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RTA Spirit of Tennis Scholarship

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About the Scholarship

Tennis is a wonderful sport with proven benefits to the overall and long-term health of the mind and body. Tennis encourages teamwork, compassion for others, a strong work ethic, physical fitness, civic engagement, leadership and many other positive attributes. Tennis also engages all types of athletes and facilitates lifelong bonds of friendship.

RTA launched the scholarship program to support Raleigh residents pursuing post-secondary education whose lives in and out of the classroom and on and off the court, reflect the spirit of tennis.  A maximum of three (3) scholarships, in the amounts of $2,500, $1,500, and $1,000 will be awarded to high school seniors.  Applications open in May will be reviewed by an RTA committee and recommended to the RTA Board of Directors for approval. Selected winners will be announced in June. (Scholarships will be sent directly to the colleges/universities where awardees are enrolled.)

Scholarship Criteria

  • Must be a current resident of the city of Raleigh.

  • Must be on track to graduate by June of the year you apply.

  • Must provide proof of acceptance and intent to enroll in a 2-year or 4-year college or university by the Fall of the same year.

  • Must be able to demonstrate participation in tennis leagues, tournaments, programs or other special events or activities recognized by the RTA.

  • Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA as of the end of the fall semester

  • Must provide a current transcript. 

2024 Winners

  • Alex Ovalle: Wakefield High School

  • Brandon Farmer:  South Garner High School

  • Ginger Wagner: Raleigh Charter High School

  • Tanner Collins:  Franklin Academy High School

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