Apply for a Tennis Scholarship in the USA with FirstPoint USA!

The concept behind US Tennis Scholarships is quite simple; it provides talented amateur sportsmen and women with an exclusive opportunity to pursue both an academic and Tennis career simultaneously.A Tennis Scholarship to an American university can cover some, and at times all, of the costs associated with earning a university degree. In return, the student-athlete will represent the university in Tennis and maintain a good level of academic performance.

A Tennis scholarship to the USA is a unique opportunity to pursue an academic and playing career within some of the best academic and sporting environments in the World. In America, Collegiate Tennis is played in the Spring where each team will compete against each other both regionally and nationally, giving athletes the opportunity to compete at a very high level.

The NCAA allows on average 4.5 scholarships for Men's university tennis programs. For women, the NCAA allows around 8 scholarships for each Division I and 6 for each Division II, but there are several walk-on scholarships available also. To be recruited it is important to have a high level of skill, have a decent national ranking and a great standard of tennis footage video, which can be provided by FirstPoint USA. Players will be expected to have an LT rating or ITF ranking to enter the US system. More tennis scholarships are awarded to international athletes than domestic athletes.

Collegiate Tennis in the USA remains one of the most highly competitive sports, offering some fantastic indoor and outdoor facilities as well as providing an outstanding level of coaching. Universities and colleges in the USA invest a huge amount into their sports facilities and coaching - making it a very attractive opportunity for those who have the ability to compete at a high level. Many of the World's leading amateur talent view the American collegiate system has the best way to develop their game whilst simultaneously earning a university degree.

To be considered for a FirstPoint USA Tennis Scholarship, you should be physically fit, have a high level of skill in Tennis; you should possess a real drive and ambition to succeed. Academically, you must have completed high school and have grades to meet the initial-eligibilty requirements for the NCAA, NAIA or NJCAA. Good academic standing is an essential aspect of life as a student-athlete and this must be maintained throughout your collegiate sports career. Failure to do so could see you prohibited from training and playing with the team, and potentially lead to your scholarship being withdrawn completely. The NCAA, NAIA and NJCAA each have strict rules regarding the good academic standing of all competing athletes.

Why Apply to FirstPoint USA for a Tennis Scholarship?

At FirstPoint USA we differentiate ourselves from our competitors by providing an industry leading service, which is driven by our professional and highly experienced Sports Consultants. We specialize in bespoke marketing, designed to promote our athletes effectively and achieve optimum success; as well as providing personal guidance and clear communication - every step of the way.

Not only do we lead the way and specialize in this field; we offer a unique and comprehensive service with unparalleled success for placing male and female soccer players on American scholarships. We have a comprehensive and professional support infrastructure, designed to deliver the highest levels of service to our clients and also enable first-class interaction and relationships with the US University and College Sports Network.

How do I get a FirstPoint USA Tennis Scholarship?

Step 1 : Apply to FirstPoint USA

Step 2 : Presentation & Sporting Assessment: Evaluating your performance

Step 3 : One-to-one interview: Evaluate academic & sporting background

Step 4 : Compare application with other successful candidates

Step 5 : Are you a good scholarship candidate?

Step 6 : Your application is accepted or declined in writing

Step 7 : Your decision-making period