The WWTA Scholarship Program is a direct response to the mission: to promote the game and spirit of tennis in Western Wake County. This program focuses on youth and directly supports continued growth in skills for those showing dedication and promise. Scholarships are granted to middle and high school students for tennis camps and academic scholarships for graduating seniors toward their first year in college. Some of these awards overlap and complement the outreach initiatives to underprivileged and ethnic parts of our community.

WWTA awards scholarships to deserving young players to develop tennis skills and to reward tennis commitment. In 2008, WWTA received a number of excellent application for academic and tennis course scholarships. Two $1000 academic scholarships were awarded in the spring to graduating seniors with excellent academic, tennis, and community service records. Two $500 scholarships and three $250 scholarships were awarded to school children for tennis summer camps

Once the scholarship goals and budget are set, a Scholarship Committee advertises for applicants and then, from applications received, recommends a slate of awards to the Board of Directors. This process gives equal opportunity to all residents of western Wake County and is based on a number of established competitive factors. The goal is to have scholarships awarded by the close of the school academic year.

2010 Scholarship Applications:

Scholarship	Amount	Deadline
Elementary School "4th Annual Davis Davenport Memorial Scholarship"	$250	4/16/2010	Download Application
Middle School	$250	4/16/2010	Download Application
High School Application	$500	4/16/2010	Download Application
Senior High School / College Application	$1000	4/16/2010	Download Application

** Applicants must live in the WWTA service area which includes zip codes: 27502, 27511, 27512, 27513, 27518, 27519, 27520, 27523, 27526, 27527, 27539, 27540, 27560, 27592

Winners of the Western Wake Tennis Association Scholarships

They all submitted essays, school records, recommendations from coaches and teachers…. any background they felt would help their pursuit of this honor. These junior players were chosen from a wonderful pool of applicants for this year’s scholarships. Congratulations to all those players that applied and please apply every year you can!

2010 Winners

4th Annual Davis Davenport Memorial - $250 in Summer Camp Monies

• Elizabeth Johnson 5th grade Baucom
• Kyler Zadell 5th grade St. Mary Magdelene

Middle School - $250 in Summer Camp Monies

• Brittany Leuth 8th grade St. Michael
• AlexanderYang 6th grade West Cary

High School- $500 in Summer Camp Monies:

• Kelly Newman 9th grade Middle Creek
• Kelly (Calli) Patch 9th grade Green Hope

Senior Scholarship - $1,000

• Ashley Demsko Apex High
• Ryan Delany Cary High

Total of 33 Applicants:

• Elementary Applicants: Baucom, Highcroft, Oakgrove, St Mary Magdelene, St. Michael, Thales, Weatherstone, Sterling Montessori,
• Middle School Applicants: Apex Middle, Cary Academy, St. Michael, St. Mary Magdelene, Holly Ridge, Thales Academy, West Cary, Westlake Middle,
• High School Applicants: Apex, Cardinal Gibbons, Green Hope, Middle Creek
• Senior High Scholarship: Apex, Athens, Cary, Cary Academy, Middle Creek, Panther Creek

2009 Winners

Elementary School Winners of $250 in Summer Camp Monies:

• Alex Kendall (Weatherstone)

Middle School Winners of $250 in Summer Camp Monies:

• Bailey Edwards (Holly Ridge Middle)
• Anudeep Kodali (Cary Academy)

High School Winners of $500 in Summer Camp Monies:

• Ansley Byer (Middle Creek High)
• Gibson Smith (Apex High)

High School College Scholarships - We award two special scholarships to high school senior players (one male and one female) to help them in their first year of college.

$1,000 Senior Scholarship

• Amanda Terrill (Athens High School)
• Colin Neal (Holly Springs High)

They will each be $1,000 closer to achieving their college dreams.