USTA Foundation Scholarship Application

The USTA Foundation Incorporated (USTA Foundation) awards college scholarships to under-resourced youth who have participated in USTA Foundation National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) chapters and/or other organized youth tennis programs. Scholarships are open to high-school seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0, demonstrated strong community service/extracurricular activities, and who demonstrate financial need.

If you have questions, please contact us via scholarships@usta.com.

All fields with a red asterisk are required.

You will be considered for any scholarship for which you are eligible. For a list of USTA Foundation scholarships, please see http://www.ustafoundation.com/grants_scholarships/scholarship_list/.

Please note that by completing this Scholarship Application and the information requested herein, you authorize the USTA Foundation to collect and store your personal information, and utilize it for reporting purposes.

To view the full Scholarship Guidelines, please visit our website.

The deadline to submit your application is May 15, 2024 at 11:59PM ET. Scholarship winners will be announced on or before July 1, 2024.

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Applicant Information

Are you applying for the Novo Nordisk Donnelly Scholarship?

YesNo

Please read below.

This scholarship is named in honor of Tracey Donnelly Maltby and Diane Donnelly Stone, who along with their father, Bud Donnelly, all played Division I collegiate tennis while affected by the challenges of Type 1 Diabetes. Two National and Ten Regional awards are available to high school students and those currently enrolled in college who have excelled in academics and tennis, have strong leadership and community involvement skills, and have been affected by diabetes.

Personal Information

Individual First Name:

Individual Last Name:

Individual Email Address

Please make sure to use an email that will be active and you will have access in the next 5 years.

Street Address 1:

Street Address 2:

City:

State:

Zip Code:

Are you under 18 years of age?

Date of Birth

Gender:

Race:

U.S. Citizen:

Will you be a first generation college student in 2024?

Income Information

The USTA Foundation focuses on serving under-resourced youth who can demonstrate a significant financial need.

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Adjusted Gross Income:

$

Please note: If you have not yet submitted your tax returns, please estimate the Adjusted Gross Income. Proof/formal documentation of Adjusted Gross Income may be required at a later date. The USTA Foundation will contact you on or before May 16, 2024 if you are being considered for an award; you will be required to provide a copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR) for the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at https://fafsa.ed.gov/.

It is recommended that you complete your FAFSA application as soon as possible.

Number of People in Household:

Are you Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch?

Number in Household in College this year:

Head of Household Marital Status:

Education Information

High School Name:

High School Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip Code:

Guidance Counselor Name:

Counselor Telephone:

Counselor Email Address:

High-School Graduation Date:

Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA):

List any Varsity or Sports Clubs in which you participated (If none, enter N/A):

Non-School Related Activities:

List any Scholarships, Honors and Awards received in High School (If none, enter N/A):

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College Entrance Test Scores:

Please select College Entrance Test taken, and provide the highest score achieved:

SATACTOtherN/A

Scholastic Aptitude Test:

American College Test:

Other:

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College/University Information

What College/University do you plan to attend?

City:

State/Territory:

If you are undecided, please list your top four choices here.

1st Choice:

2nd Choice:

3rd Choice:

4th Choice:

Program Length:

Estimated Tuition per Academic Year:

$

What Academic Major will you pursue?

Scholarship Information

Have you ever received any other USTA, USTA Foundation or USTA Section support in the form of a scholarship?

Have you applied for any other college and/or tennis scholarships?

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Tennis Participation

Have you ever participated in NJTL programming?

NJTL Name

Organized Tennis Program Participation: Check all that apply:

High School TennisNJTL (National Junior Tennis & Learning)Parks, Recreation, and/or Community basedUSTA Tournaments

Number of years of Tennis Participation:

Skill Level:

State or USTA Section Ranking:

Special Awards:

Essay

Please tell us how your participation in either a USTA Foundation NJTL or other organized tennis and education program has influenced your life. Include examples of special mentors, volunteer service and your future goals. Your essay should not focus solely on tennis. (Maximum 2000 characters)

Please tell us how tennis and diabetes have impacted your life? (Maximum 2000 characters)

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2024 College Bootcamp

If you are awarded a scholarship, you will receive an invitation to participate in the USTA Foundation's 2024 College Bootcamp that will be held in Orlando, FL in July 2024.

Would you be interested in participating in this event?

Authorization

I declare that the information reported on this Scholarship Application form, to the best of my knowledge and belief, is true, correct and complete. Further, I understand that should a scholarship be awarded to me, it will be payable to the educational institution that I will enroll (or am enrolled in). Finally, I understand and affirm that I will complete any waivers, releases, and requests for further information upon award of a scholarship.

Applicant's Signature:

Date:

Parent/Guardian

If you are under 18, a Parent/Guardian's signature is required.

I represent and warrant that I am the Parent/Guardian of the minor below, the individual who signed the foregoing Scholarship Application Form. I fully consent and authorize their application, execution, and will adhere to the requirements related to the award (if any).

Applicant's Full Name:

Parent/Guardian's Full Name:

Parent/Guardian's Email Address

Parent/Guardian's Signature (Type Name):

Date:

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Attachments

Unofficial High School Transcript

Please upload any documents that you believe may help in the decision making process of this award.

Optional Documents

Recommendations

We kindly request that you submit two letters of recommendation, one from a teacher/guidance counselor and one from a tennis mentor. Please send the following link to your two referrals so they can complete the recommendation form, and return it directly to the USTA Foundation.

Recommendation form: Click here.

Please keep in mind that the Recommendation Form is a required step and should be completed by your referral no later than May 15, 2024 at 11:59pm.

You may submit your application before you have your recommendation forms complete, by clicking submit below.

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