This fellowship was established in November 2013 and revised August 2019 by the Northeastern Ohio Tennis Foundation to recognize students that have made a significant impact in the lives of others through community or volunteer service. These Fellowships will provide graduating seniors and/or those that have graduated within 180 days prior to the deadline.

$ 1,000 to pursue advancement in their chosen careers. These fellowships aims to continue Executive Director, Carol Gander’s and her husband (USTA Official/Past President NEOTA) Ronlegacy of distinguished public service.

Mr. & Mrs. Gander realized that not all seniors planned to attend college upon graduation, therefore college attendance is not a requirement of this fellowship. They felt everyone could be a point of light for others. It was her and his belief that life experiences both broaden and strengthen our personal character. This fellowship is designed to thank you for helping others.

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Graduating high school senior
• Current USTA member
• Reside in the Northeastern Ohio tennis district
• Documented record of volunteer or community service
• Plans to pursue either post-secondary schooling, continued public service, play professional tennis, or serve our country by joining the military

You will be required to upload a picture of yourself, along with two essays that are described below.

Deadlines: January 31 and June 31

Fellowships will be conferred in late February and August

Important: You may use the "back" button to make changes to the application as you work. Once you press "Submit," you will no longer be able to edit the form.

Please tell us a little more about yourself here:

There are two essays required for this scholarship application process.

1) Required Essay

What do you know about both persons for whom these scholarships are named?

2) Essay of your choice:

· Describe your most meaningful achievement or contribution and how it relates to your future field of study and/or tennis goals.

· Explain in detail your volunteer history within the Northeastern Ohio tennis district. Include dates and service hours.

· Discuss a special attribute or contribution you have made and how it sets you apart from other players or students.

Please upload each of your essays here.

1. A tennis professional, coach, or USTA official. Be sure they include their USPTA number

2. A teacher or faculty member that knows you well

3. A person of your choice that knows you well

Please use the space below to enter the names of your three references. Each reference is required to send a letter of recommendation on your behalf. Please have your references email the letter directly to GanderScholarship@gmail.com.

It is your responsibility to make sure that these individuals have agreed to write letters of recommendation for you, and that they email their letters to the above email address.

By submitting this form, both you and your parents are in agreement that the information is current and accurate. If you have any questions, please contact the NEOTF fellowship chairperson: Sharon Miles, or the NEOTF office.