Althea Gibson Scholarship (USTA and HBCU Week)
Scholarship Overview: HBCU-bound seniors and current HBCU students who play college tennis and major in sports management or have tennis experience.
Deadline Date: February 16, 2026
Scholarship Details:
Eligibility Requirements:
- High school seniors and current undergraduate and graduate students
- Must major in sports management and/or have a demonstrated background in tennis, such as participation in recreational, high school, or competitive league tennis at any level.
- Must play or played collegiate tennis
- Must be enrolled in a full-time, 4-year accredited HBCU next fall
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 is required
Application Requirements:
- Completed online application, linked here
- Provide most recent, verifiable high school transcript (Subject to authentication)
- Provide proof of acceptance/attendance at an HBCU (Acceptance letters can be submitted through 4/11
Application Requirements: Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: $10,000
Award Details:
This $10,000 scholarship is available to two students.
Website/URL: https://www.hbcuweek.org/usta-althea-gibson-hbcu-scholarship/
Scholarship Manager Information:
Contact Email: scholarship@HBCUWeek.org
Additional Contact & Submission Information:
Acceptance letters can be submitted through 4/11. All other application materials must be submitted by 2/16.
Completed applications should be submitted electronically. If absolutely necessary, please mail completed applications to P.O BOX 1546 Wilmington, DE 19899.
Additional Scholarship Information:
If you have questions about eligibility, please contact scholarship@HBCUWeek.org. Students applying for the scholarship will be responsible for disclosing any potential conflict of interest prior to the selection process.
Filters:
Eligibility: Community Service, Financial Need, U.S Citizen/Permanent Resident
Areas of Study: Open to All, Sports Management & Leisure Studies
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior, College Student
Location Specific: National
Institution Type: Historically Black Colleges/Universities (HBCUs)