TTA offers the following scholarship opportunities (descriptions below) for youths and schools starting their own tennis program. Please click one of the following links to apply for any scholarships or to upload letters of support/recommendations:
Emily Baker School Startup Scholarship Application
Emily Baker Youth Tournament Scholarship Application
Emily Baker Financial Hardship Scholarship
For information on scholarship selection process and criteria please click here: Scholarship Criteria
Financial Hardship
Applications will be accepted on the following dates:
January 1 – 31 and awarded by February 15
April 1 – 30 and awarded by May 15
July 1- 31 and awarded by August 15th
October 1-31 and awarded by November 15
This scholarship is for 18 and under children whose parents / guardians do not have the financial resources to provide lessons and or clinics to improve the child’s tennis skills.
The scholarship dollars will be paid directly to a club or a certified tennis professional.
Below is the minimum requirement for lessons/clinics/practice / week to be eligible for scholarships or renewal of scholarships.
Red ball – once a week
Orange and Green ball – twice a week
Yellow ball – 3 times a week
Scholarships can be renewed and extended if the child is making progress and is continuing to practice and play and coaches reports and player reports are submitted and meet the requirements above.
This scholarship is for children who know how to play tennis. Beginners are welcome to attend Net Generation Play Days.
Tournament Scholarships
Applications will be accepted on the following dates:
January 1 – 31 and awarded by February 15
July 1- 31 and awarded by August 15th
TTA will award up to 5 scholarships up to $500 each two times a year. Scholarship dollars can be used for tournament preparation in the form of lesson or clinics. Coaching reports and players reports must be submitted once the scholarship is fully utilized.
School Start Up Grants
Applications will be accepted on the following dates:
January 1 – 31 and awarded by February 15
April 1 – 30 and awarded by May 15
July 1- 31 and awarded by August 15th
October 1-31 and awarded by November 15
This grant is for a school that wants to start a tennis team. This is a one time grant of $500.00
Grant money will be in the form of reimbursement or paid directly to a tennis pro/club for lessons / clinics.
Letters of support/recommendation must be received from the principal, athletic director and/or PE coach, and tennis coach. Click here for the Form