RTA Spirit of Tennis Scholarship Application

2025 RTA Spirit of Tennis Scholarship

About the RTA

Raleigh Tennis Association (RTA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization established in 2004 and is 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 Spirit of 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-area 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 March 1st through March 31st, RTA will accept applications for the 2025 scholarship program. Applications will be reviewed and selected by RTA's Community Tennis Committee. Selected winners will be announced in April 2025. (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 2025.
- Must provide proof of acceptance and intent to enroll in a 2-year or 4-year college or university by the Fall 2025.
- 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 2024; must provide a current transcript.

Questions about submission?
Email Roberta Hadley, Community Outreach and NJTL Coordinator, at roberta@raleightennis.com. Please include “RTA Spirit of Tennis Scholarship” in the subject line.

Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Contact E-mail*

example@example.com

Contact Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Age*

Date of Birth*

Date

How long have you been a resident of Raleigh?*

Name of High School*

High School Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Current GPA*

Anticipated high school graduation date:*

Name of college/university in which you intend to enroll: *

Have you been accepted to this college? *

Describe your past involvement with or participation in tennis (including number of years and specific achievements. (Please do not exceed 250 words.)*

Describe the impact tennis has had on you and how you have been able to apply lessons learned to your life off the court. (Please do not exceed 500 words.)*

Please indicate other scholarships you have been awarded to be applied toward your freshmen year as funding/scholarship guidelines and regulations may impact the amount RTA is able to award. Please include the source and amount. Enter N/A if this does not apply to you. *

By signing in the space below, you are certifying that all of the information provided is correct and that you are the person completing the application. (Students under age 18 must include a parent/guardian signature.)*

Parent/Guardian Signature

Date*

Date

Applicant Instructions

In addition to this form, please submit a copy of your current transcript and a copy of your acceptance letter by email to Roberta Hadley, Community Outreach & NJTL Coordinator, at roberta@raleightennis.com. Please include “RTA Spirit of Tennis Scholarship” in the subject line. The submission deadline is 11:59pm on March 31, 2025. You should receive confirmation of receipt within 48 hours.

Thank you!

Raleigh Tennis Association