Below is a press release from the United States Tennis Association:
The Southern Tennis Foundation (STF), the charitable affiliate of USTA Southern, is proud to announce the establishment of a college scholarship in memory of former USTA Mississippi President Jim Warren.
Warren was serving as USTA Southern Director at Large on the Board of Directors when he unexpectedly passed away in his hometown of Jackson, Miss., last year. He also was the chair of the USTA Constitution and Rules Committee.
The scholarship, worth $1,000 per year for four years, will go to worthy students who have been involved in tennis during their high school careers. The primary selection criteria will be academic achievement and promise, civic involvement and character. Selections will be made by the STF’s College Scholarships Committee.
- USTA Southern Board of Directors Director at Large, elected in 2021
- President of USTA Mississippi, 2015 – 2016
- Served as USTA Mississippi Grievance Committee Chair
- Served as USTA Mississippi Area Director
- Member of the USTA Constitution and Rules Committee
- Chaired the USTA Southern Constitution and Rules Committee
- Member of the USTA Southern Play It Forward Task Force and NTRP Grievance Committee
- Worked as a tennis official
- Born on Feb. 5, 1962, in Huntsville, Ala., and passed on Aug. 9, 2021
The STF is an independent all-volunteer 501(c)3 organization that provides needs-based scholarships, grants to assist competitive junior players, grants for youth-oriented programs, and emergency assistance to programs, pros and players. Donations are tax-exempt, and every dollar donated to the STF goes back to programs and players in the Southern states.
This scholarship is now fully endowed, but individuals can still contribute to increase the endowment, which will permit the STF to award additional Jim Warren Scholarships. Click here to make donation to the Jim Warren Scholarship.
For other giving options, visit the Southern Tennis Foundation website. If you prefer, you may mail your check to Southern Tennis Foundation/USTA Southern/5685 Spalding Drive/Peachtree Corners, GA 30092. If you want to make a multi-year pledge or some other special arrangement, contact USTA Southern Executive Director & COO Matt Olson.
