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.
Local Program Support
We support community organizations through strategic guidance, grants, and professional development opportunities.
College Launch Scholarship
This scholarship is for high school seniors preparing to enroll in college for the first time.
Court Refurbishments
We grow access to tennis by refurbishing courts in under-resourced communities so that young people and their families have places to play.
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 & Career Pathways
We offer scholarships to young people who dream of attending college or post-secondary education, and we offer career pathway programs.
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.
Accreditation
We accredit organizations to become NJTLs. We provide NJTLs unique resources for high-quality education and tennis programming.
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.
Financial Support
We provide program grants to support NJTLs' direct programming efforts to help these organizations grow and make an impact.
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.
Leadership & Vision
We advise NJTLs on effective organizational development by offering support, training, and best practices for leaders and coaches.
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.
Extended Resources
We host a number of national resources and data tools available to all NJTLs to strengthen their organizational capacity.
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.
Accreditation
We accredit organizations to become NJTLs. We provide NJTLs unique resources for high-quality education and tennis programming.
What is it?
This award supports those not previously part of our scholarship program who are committed to finishing degrees.
Financial Support
We provide program grants to support NJTLs' direct programming efforts to help these organizations grow and make an impact.
What is awarded?
Awards are multi-year, with the number of years determined by the number of years a student has remaining until graduation.
Leadership & Vision
We advise NJTLs on effective organizational development by offering support, training, and best practices for leaders and coaches.
Who is eligible?
Alumni of our chapters or other tennis programs, or those with a connection to a chapter from volunteering or employment.
Extended Resources
We host a number of national resources and data tools available to all NJTLs to strengthen their organizational capacity.
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.
Accreditation
We accredit organizations to become NJTLs. We provide NJTLs unique resources for high-quality education and tennis programming.
What is it?
This scholarship is for student-athletes who play tennis and are impacted by diabetes.
Financial Support
We provide program grants to support NJTLs' direct programming efforts to help these organizations grow and make an impact.
What is awarded?
Two national awards of $15,000 each and 10 regional awards of $7,000 each.
Leadership & Vision
We advise NJTLs on effective organizational development by offering support, training, and best practices for leaders and coaches.
How do I apply?
Students complete a separate application to detail their tennis journey with diabetes.
Extended Resources
We host a number of national resources and data tools available to all NJTLs to strengthen their organizational capacity.
For how long is it paid?
All awards are one-year only and paid directly to a student's college or university.
