2025 Richard Bradley Memorial Scholarship
Description
RICHARD BRADLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Richard Bradley Memorial Scholarship was established in September 2014 in memory of Richard Bradley, a tennis supporter whose volunteer service began at the grassroots level in his community and extended through different levels at the USTA with an emphasis on promoting and growing junior tennis. This scholarship is awarded to youth players for funding to advance their educational and tennis interests. This scholarship is presented to one African American junior tennis player from the USTA / Midwest Section. The scholarship is designed to provide assistance to those who have demonstrated financial need and have shown ability, aptitude and promise as a student and as a tennis player.
Qualifications
High School Senior
Reside in USTA Midwest Section
Current USTA member
African American Junior Player
Demonstrate financial need
Player to attend an accredited college/ university
Demonstrate ability, aptitude and promise as a student and tennis player
Founded in 1992 as the charitable arm of the USTA/Midwest Section, the USTA/Midwest Tennis & Education Foundation (formerly Midwest Youth Tennis & Education Foundation) has been supporting communities, programs and individuals to provide greater educational opportunities for youth. The Foundation places emphasis on programs and activities that provide youth with a positive, fun and disciplined environment to learn the game of tennis - and create alternatives to negative recreation. It also assists young players who have demonstrated talent, and are in need of financial support to compete at higher levels.
We make a difference by providing tennis opportunities to diverse youth from many cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. We also award scholarships and grants, in doing so, USTA/MTEF enhances individuals’ personal growth, brings tennis to children who might never otherwise experience it. We enhance communities within the USTA/Midwest Section, and promote the sport of tennis as an enjoyable, lifetime sport that contributes to good health.