This fellowship was established in November 2013 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 legacy of distinguished public service.
Mrs. Gander realized that not all seniors planned to attend college upon graduation, therefore college attendance is not a requirement of this fellowship. She felt everyone could be a point of light for others. It was her 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:
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Graduating high school senior
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Current USTA member
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Reside in the Northeastern Ohio tennis district
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Documented record of volunteer or community service
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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.