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Overview

Mackie McDonald College Fund

Overview: Launched in spring 2025, the Mackie McDonald College Fund is an initiative that provides college scholarships and supports pathway programs for younger youth, especially in the San Francisco Bay Area. Named after professional tennis player Mackie McDonald, who serves as the USTA Foundation's "College Tennis Ambassador."

Award Focus:

  • College scholarships for students

  • Support pathway programs for younger youth

  • Emphasis on San Francisco Bay Area
  • Selection Criteria:

  • Academic excellence

  • Leadership

  • Sportsmanship

  • Passion for the sport of tennis

  • Connection to tennis programs
  • About Mackie McDonald:

  • Former UCLA Bruins player (2014-2016)

  • Earned All-America honors each year

  • Finished final season ranked No. 1 in singles and doubles in ITA collegiate rankings

  • Swept NCAA singles and doubles titles in 2016

  • First man in 15 years (and just fifth since 1974) to accomplish this feat

  • Transitioned to professional tennis

  • Serves as "College Tennis Ambassador" for USTA Foundation
  • Geographic Scope: Primary focus on San Francisco Bay Area; national scope for college scholarships

    Key Features:

  • Supports pathway programs for youth development

  • Emphasis on academic achievement and sportsmanship

  • Inspiration from McDonald's stellar college tennis career
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Specific application details: Not provided in available text. Contact USTA Foundation for application procedures and deadlines.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-sportsyouth-programscollege-prep

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