Diversity Committee Junior Achievement Award- Arthur Ashe College Scholarships
On the 19th day of January 1994, the section enacted in perpetuity the USTA Northern California Diversity Committee Service and Junior Achievement Award in memory of the valuable contributions Arthur Ashe made to tennis and the world at large.
• A $2000/year scholarship will be awarded to a multicultural* player entering or enrolled in college, who best demonstrates the values and qualities embodied by the late Arthur Ashe. Recipients are eligible for up to four consecutive years, depending upon his/her enrollment status at either a two or four year accredited institution. Compliance to acceptable grade and course load requirements as defined by the USTA Northern California Diversity Committee and Awards Committees is mandatory.
Diversity Committee Michael Chang College Scholarship
On the 10th day of July 2003, USTA Northern California enacted the Diversity Committee Michael Chang Scholarship in honor of the valuable contributions Michael Chang has made to tennis for his play and his sportsmanship.
• A $2000/year scholarship will be awarded to an Asian-American player entering or enrolled in college, who best demonstrates the values and qualities embodied by Michael Chang. Recipients are eligible for up to four consecutive years, depending upon his/her enrollment status at either a two or four year accredited institution. Compliance to acceptable grade and course load requirements as defined by the USTA Northern California Diversity Committee and Awards Committees is mandatory.
Diversity Committee Pancho Gonzalez College Scholarship
In August 2005, USTA Northern California enacted the Diversity Committee Pancho Gonzalez Scholarship in honor of the valuable contributions Pancho Gonzalez made to tennis for his play and his sportsmanship. As the only Latino player of his time, Pancho Gonzalez experience great adversity and obstacles in his life. It could be argued that this helped his tennis career.
• A $2000/year scholarship will be awarded to a Latino/Hispanic player entering or enrolled in college, who best demonstrates the values and qualities embodied by Pancho Gonzalez. Recipients are eligible for up to four consecutive years, depending upon his/her enrollment status at either a two or four year accredited institution. Compliance to acceptable grade and course load requirements as defined by the USTA Northern California Diversity Committee and Awards Committees is mandatory.
Diversity Committee Althea Gibson College Scholarship
In December 2007, USTA Northern California enacted the Diversity Committee Althea Gibson Scholarship in honor of the valuable contributions Althea Gibson made as well as in honor of her memory, life, and achievements of this exceptional pioneer who paved the way for millions who followed.
• A $2000/year scholarship will be awarded to an African-American player entering or enrolled in college, who best demonstrates the values and qualities embodied by Althea Gibson. Recipients are eligible for up to four consecutive years, depending upon his/her enrollment status at either a two or four year accredited institution. Compliance to acceptable grade and course load requirements as defined by the USTA Northern California Diversity Committee and Awards Committees is mandatory.
Application Requirements: Please include this cover page.
1. Essay of Application and details of the individual's participation in tennis. The essay should explain how the applicant's participation relates to the life of and values embodied by Arthur Ashe, Michael Chang, Pancho Gonzalez or Althea Gibson.
2. Two letters of recommendation from persons other than parents or relatives.
3. Most recent tennis record
4. High School transcript/academic records.
5. Current photograph
6. Letter of intent and/or acceptance, or current transcripts from prospective or current college or university.
7. FAFSA Application.
8. Additional supporting materials, including letters, publicity, awards, etc. are welcome and encouraged.
Deadline and Schedule for 2012* Scholarships
All scholarship applications are due by noon of the date deadline.
• Incomplete applications will not be accepted
• Candidates may also be requested to attend a Diversity Committee meeting for a face-to-face interview.
Application Deadline: Friday, May 11, 2012
Application Review Date: Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Personal Interviews: Times to be determined
Notification: August 2012
*Dates subject to change
How to Apply:
Completed scholarship applications (cover page and all required paperwork) must be e-mailed, mailed or faxed by designated deadlines to:
Silvia Dueñas-Bielser, Diversity Liaison
1920 North Loop Rd.
Alameda, CA 94502
Tel: 510.263.0462, Fax: 510.748.7377
E-mail:
Duenas-bielser@norcal.usta.com