USTA NorCal's Diversity and Inclusion Committee offers four annual scholarships to support the Level One strategic priority of diversity with a multicultural focus. These scholarships support and encourage multicultural participation among high school students entering college.
 

Amount: $8,000 ($2,000 awarded per year for four years)

Requirements: A completed application; personal essay answering one of the three questions listed; two letters of recommendation; resume to include tennis record, awards/honors, volunteer activities, extra-curricular activities; high school transcript; letter of intent and/or acceptance of university attending. 

FAQs: Learn more.

Due Date: 2024 information coming soon.

Contact: Charrisha Watkins at (301) 335-9870 

The Tyler Nii Memorial Scholarship, honoring a cherished member of USTA Northern California's tennis community, awards $1,500 each to one male and one female high school tennis player annually. Beyond academic achievements, this scholarship values the essence of the player— their dedication to tennis, team spirit, and community involvement. Emphasizing personal qualities, the scholarship seeks individuals who inspire through their commitment, resilience, and passion for the game. The awards ceremony takes place at USTA NorCal’s annual Junior Awards Party, a celebration of outstanding junior players and their achievements within our tennis community.
 

Amount: $1,500 (awarded for one male and one female)

Requirements: As a general rule, applicants will be evaluated on the following attributes and his/her relationship to tennis and the community: (1) Player must participate in a high school varsity tennis program: a junior or senior boy or girl. (2) Be a current USTA individual member in good standing. (3) Be a positive ambassador for USTA. (4) Display good sportsmanship, a positive attitude and a love for the game of tennis. (5) Provide two letters of recommendation (one from a coach and one from a fellow teammate).

Due Date: 2024 information coming soon.

Contact: To learn more about this scholarship, please email marketing@norcal.usta.com.

To learn more about Tyler Nii and his contribution to tennis, please click here.

To help support keeping the Tyler Nii Scholarship Award funded, please click here.

USTA Northern California offers funding to assist or further expand community tennis activities as well as support the development of tennis in Northern California. There are three grant types currently available: a Community Program Grant, a Facility Improvement Grant and an Equipment Grant.
 

Amount: $1,500 Community Program Grant; $500 Facility Improvement Grant; $500 Equipment Grant
 

Requirements: Find the specific requirements for each grant here. To learn more about Community Tennis Grants, click here.

Due Date: 2024 infomation coming soon.

Have questions? Schedule a meeting with Cherryl Silva. Click here: Book a meeting now.

This stipend provides financial support to wheelchair programs that promote recreational or competitive programs. This may include: tournaments, exhibitions, clinics, or instructional camps for junior and adult wheelchair tennis players.

Amount: Varied

Requirements: TBD

Due Date: Please contact us for opportunities

This grant provides equipment and program grants for H.I.T.S./H.I.T.S. 2 Programs.

Amount: See application

Requirements: Learn more Here

Due Date: Ongoing

Contact: Christy Perez at perez@norcal.usta.com or (916) 990-4438