*Application links can be found below each grant and scholarship description
Established in 1992, the USTA/Midwest Tennis & Education Foundation, Inc. (USTA/MTEF) is dedicated to supporting youth tennis programs, activities, and individuals throughout the USTA/Midwest Section. USTA/MTEF is the charitable and philanthropic entity of the USTA/Midwest, Inc. (USTA/Midwest Section) and has expanded its mission to support programs for specific adult populations including Adaptive Tennis, Wheelchair Tennis, Special Olympics, and Veterans with disabilities.
Cycle Dates 2025: Individual: February 15th – April 15th 2026 & Beyond: January 5th – April 15th
Link to Apply: USTA/MTEF Individual Grant Application Link
Any Questions Send Email To: grants@midwest.usta.com
Amount of Grant: $1,000 – $5,000
Number of Recipients per Year: Multiple Recipients Requirements:
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18 years old and under
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Reside in USTA Midwest Section
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Current USTA Member
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Demonstrate good sportsmanship
The USTA/Midwest, Inc. (USTA/Midwest Section) Diversity Individual player grants awarded are intended to assist those within diverse communities in pursuing their tennis-related interests.
This grant targets young players (8 to 15 years of age) from racial, ethnic, socio-economic, and LGBTQ+ diverse communities who are starting to play competitive tennis and show a great deal of commitment and potential to become outstanding players.
First-time applicants will be given priority over previous grant recipients. This grant will assist those players whose primary barrier to being able to continue to advance in the sport is a lack of financial support based on family resources.
Cycle Dates: 2025: Individual: February 15th – April 15th 2026 & Beyond: January 5th – April 15th
Link to Apply:
Diversity Individual Grant Application Link
Any Questions Send Email To: grants@midwest.usta.com Amount of Grant: $1,000 – $5,000 Number of Recipients per Year: Multiple Recipients
Requirements:
- Ages: 8 years – 15 years old
- Reside in USTA Midwest Section
- Current USTA Member
- Part of a racial, ethnic, socio-economic, or LGBTQ+ diverse community
- Have a financial need based on family resources
The Dorothy Kohl Future Star Achievement Award will be awarded to USTA / Midwest junior female players who are competing as amateurs in Girls 14, 16 or 18 age divisions at the Nation level, The ITF level and / or the professional level. Players must also demonstrate recent progression in ranking or standing.
Cycle Dates:
2025: Individual: February 15th – April 15th 2026 & Beyond: January 5th – April 15th
Link to Apply:
Dorothy Kohl Future Star Achievement Award Application Link
Any Questions Send Email To:
Amount of Grant:
$10,000 per Recipient
Number of Recipients per Year:
Two (2) Recipients
Requirements:
- Age divisions 14, 16 or 18
- Reside in USTA Midwest Section
- Current USTA member
- Female junior tennis player
- Compete as an amateur in girls 14, 16 or 18 age divisions at the National level, ITTF level or professional level
- Demonstrate progress in ranking
On behalf of A.H Sports, this scholarship will be awarded to a junior wheelchair tennis athlete 18 years or younger who lives in the USTA / Midwest Section. It is designed to help with funding for athletes in the pursuit of excellence on the tennis court. This scholarship was established to honor the efforts of Hunter Heck and Lynn Bender. The recipient should exemplify persistence, passion, integrity, and leadership skills on the tennis court. Additionally, the recipient should also display these traits beyond the court and pursue activities that help inspire and grow wheelchair athletes.
Cycle Dates:
2025: Individual: February 15th – April 15th 2026 & Beyond: January 5th – April 15th
Link to Apply:
A.H. Sports Application Application Link
Any Questions Send Email To:
Amount of Grant:
Up to $1,000
Number of Recipients per Year:
One (1) or more
Requirements:
- 18 years old and under
- Reside in the USTA Midwest Section
- Current USTA Member
- Current junior wheelchair player
- Display good sportsmanship on and off the court
The Parker Ross Memorial Junior Tennis Grant was established to honor Parker’s legacy and his love of tennis. This grant is to provide greater access and opportunity for promising junior players who have the raw talent and drive to up their game and need financial support to compete successfully in USTA junior tennis.
The Parker Ross Memorial Junior Tennis Grant is awarded annually to two talented players (one girl and one boy) between the ages of 10 and 18, who have demonstrated a commitment to competitive tennis and the desire to become an outstanding player and student athlete.
Eligible expenses for the grant include lessons, court time, equipment, and travel expenses to USTA sanctioned tournaments.
Cycle Dates:
2025: Individual: February 15th – April 15th 2026 & Beyond: January 5th – April 15th
Link to Apply:
Parker Ross Memorial Junior Tennis Grant Application Link
Any Questions Send Email To:
Amount of Grant:
Up to $1,500
Number of Recipients per Year:
One (1) or more
Requirements:
- Ages 10 – 18 years old
- Reside in USTA Midwest Section
- Current USTA Member
- Demonstrate good sportsmanship
The Rick Van Horn Scholarship was established in 2008 in memory of Rick Van Horn, a passionate volunteer at the District, Section and National levels. This scholarship awards youth players with funding to advance their educational and tennis interests. Each year, a scholarship will be presented to one junior tennis player from the USTA / Midwest Section. The scholarship is designed to provide assistance to those with a passion to work in the tennis industry, who demonstrates financial need and has shown ability and aptitude as a student and as a tennis player.
Cycle Dates:
2025: Individual: February 15th – April 15th 2026 & Beyond: January 5th – April 15th
Link to Apply:
Rick Van Horn Scholarship Application Link
Any Questions Send Email To:
Amount of Grant:
$1,000 Annually
Number of Recipients per Year:
One (1) Recipient
Requirements:
- High School Senior
- Reside in USTA Midwest Section
- Current USTA member
- Passion to work in tennis industry
- Planning to attend college/university in the Fall
- Demonstrate financial need
The Richard Bradley Memorial Scholarship was established in September 2014 in memory of Richard Bradley, a tennis supporter whose volunteer service began at the grassroots level in his community and extended through different levels at the USTA with an emphasis on promoting and growing junior tennis. This scholarship is awarded to youth players for funding to advance their educational and tennis interests. This scholarship is presented to one African American junior tennis player from the USTA / Midwest Section. The scholarship is designed to provide assistance to those who have demonstrated financial need and have shown ability, aptitude and promise as a student and as a tennis player.
Cycle Dates:
2025: Individual: February 15th – April 15th
2026 & Beyond: January 5th – April 15th:
Link to Apply:
Richard Bradley Memorial Scholarship Application Link
Any Questions Send Email To:
Amount of Grant:
$2,500 Annually
Number of Recipients per Year:
One (1) Recipient
Requirements:
- High School Senior
- Reside in USTA Midwest Section
- Current USTA member
- African American Junior Player
- Demonstrate financial need
- Player to attend an accredited college/university in the Fall
- Demonstrate ability, aptitude and promise as a student and tennis player
The USTA / Midwest Tennis & Education Foundation Anne Krupp Memorial Scholarship has been created in partnership with Anne’s family and many of her friends.
The scholarship will be presented to one or more USTA / Midwest, Inc. (USTA/Midwest Section) tennis players or one organization. Individual player must be an adaptive or wheelchair player of any age who needs additional training and/or assistance with travel for Special Olympics, Adaptive Tennis or Wheelchair Tennis. The player should display excellent sportsmanship on and off the court and exhibit the true spirit of Anne.
Cycle Dates:
2025: Individual: February 15th – April 15th
2026 & Beyond: January 5th – April 15th
Link to Apply:
Anne Krupp Individual Scholarship Application Link
Any Questions Send Email To:
Amount of Grant:
$2,500 Annually
Number of Recipients per Year:
One (1) Individual or One (1) Organization
Requirements:
- All ages; youth and adult
- Reside in USTA Midwest Section
- Current USTA member
- Adaptive or wheelchair player
- Demonstrate good sportsmanship on and off the court
- Exhibit true spirit of Anne
The Kevin Minor Legacy Scholarship was created in honor of Kevin Minor, a dedicated husband, ultimate girl dad, and tennis parent. Kevin and his wife raised three elite student athletes who played NCAA Division I tennis and knew all too well the sacrifices that came with it and so easing the financial burden for other families is something that he would love. Kevin believed that it is part of his community’s responsibility to bless others as he and his family have been blessed. This scholarship will go towards supporting the training and travel for a female, USTA/Midwest Section junior tennis player under the age of 14 and their family.
Cycle Dates:
2025: Individual: February 15th – April 15th
2026 & Beyond: January 5th – April 15th
Link to Apply:
Kevin Minor Legacy Scholarship Application Link
Any Questions Send Email To:
Amount of Grant:
$5,000 Annually
Number of Recipients per Year:
One (1) Recipient
Age Requirement (If Applicable):
Under 14 years of age
Other Requirements:
- Reside in USTA Midwest Section
- Current USTA Membership
- Female
The Harrison and Shelby Memorial Endowment Grant was created in 2018 to provide tennis scholarships to local student athletes. The fund honors the short lived yet impactful lives of the two teens who were so special to many in the Central Indiana tennis community. The fund keeps their legacy alive and helps them be remembered for how they lived. The Harrison and Shelby Memorial Endowment Grant is available to those players residing in the USTA Central Indiana District. This grant may be used for Junior USTA members who need additional financial support to continue developing their game of tennis. The goal of this grant is to help offset the financial cost of tennis for developing players, ages 13 through 15, or in the 8th through 10th grade. These factors are considered in evaluating applications: financial need, good sportsmanship, high character, leadership, work ethic, tournament potential or desire, participation on a high school tennis team and a love of the game of tennis.
Cycle Dates:
2025: Individual: February 15th – April 15th
2026 & Beyond: January 5th – April 15th
Link to Apply:
Harrison and Shelby Memorial Grant Application Link
Any Questions Send Email To:
Amount of Grant:
Up to $1,500 Annually
Number of Recipients per Year:
One (1) Boy and One (1) Girl
Requirements:
- Ages 13 – 15 years old
- Reside in USTA Central Indiana District
- Current USTA Membership
- Show high character, leadership, and work ethic
- Current member/or intending to be a member of their high school tennis team
The Tennis Aces Cancer Grant was established by the Beavercreek Clay Courts Tennis Club to connect people affected by cancer to the many benefits of tennis in improving health, wellness, and the quality of life. Tennis is unmatched in the benefits it offers—working the whole body; improving balance, flexibility, coordination, and agility while providing social interactions with others. Our goal is to bring the advantages and joy of tennis to those facing the challenges of cancer.
Eligible expenses for the grant include lessons, court time, equipment including patients, survivors, and caregivers.
Cycle Dates:
2025: Individual: February 15th – June 15th
2026 & Beyond: January 5th – June 15th
Link to Apply:
Tennis Aces Cancer Grant Application Link
Any Questions Send Email To:
Amount of Grant:
Up to $300
Requirements:
- Affected by cancer
*Funding from Tennis Aces Cancer can be used towards
a USTA Memberships – Junior Memberships are free of charge; Adult Memberships are $44
- Affected by cancer