The Northwest Louisiana Community Tennis Association (NWLACTA) will offer 1 $1000 scholarship for the CURRENT academic year renewable for the next 3 years if the student maintains a 3.0 or better GPA, remains a full-time student, plays varsity or club tennis, and does not otherwise receive a full academic college or athletic scholarship.
Minimum Criteria for Selection
- High School Senior
- Current member of the USTA
- Current resident of Northwest Louisiana with a permanent residence Caddo or Bossier Parish for one full school year
- NOTE: Natchitoches Parish will also be considered with Coach Willie Paz approval
- Annual Household income is $75,000 or less with no children in college
- Annual Household income is $110,000 or less with 1 or more children in college
- Active tennis player who meets at least one of the following:
- Been ranked in the top 500 in USTA Southern in past two years, or
- Played on a high school team for two years, or
- Played Junior Team Tennis in an NJTL program for two years
- The NWLACTA Scholarship Committee uses the following criteria in its selection:
- Financial Need
- Grade Point Average
- Extracurricular activities
- Tennis participation
- Essay/Letter of Recommendation
You must complete all sections of the application and upload requested supplemental information including a transcript, short essay, support letter and tax form.
The NWLACTA will announce scholarship recipients by May 20, 2024.
If you have questions about the application, please email northwestlouisianacta@gmail.com