The STPF provides need-based financial assistance for tournament travel expenses and entry fees to deserving juniors (12s-18s) from USTA Southern. Please download the application and send completed application along with a copy of your most recent federal tax return to:
Denise Tucci
USTA Southern
5685 Spalding Dr.
Norcross, GA 30092
Guidelines:
- Applicant should exhibit good sportsmanship on the court at all times. (Players with 4 or more suspension points [code of conduct] are not eligible for aid until such time as those points drop below 4.)
- Juniors must apply for financial assistance from their state office first.
- A minimum sectional standing of 100 is required.
- Birth certificate must be on file with the Southern Section office.
- Family income of $99,000 or less to qualify (eligible to apply, but not a guarantee).
- The maximum grant is $1,000 per junior per calendar year. (Additional $1,000 available for those competing at National Championships. Also, must be willing to participate in National team events, if asked.)
- Receipts for how the aide was used MUST be submitted to the Southern Section office.
- Applications MUST be submitted with a copy of previous year's signed and submitted Federal Tax Return. No applications will be considered without this material.
Download the financial aid assistance application here.