Sloane Stephens Doc & Glo Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Bold.org
Overview
Sloane Stephens combines a professional tennis career with a longstanding commitment to philanthropy. She established the Sloane Stephens Foundation to expand access to education and sports for underserved youth. The foundation funds programs that provide safe spaces and opportunities for learning and personal development. This work is integrated with Sloane’s broader efforts to uplift communities through targeted support and advocacy.
Description: The foundation focuses on increasing access to educational and athletic programs for underserved young people, supporting their academic and personal growth.
- Established to support education and sports access.
- Targets underserved youth and safe learning environments.
- Operates alongside Sloane Stephens’s athletic career.
Scholarship Details
The Doc & Glo Scholarship finances student education through a competitive award program. This year the program will fund multiple recipients to assist with their academic expenses. The scholarship emphasizes practical support to help recipients continue their studies and community-focused work. Selection centers on applicants’ stated goals and potential for community impact.
Award Value: Six recipients will receive $2,500 each to support their educational expenses.
- Direct financial support for student education.
- Multiple recipients selected annually.
- Funding intended to enable continued study and community engagement.
Eligibility & Application
The scholarship is open to high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students who meet the academic threshold. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 to be considered. The application requires a personal statement that explains how the applicant intends to use their education to give back and create positive change. Submission specifics and deadlines are not provided in the source material.
Eligibility: High school seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students with a minimum 2.5 GPA are encouraged to apply.
- Open to multiple academic levels: high school through graduate school.
- Minimum GPA requirement: 2.5.
- Application emphasizes community impact and personal vision.
Background & History of the Award
The scholarship and related initiatives reflect Sloane Stephens’s family influences and personal values. The Sloane Stephens Foundation was founded in 2013 when Stephens was 20 years old. The Doc & Glo Scholarship and the Doc & Glo brand were created to honor her late grandparents and the lessons they imparted about resilience and service. These efforts preserve a family legacy that prioritizes education, kindness, and self-belief.
History of the Award: The scholarship was created in honor of Sloane’s late grandparents and aligns with the foundation she launched in 2013.
- Foundation established in 2013 by Sloane Stephens.
- Scholarship honors the legacy of her grandparents.
- Doc & Glo brand complements philanthropic goals.
Impact & Reach
The foundation reports measurable reach through programs that have benefited a large number of young people nationwide. Its initiatives have reached over 10,000 underserved youth, helping to level the playing field for access to education and sports. Programs prioritize creating safe, supportive environments where students can learn and develop leadership skills. Continued scholarship awards aim to extend that impact by investing directly in individual students’ educational journeys.
Impact: The foundation has served more than 10,000 underserved young people, focusing on equitable access to education and athletic opportunities.
- Reported reach exceeds 10,000 youth nationwide.
- Emphasis on equitable access and safe learning spaces.
- Scholarships complement programmatic outreach to amplify impact.