Paul Sullivan Memorial Scholarship
Paul Sullivan was a beloved father who was passionate about the sport of tennis all throughout his life.
Born and raised in Massachusetts and a resident all his life, Paul was ranked number one in New England as a junior and competed professionally for over twenty years, facing tennis legends like Don Budge, Bjorn Borg, and Arthur Ashe. He claimed five U.S. National Championships partnered with iconic champions such as Billie Jean King and Patti Hogan.
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Paul Sullivan and to keep his memory alive by supporting students who share his passion for tennis.
Any high school junior or senior who plays tennis and is a New England resident may apply for this scholarship opportunity. These athletes need to demonstrate excellent sportsmanship, a love for the game, and determination and perseverance on the court.
To apply, tell us about a time when you overcame a challenge on the court, what tennis means to you, and what your goals in the sport are.
Please describe a time when you had to overcome a challenge on court and how you dealt with it. Please tell us about what tennis means to you and what your tennis goals are.
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The application deadline is Aug 19, 2025. Winners will be announced on Sep 19, 2025.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Sep 19, 2025. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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