The USTA NorCal Tournament Assistance Grant program offers financial assistance to all junior tennis players who cannot afford to enter and play tennis tournaments within the Northern California Section.

• All USTA NorCal residents junior members are eligible.

• A Tournament Assistance Grant may be applied only to tournament entry fees.

• If approved, an individual will be allowed to enter a maximum of eight tournaments at 50% off the tournament entry fee.

• All tournament players will enter the tournament either through the online registration system or by mailing a standard entry form to the tournament director. Upon completing the tournament, the player will receive a refund of 50% of the entry fee.

• All signatures must be included in order for the application to be considered.

• A Tournament Assistance Grant may be applied for at any time during the calendar year and, if approved, is good through the end of the calendar year.

• Forms can be downloaded from the USTA NorCal website. A signed copy should be sent to your Community Coordinator. The Community Coordinator will sign it and send it to the USTA NorCal office.

The basis for Travel Assistance will be individual's inability to participate in the event as a representative of USTA NorCal unless their travel and accommodations, in whole or in part, is made available. Travel assistance funds may only be used for players' expenses, travel and accommodations. Rental car expenses are not included. If travel to the event is by car, not air, a mileage allowance is given. Except in extraordinary circumstances, an individual will not be granted more than $500 in travel assistance in a calendar year. Please allow five weeks for the endorsement approval.

CLICK HERE for information and application for Travel Assistance and Tournament Assistance Grants.

The program now includes both day and overnight camp scholarships. Nike Tennis Camps provides several scholarships to their week-long camps. USTA NorCal also continues its support of the Junior Training Camp at Sonoma State University. Scholarship selection is determined by age, interest in tennis, good sportsmanship and financial need. All expenses are paid, except transportation to and from the camp. The application deadline for camp scholarship requests is April 7, 2007. Contact David Hong at hong@norcal.usta.com if you are interested in applying for any of these scholarships.

NOTES: Juniors who receive tennis camp scholarships or any special opportunities provided by the USTA or USTA NorCal (training camps, etc.) should write a letter of appreciation to the appropriate directors and coaches.

CLICK HERE to download the application form.