2026 SCTF Scholarship Application

2026 SCTF Scholarship Application
Purpose and Award

The South Carolina Tennis Foundation (SCTF) awards multiple college scholarships each year to graduating high school seniors based on established academic, extracurricular, community involvement, and tennis participation criteria.

In 1993, SCTF established two scholarships, named in honor of Lucy Garvin and Jim Russell.

The Randall G. Heffron, D.M.D. Memorial Scholarship, established in 2005, follows the same selection criteria as the Foundation Scholarships and is selected by the SCTF Scholarship Committee. This scholarship is funded through contributions to the Coastal Community Foundation.

The Foster Family Scholarship, added in 2016, follows the same general criteria but is awarded only to applicants who have played at least two years of high school tennis, including their senior year. This scholarship is funded by Amy Foster Martin in memory of her parents, Sonny and Jerry Foster, and her brother, Larry Foster.

Beginning in 2026, all scholarship awards will be $2,500 for the freshman year only.
Guidelines and Requirements

Students should apply between February 1 and May 31 of their Senior Year of High School and include as much current information as possible. Applications must be submitted online. The $2,500 scholarship is for the student’s Freshman year of college only. Payment will be made directly to the college or university to be deposited in the account of the recipient.

The deadline to apply each year is May 31.

Minimum Qualifications:
- Current USTA member
- Does not already have a full college scholarship
- South Carolina resident for a minimum of two full school years
- Active tennis player who has done at least one of the following:
  - Received a South Carolina junior ranking at least two years
  - Played at least two years of high school tennis
  - Played Junior Team Tennis or participated in a NJTL program at least two years
Selection Criteria:
- Academic achievement (35%)
- Notable Tennis achievements (25%)
- Character, Sportsmanship and Leadership (15%)
- Extracurricular activities and community service (15%)
- Essay “The Impact of Tennis on My Life” (10%)
Player Information
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Birth Date*

MonthDayYear
Phone Number*
phone number
E-mail*
example@example.com
USTA Membership #*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Year you became a South Carolina Resident*
Family Information
Parent(s) or Guardian(s) names*
E-mail*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
phone number
School Information
Name of High School*
High School Phone Number*
school phone number
What College or University will you attend this fall?*
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT (35%)
Cumulative GPA (SC Uniform Grading Scale)*
Total SAT Score
(if applicable)
Total ACT Score
(if applicable)
Class Rank
(if your high school does a class ranking)
Class Size
List Honors courses and AP courses you have taken
TENNIS INFORMATION AND ACHIEVEMENTS (25%)
Tournament Schedule for this calendar year:

Please list your ranking(s) for the past 3 years

Rows	Year	South Carolina	Southern
1
2
3

What is your current WTN singles number?
(if applicable)
Have you ever received suspension points?

YesNo
If yes, provide the year and details.
If you played USTA sanctioned tournaments, list your best results and top tournaments (from the last 3 years)
If you played high school tennis, how many years did you play on the team?
If you played high school tennis, list the position played and individual and team results, awards and accomplishments (sophomore, junior and senior years only)
If you played at least 2 years of Junior Team Tennis, list the years and specifics of the program.
If you participated in an NJTL program at least 2 years, list the years and specifics of the program.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (15%)
List any High School Organizations and Extracurricular Activities you are involved with.
List community service activities you have performed.
CHARACTER, LEADERSHIP AND SPORTSMANSHIP (15%)
If applicable, list leadership positions you have held.
List sportsmanship and any other awards and recognition plus other significant accomplishments.
ESSAY (10%)
Essay: "The Impact of Tennis on My Life" (500 words or less or type directly or cut and paste into the application).

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(Upload essay above or type directly into the application below).

0/500
If you are not planning to play varsity tennis in college, would you like someone to contact you about Tennis on Campus?

YesNo
Applications must be submitted by May 31. Applicants should receive a confirmation of receipt of your application via email after submission. Email Amy Franklin with any questions about the SCTF Scholarships.

By submitting this application, I attest that all of the information provided is true to the best of my knowledge.
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2026 SCTF Scholarship Application

Player Information

Family Information

School Information

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT (35%)

TENNIS INFORMATION AND ACHIEVEMENTS (25%)

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (15%)

CHARACTER, LEADERSHIP AND SPORTSMANSHIP (15%)

ESSAY (10%)