Lawrence Township Tennis Association 2016 Scholarship Application

2016 Serving Aces Scholarship - $500

The Serving Aces Lawrence Township Tennis Scholarship was established by the Lawrence Township Tennis Association in December 2015 to reward young people with funding to advance their post high school educational interests. Each year, a $500Serving Aces Lawrence Township Tennis Scholarshipwill be presented to one Lawrence North High school and one Lawrence Central High School senior tennis player who resides in Lawrence Township and participates on the high school tennis team.

The Serving Aces Lawrence Township Tennis Scholarshipis designed to provide assistance to those who have shown ability, aptitude, and promise as students and as high school tennis players.

Requirements

Each applicant must:

Reside within Lawrence Township (Indiana);

Currently attending Lawrence North or Lawrence Central High School

Participate on the high school tennis team;

Be a high school senior;

Plan to attend an accredited college, university or other post-secondary education;

Submit a completed application packet.

Please note: If the award of the Serving Aces Lawrence Township Tennis Scholarship to an applicant would result in the reduction of the amount of an academic or athletic scholarship(s) awarded to the applicant by a college or university, then the applicant is ineligible to receive this scholarship. Applicants must verify that the receipt of the Serving Aces Lawrence Township Tennis Scholarship will not result in the reduction of any academic or athletic scholarship from their college or university.

Lawrence Township Tennis Association

The Lawrence Township Tennis Association is a 501c3 non-profit which was founded in 2011 by tennis enthusiasts in Lawrence Township. The mission of the Lawrence Township Tennis Association is "To encourage and promote tennis to all individuals regardless of age, gender, race or socio-economic status in Lawrence Township.”

Lawrence Township Tennis Association is dedicated to supporting youth and adult tennis programs in Lawrence, Indiana. Supporting activities include introductory youth and adult tennis programs, adult and junior tournaments, equipment loaner program for schools, school assemblies, training for physical education teachers, high school tennis team support, and support to any other tennis activities deemed to encourage healthy and active lifestyles through tennis participation within Lawrence Township.

Selection Committee

A committee appointed by the President of the Lawrence Township Tennis Association evaluates the applications for the Serving Aces Lawrence Township Tennis Scholarships. This committee includes members outside of the Lawrence Township Tennis Association Board of Directors, and will recommend the final candidates for approval by the entire Board. The selection will be made without regard to the applicant’s race, color, ethnic origin, religious belief, sexual orientation, or physical handicap.

The recipients of the scholarships are contacted by the President of the Lawrence Township Tennis Association. Each recipient of the Serving Aces Lawrence Township Tennis Scholarshipis recognized on the Lawrence Township Tennis Association websites as well as other social media.

Application Deadline

All completed applications and required additional documents must be postmarkedby May 1, 2016. Applications must be submitted on forms identified by the year in which the awards will be made.

Submit applications and requested additional documents to:

Lawrence Township Tennis Association

11715 Fox Road

Suite 400, Box 119

Indianapolis, IN 46236

Lawrence Township Tennis Association 2016 Scholarship Application

Please review the requirements of the scholarship (see instructions). You must complete all sections of the application to be considered for any of the scholarships.

(Please type or print clearly)
Name of Applicant / Date of Birth
Address
Street / City / State / Zip
Telephone Number / Email
Educational Background
Please indicate which high school you are currently attending:
Lawrence Central High School / Lawrence North High School
Have you or will you be playing on the high school tennis team during the 2015-2016 school year? Yes No
Cumulative Grade Point Average (based on 4.00 maximum) / Graduation Date:
(Note: An official transcript must be mailed with your application)
College Entrance Scores (if applicable)
Scholastic Aptitude Test: / American College Test:
List any scholarships, honors, awards received while in high school:
Identify extracurricular activities and years in which you have participated:
List any varsity or club sports and years in which you have participated:
What college, university, or post-secondary school do you plan to attend?
When will you begin your full time studies?
What academic major or studies will you pursue?
Have you applied for admission? / Yes No / Have you been accepted? / Yes No

Please Attach the Following to the Grant Application:

  • Essay describing how your involvement in tennis has impacted your lifeand how this scholarship will help you achieve your future goals.
  • Applicant's official high school transcript (a current report card will not be accepted)
  • Endorsements from coach/pro, faculty, and person of applicant’s choice in sealed envelopes

I declare that the information reported on this form and this application packet, to the best of my knowledge and belief, is true, correct and complete.

Applicant’s Signature ______Date ______

FOR SELECTION COMMITTEE USE ONLYDate received: ______

Approve______Disapprove ______Rank ______

Comments ______

Lawrence Township Tennis Association 2016 Scholarship Application

Faculty Endorsement

(Please type or print clearly)
Name of Applicant:
The above student is applying for the Serving Aces Lawrence Township Tennis Scholarship.
  • One $500 Serving Aces Lawrence Township Tennis Scholarship will be presented to a Lawrence Central High School senior tennis player who resides in Lawrence Township and participates on the high school tennis team.
  • One $500 Serving Aces Lawrence Township Tennis Scholarship will be presented to a Lawrence North High School senior tennis player who resides in Lawrence Township and participates on the high school tennis team.
Both of these scholarships are designed to provide assistanceto those who have shown ability, aptitude, and promise as students and as high school tennis players.
Your candid evaluation of the applicant will be of assistance to the selection committee. Please complete both sides of this form, and if you wish, attach a letter on behalf of the applicant. This form should be signed and sealed in an envelope and then returned to the applicant.
Applicant: Please return this completed endorsement in a sealed envelope with the application.
This section should be completed by an individual familiar with the applicant’s performance.
Name of person completing this form: / Position/Title:
Name of School: / Telephone Number
Address
Street / City / State / Zip
How long have you known the applicant?
What is your connection to the applicant?
The following factors are estimates of the candidate’s potential for success. Please rate the candidate’s ability in each area in which you have personal knowledge. (A number 1 rating represents the most favorable; a number 7 represents the least favorable).
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7
Articulate / Inarticulate
Excellent writer / Poor writer
Self-starter / Needs to be motivated
Very logical / Illogical
Very reasonable / Unreasonable
Strives for excellence / Settles for less than the best
Please rate your recommendation of the candidate for a USTA/Midwest Section Scholarship by checking one of the following:
I strongly recommend / I recommend / I do not recommend
Please discuss any strengths or weaknesses you think may affect the candidate’s performance in college and/or commitment to pursuing a career.

Signed ______Date ______

Thank you for your cooperation and effort in completing this evaluation/endorsement form. Please return the form directly to the applicant in a sealed envelope. The applicant must submit this form to the Lawrence Township Tennis Association postmarkedby

May 1, 2016.

Lawrence Township Tennis Association 2016 Scholarship Application

Tennis Coach/Pro’s Endorsement

(Please type or print clearly)
Name of Applicant:
The above student is applying for the Serving Aces Lawrence Township Tennis Scholarship.
  • One $500 Serving Aces Lawrence Township Tennis Scholarship will be presented to a Lawrence Central High School senior tennis player who resides in Lawrence Township and participates on the high school tennis team.
  • One $500 Serving Aces Lawrence Township Tennis Scholarship will be presented to a Lawrence North High School senior tennis player who resides in Lawrence Township and participates on the high school tennis team.
Both of these scholarships are designed to provide assistanceto those who have shown ability, aptitude, and promise as students and as high school tennis players.
Your candid evaluation of the applicant will be of assistance to the selection committee. Please complete both sides of this form, and if you wish, attach a letter on behalf of the applicant. This form should be signed and sealed in an envelope and then returned to the applicant.
Applicant: Please return this completed endorsement in a sealed envelope with the application.
This section should be completed by the applicant’s coach/pro
Name of person completing this form: / Position/Title:
Name of School: / Telephone Number
Address
Street / City / State / Zip
How long have you known the applicant?
What is your connection to the applicant?
The following factors are estimates of the candidate’s potential for success. Please rate the candidate’s ability in each area in which you have personal knowledge. (A number 1 rating represents the most favorable; a number 7 represents the least favorable).
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7
Team player / Individualistic
Strong leadership / Poor leadership
Self-starter / Needs to be motivated
Good sportsmanship / Poor sportsmanship
Dedicated / Non-committed
Strives for excellence / Settles for less than the best
Please rate your recommendation of the candidate for a USTA/Midwest Section Scholarship by checking one of the following:
I strongly recommend / I recommend / I do not recommend
Please discuss any strengths or weaknesses you think may affect the candidate’s performance in college and/or commitment to pursuing a career.

Signed ______Date ______

Thank you for your cooperation and effort in completing this evaluation/endorsement form. Please return the form directly to the applicant in a sealed envelope. The applicant must submit this form to the Lawrence Township Tennis Association postmarked by

May 1, 2016.

Lawrence Township Tennis Association 2016 Scholarship Application

Endorsement of Applicant’s Choice

(Please type or print clearly)
Name of Applicant:
The above student is applying for the Serving Aces Lawrence Township Tennis Scholarship.
  • One $500 Serving Aces Lawrence Township Tennis Scholarship will be presented to a Lawrence Central High School senior tennis player who resides in Lawrence Township and participates on the high school tennis team.
  • One $500 Serving Aces Lawrence Township Tennis Scholarship will be presented to a Lawrence North High School senior tennis player who resides in Lawrence Township and participates on the high school tennis team.
Both of these scholarships are designed to provide assistanceto those who have shown ability, aptitude, and promise as students and as high school tennis players.
Your candid evaluation of the applicant will be of assistance to the selection committee. Please complete both sides of this form, and if you wish, attach a letter on behalf of the applicant. This form should be signed and sealed in an envelope and then returned to the applicant.
Applicant: Please return this completed endorsement in a sealed envelope with the application.
This section should be completed by an individual of the applicant’s choice.
Name of person completing this form: / Position/Title:
Name of School: / Telephone Number
Address
Street / City / State / Zip
How long have you known the applicant?
What is your connection to the applicant?
The following factors are estimates of the candidate’s potential for success. Please rate the candidate’s ability in each area in which you have personal knowledge. (A number 1 rating represents the most favorable; a number 7 represents the least favorable).
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7
Articulate / Inarticulate
Strong leadership / Poor leadership
Self-starter / Needs to be motivated
Good sportsmanship / Poor sportsmanship
Dedicated / Non-committed
Strives for excellence / Settles for less than the best
Please rate your recommendation of the candidate for a USTA/Midwest Section Scholarship by checking one of the following:
I strongly recommend / I recommend / I do not recommend
Please discuss any strengths or weaknesses you think may affect the candidate’s performance in college and/or commitment to pursuing a career.

Signed ______Date ______

Thank you for your cooperation and effort in completing this evaluation/endorsement form. Please return the form directly to the applicant in a sealed envelope. The applicant must submit this form to the Lawrence Township Tennis Association postmarked by

May 1, 2016.

Lawrence Township Tennis Association 2016 Scholarship Application

Return your completed application to:

2016LTTA Scholarship Application

Lawrence Township Tennis Association

11715 Fox Road

Suite 400, Box 119

Indianapolis, IN 46236

If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact the

Lawrence Township Tennis Association at