College Educational Scholarship Program

 

At its April 2004 board meeting, the Jackson Ladies Tennis Association’s Board of Directors approved the establishment of a college educational scholarship for one entering female freshman at a two-year or four-year community college, college, or university. In the spring of each year, a committee comprised of board members appointed by the president will choose a recipient from among the qualified applicants. The committee will be named the JLTA College Scholarship Selection Committee. The president will designate a chairperson for the committee. The scholarship will be awarded annually and will be renewable for four years at an amount of $2,000 per year for a total scholarship amount of $8,000.

1. Applicant must be a resident of Hinds, Rankin, or Madison County.
   
   
2. Applicant must be, or have been, a member of the varsity tennis team at a high school in Hinds, Rankin, or Madison County. Applicant is not required to play college-level tennis.
   
   
3. Applicant must be entering into the first year of undergraduate studies.
   
   
4. Applicant must be seeking admission or have been accepted as a full-time student into a two-year community college or four-year college or university.
   
   
5. Applicant must have performed with distinction as student body member at her high school. The applicant’s involvement in extracurricular activities, course work, community service, contribution to tennis and promise of academic success will be considered.
   
   
6. An applicant receiving a FULL scholarship in the sport of tennis from her respective university is NOT eligible for the JLTA scholarship award.
   

1. Each recipient of a JLTA College Educational Scholarship is eligible to receive a total of $8,000 over four years. The scholarship is renewable annually based upon the recipient’s enrollment with her collegiate institution and her maintenance of a “B” average or better.
   
   
2. Each recipient is expected to enroll as a full-time undergraduate student as defined by her institution no later than the beginning of the fall semester/term after the notice of her selection for the scholarship. If circumstances arise whereby the awardee is unable to enroll or is unable to use the award in the beginning of the fall semester/term after the notice of her selection, the recipient must submit a written request for deferment to the JLTA Scholarship Selection Committee. Each request will be reviewed and determined on a case-by-case basis. Failure of a recipient to receive approval from the JLTA committee to change or delay use of the scholarship forfeits her right to the scholarship.
   
   
3. The scholarship will be paid to the college or university at which the recipient is enrolled, and the funds will be disbursed at the beginning of each academic year. The recipient must provide JLTA with a copy of the most recent transcript indicating that the student has maintained a “B” average. Failure to provide transcripts before the beginning of the next academic year forfeits her right to the scholarship.
   

Application materials, including the application form, letters of recommendation, and transcript / test scores must be uploaded (saved) to the scholarship site at JLTA.org. There will be a link on the JLTA main page that is to be used for uploading all information. Applicant should provide this information to all those who will be providing the required documentation. (Documentation may be submitted separately from the application.)

The following is required: (feel free to print these instructions)

1. Completed Application Form, including 2 personal statements. The form must be e-signed by the applicant and her parent(s). Complete the online application according to the guidelines provided.
   
   
2. Three Letters of Recommendation
   
   
   1. A letter of recommendation from a faculty member from the applicant’s high school submitted directly to the JLTA website with “Letter of Recommendation” and the applicant’s name as the file name.
      
      
   2. A letter of recommendation from the applicant’s high school tennis coach submitted directly to the JLTA website with “Letter of Recommendation” and the applicant’s name as the filename.
      
      
   3. A letter of recommendation from an individual of the applicant’s choice submitted directly to the JLTA website with “Letter of Recommendation” and the applicant’s name as the filename.
      
      
3. A copy of the applicant’s high school transcript submitted directly to the JLTA website from the high school’s guidance counselor (or other records custodian) with “Transcript” and the applicant’s name as the filename. Please include the applicant’s ACT/SAT examination results, either in the transcript or as a separate upload. A complete transcript is required. Final semester courses must be listed with current grades at the time of submission.

If applicants prefer to mail the above information, please mail to:
Anna Hughes, JLTA Scholarship Chairman
Attn: JLTA Scholarship
98 Summit Ridge Drive
Brandon, MS 39042

All applications and submitted materials become the property of JLTA.