2026-CATA Scholarship Application

Congratulations on being a graduating senior!

It is important to carefully review the instructions and requirements before submitting your application. Make sure that you have included all required materials and have provided all necessary information. If you have any questions, please contact Sylvia Krywacz at: [email protected]

Good luck!

Deadline for applications: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

"*" indicates required fields

Applicant's Name*

First Last

Address*

Street Address City AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code

Phone*

Email*

Name and Location of High School*

High School Graduation Date*

Current GPA*

Other Scholarships Awarded*

Please list other scholarships that have been awarded to you. If none, list ‘none.’

College You Plan to Attend (please include city)*

Do You Plan to Play College Tennis?*

Yes

No

I don’t know.

Parent 1 Name:*

If not applicable, type “Not” under First and “Applicable” under Last.

First Last

Parent 1 Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code

Only fill this out if different from yours

Parent 1 Phone / Cell #

Parent 1 Employer

Parent 2 Name*

If not applicable, type “Not” under First and “Applicable” under Last.

First Last

Parent 2 Address

Only fill this out if it is different from yours

Street Address Address Line 2 City AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code

Parent 2 Phone /Cell #

Parent 2 Employer

Are Any Siblings Currently Enrolled in College?

Yes

No

If yes, please add the names & ages, college and anticipated graduation date.

List Other Special Family Circumstances You Want the Committee to Consider

The next section is required. Your personal journey is an important part of the selection process.

The most successful applicants will submit a complete narrative with descriptions, examples, proper grammar, and full sentences.

Personal Statement:*

Upload a personal statement regarding educational goals and explain why you believe you should be considered for this scholarship. Please include a list of bullet points detailing your

a) CATA involvement (ie. JTT, Gran Prix, and Junior Tournaments including USTA); b) competitive or developmental tennis accomplishments; c) community service; and d) extracurricular activities.

Extra Curricular Activities*

Tennis Accomplishment*

Please describe your competitive and developmental tennis accomplishments, especially your CATA involvement. This can include middle or high school play, JTT, Gran Prix, and JR Tournaments including USTA.

Community Service*

Please describe your experience volunteering.

Academic Transcript (copy of official is acceptable)

Please upload your high school transcript in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format.

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Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, gif, png, jpg, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 40 MB.

ACT or SAT scores (optional)

If you would like to enhance your application, then please upload a copy of your test scores in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format. You will not be penalized for not including scores.

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Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, gif, png, jpg, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 40 MB.

Letter of Recommendation*

Please submit a letter of recommendation from a coach, teacher, principal or counselor.

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Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, gif, png, jpg, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 40 MB.

Acknowledgment*

Applicant and parent/guardian must accept the following: I understand that the selection of scholarship recipients and the determination of the amount of the stipends accompanying the scholarship is based on criteria evaluated by the Awards Committee of the Capital Area Tennis Association.

Yes, I understand the CATA Scholarship Committee will make the selections

Photograph*

Please upload a personal photo (jpeg preferred). The photo will be used in a slide show presentation during our CATA Junior Banquet.

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Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, jpeg, doc, docx, tif, tiff, Max. file size: 40 MB.

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