Memphis Tennis Association Junior Scholarship Application

Thank you for applying for the $500 college scholarship for 2023 high school graduates who'll be college freshmen in the Fall of 2023. Our association will award four scholarships for the 2023-24 collegiate academic year. Qualified applicants are current high school seniors who participate in one or more of the following within the Memphis community: USTA Junior Team Tennis, NJTL program, USTA Junior Tournaments, and/or High School Tennis Team. You must complete all sections of the application and upload all requested supplemental information. The association will announce scholarship recipients by May 15, 2023. You should provide answers to all questions in order to improve your chances of selection for the scholarship. If you have questions about the application, please send an email to laurahuss@memphista.com.

I. Personal Data

Please tell us about yourself.

Full Name*

PrefixFirst NameMiddle NameLast NameSuffix

USTA Membership Number*

Birthdate*

MonthDayYear

Cell Number*

Area CodePhone Number

E-mail*

Where the confirmation will be sent to.

Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

II. High School Information

Will you be a May 2023 high school graduate?*

YesNo

High School*

High School Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Most Recent Cumulative GPA*

High School activities, community activities, volunteer work, honors, offices held:*

Please upload your most current high school transcript.

List the year you took the ACT along with your ACT composite (overall) score*

List the year you took the SAT along with your SAT scores

Scholarship applicants reporting an ACT or SAT score will be asked to provide official verification.

III. College Information

Which college or university do you plan to attend?*

Other scholarships you have received for the freshman year. Please include source and amount for each scholarship.*

Intended Major Area of Study*

IV. Tennis Participation

How many years have you played USTA Junior Team Tennis?*

How many years have you played in USTA Junior Tournaments?*

How many years have you participated in a NJTL program?*

How many years have you played on a high school tennis team?*

Special Tennis Awards

Program or School Name; Director, Coach or Coordinator Name, with complete contact information for any/all of the four programs listed above.*

I plan to play or am interested in playing*

Varsity TennisUSTA Tennis on CampusIntramural Tennis

V. Essay

In the following field, please write a short, original essay which explains how tennis and education have influenced your life. Include examples of special mentors, volunteer service, special events, and your future goals. The essay should not be longer than 250 hundred words.

Essay:*

0/250

Applicant's E-Signature

By signing your legal name in the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application.

Applicant's E-Signature*

Date of Signature*

Founded in 1952, the Memphis Tennis Association is a 501(c)(3) USTA Community Tennis Organization and is the resource for tennis information and activities in the Memphis area. The mission of the Memphis Tennis Association is to organize, promote and support the development of tennis as a means of healthful recreation and physical fitness; to establish and maintain rules of fair play and high standards of sportsmanship; to further the growth and development of the sport of tennis in the Memphis area. The Memphis Tennis Association is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education. Our association does not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or any other protected class.

Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can. ~ Arthur Ashe