About the RTA
Raleigh Tennis Association (RTA) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization established in 2004 and generally supported by volunteers within the Raleigh community. RTA operates under the umbrella of the United States Tennis Association (USTA) and in conjunction with the North Carolina Tennis Association (NCTA).
RTA is committed to growing, promoting, and supporting tennis in the greater Raleigh, NC area. RTA aims to connect every current or prospective player with opportunities to participate in tennis through programming, collaboration, funding, outreach, and advocacy.
RTA supports the Raleigh community on and off the tennis court through the integration of tennis, education and health programs, including the provision of programmatic and academic scholarships.
About the RTA Tennis Scholarship Program
Tennis is a wonderful sport with proven benefits to the overall and long-term health of the mind and body. Tennis encourages teamwork, compassion for others, a strong work ethic, physical fitness, civic engagement, leadership and many other positive attributes. Tennis also engages all types of athletes and facilitates lifelong bonds of friendship.
RTA launched the scholarship program to support Raleigh residents pursuing post-secondary education whose lives in and out of the classroom and on and off the court, reflect the spirit of tennis. A maximum of three (3) scholarships, in the amounts of $2,500, $1,500, and $1,000 will be awarded to high school seniors. From May 5th through May 23nd, RTA will accept applications for the 2023 scholarship program. Applications will be reviewed by an RTA committee and recommended to the RTA Board of Directors for approval. Selected winners will be announced in June 2023. (Scholarships will be sent directly to the colleges/universities where awardees are enrolled.)
Criteria for Prospective Scholarship Awardees
- Must be a current resident of the city of Raleigh.
- Must be on track to graduate from high school by June 2023.
- Must provide proof of acceptance and intent to enroll in a 2-year or 4-year college or university by the Fall 2023.
- Must be able to demonstrate participation in tennis leagues, tournaments, programs or other special events/activities recognized by RTA.
- Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA as of the end of the fall semester 2022; must provide a current transcript.
Questions about submission?
Email Roberta Hadley, Community Outreach and NJTL Coordinator, at roberta@raleightennis.com. Please include “Spirit of Tennis Scholarship” in the subject line.