The Northwest Louisiana Community Tennis Association (NWLACTA) will offer 1 $1000 scholarship for the CURRENT college academic year if the student will play varsity or club tennis in college 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 - Not required
- 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, or
- In an NJTL program for two years
- The NWLACTA Scholarship Committee uses the following criteria in its selection:
- 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, and letter of recommendation or support letter.
The NWLACTA will announce scholarship recipients by May20, 2024.
If you have questions about the application, please email northwestlouisianacta@gmail.com