Junior Competition: Player Tournament Grant

Junior Competition: Player Tournament Grant
Criteria

1. Family household income must not exceed an AGI of $150,000. All financial aid requests must be accompanied by the first two pages of the family’s federal income tax return. The maximum aid for any family per year is $2,000.

2. For each grant funded, the player must agree to play at least one Arkansas tournament.

3. Any junior receiving financial aid must be a resident of the Arkansas District. They must also volunteer one half-day for either USTA Arkansas or their designee. The player must contact USTA Arkansas for volunteer assignments and/or approval.

4. Receipts for eligible expenses may be submitted as frequently as once a month. Receipts should be emailed to cindy@arktennis.com

5. Players requesting funds for out-of-state tournaments are expected to also apply for financial aid from the Southern Tennis Association (STA) Foundation.

6. Player/parent/guardian must exhibit good sportsmanship on and off the court at all times. Parent/guardian of player with two or more suspension points (code of conduct) is not eligible for aid. Additionally, the parent/guardian of the player is not eligible for aid if:

a. Player has been suspended during the calendar year

b. Parent/guardian has been suspended during the calendar year

(Note: Applicant/parent/guardian is not eligible for aid in any calendar year in which a suspension is or has been in effect at the State, Sectional, or National level.)

7. Players receiving financial aid must stay at USTA Arkansas host hotels, if one is available.

8. All criteria must be completed before additional grant funds are approved.

9. Detailed receipts must be received in the USTA Arkansas office no later than December 15 of the current year. Limited funds are available and will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis until funds are exhausted.

10. If a player fails to complete a tournament due to a “default no show”, that player’s tournament entry fee, as well as any other expenses incurred, are not eligible for reimbursement.

IF YOU MEET THE CRITERIA, PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION BELOW!
Today's Date:*

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Full Name:*

PrefixFirst NameLast Name
Applicant's USTA Number:*
Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Applicant's Date of Birth:*

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Date
Father's Name:

First NameLast Name
Phone Number:

Area CodePhone Number
E-Mail Address:
Father's email
Father's Occupation:
Current Employer:
Father's Annual Income:
Mother's Name:

First NameLast Name
Phone Number:

Area CodePhone Number
E-Mail Address:
Mother's email
Mother's Occupation:
Current Employer:
Mother's Annual Income:
Income from Additional Sources:*
$0 - $150,000
How many children are in your family (including applicant)?*
Does the player receive tournament assistance from any other source? If so, please explain:
Please list the 2026 tournaments that you plan on attending:*
Which parent does the check need to be made out to?*

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The first two pages of your current tax return are required. After submitting the application, you may upload, mail, or email the tax return document.
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Junior Competition: Player Tournament Grant

The first two pages of your current tax return are required. After submitting the application, you may upload, mail, or email the tax return document.

Email to cindy@arktennis.com

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