The YTF Mission
Established in 1962, the Youth Tennis Foundation of Florida Inc. is a nonprofit organization that offers support for the development of youth tennis in Florida.
Our primary goal is to introduce children to the many benefits of tennis, and, among other things, we provide scholarships, grants and awards to deserving players, coaches and tennis facilities.
The YTF is a qualified 501(c)(3) organization and all donations are tax deductible.
Grants & Scholarships
YTF provides scholarships, grants and awards to deserving players, programs and tennis facilities.
EVERT AWARD
The Jimmy and Collette Evert scholarship is for one male and one female player. It covers the cost of housing, coaching, and all expenses for a week during the summer at the Evert Tennis Academy in Boca Raton (transportation not included). The candidate should be a highly skilled high school player in need of top-flight training and wants to advance their game to a higher level.
Individual Award Application →KELLEY FAMILY AWARD
A financial award of $400 will be awarded to a deserving child (ages 6-18) who is enrolled in a tennis-training program. This award is to help him/her continue improving his/her skills. Citizenship, attitude, sportsmanship and a desire to improve the game are the main qualifications.
Individual Award Application →
JACK BLAIR/ED KRASS TENNIS ACADEMY AWARD
This grant is given to two tennis players who wish to play tennis in college. College coaches will be present to work with players to improve their game, along with helping them to understand how to apply for tennis scholarships and which colleges or universities are the best fit for him/her.
Individual Award Application →JOHN VAN RYN AWARD
A $1,000 financial award is given every year to a male and female player who is or will be enrolled in a college or university in the state of Florida and intends to play inter-collegiate tennis at the D-II, D-III, Junior College or NAIA level.
Individual Award Application →
