply for this award.


Novo Nordisk Donnelly Scholarship

This award is generously supported by the Donnelly family, Novo Nordisk, Dexcom, Cecilia Health and Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.

What is it?

This scholarship is for student-athletes who play tennis and are impacted by diabetes.

What is it?

This scholarship is for student-athletes who play tennis and are impacted by diabetes.

What is awarded?

Two national awards of $15,000 each and 10 regional awards of $7,000 each.

What is awarded?

Two national awards of $15,000 each and 10 regional awards of $7,000 each.

How do I apply?

Students complete a separate application to detail their tennis journey with diabetes.

How do I apply?

Students complete a separate application to detail their tennis journey with diabetes.

For how long is it paid?

All awards are one-year only and paid directly to a student's college or university.

For how long is it paid?

All awards are one-year only and paid directly to a student's college or university.