About MATEF

The Mid-Atlantic Tennis and Education Foundation (MATEF) is a non-profit corporation which supports tennis and education programs for financially disadvantaged youth living in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. The Foundation strives to encourage education, health, good citizenship, sportsmanship, and high performance among the youth within the Mid-Atlantic region. 

MATEF provides scholarships, financial aid, and tennis opportunities to disadvantaged individuals in the Mid-Atlantic region.  Since 1989, MATEF has awarded hundreds of scholarships and grants which have helped fund primarily summer camp programs that improve the quality of life for financially disadvantaged youth and minorities. The Foundation also awards individual grants to highly ranked players who wish to participate in USTA/Mid-Atlantic Sectional competition, National or International events in the United States or abroad, as well as organizational grants to assist Community Tennis Associations and other such organizations.

Tennis is a sport that can be enjoyed for a lifetime, and it can be a positive influence that promotes self-esteem and contributes to improving one’s quality of life. Our mission is to provide at-risk and financially disadvantaged youth an opportunity to attend a camp experience that combines tennis with education.  In addition to developing tennis and social skills, the campers are taught life lessons and study skills such as speed reading, essay writing, and public speaking. 

Foundation Overview

The Foundation supports and encourages the development of programs that stress the importance of education, health, good citizenship, good sportsmanship and high performance for youth within the Mid-Atlantic Section.

The Mid-Atlantic Tennis & Education Foundation, Inc. encompasses all of Maryland, Virginia, the District of Columbia and portions of West Virginia.

MATEF provides scholarships, financial aid, and tennis opportunities to Mid-Atlantic individuals regardless of race, creed, or color. There is an income criteria necessary to qualify for financial support.

We have awarded more than 250 scholarships and grants since 1989. These scholarships and grants help to fund programs that improve the quality of life for youths, minorities, and physically and mentally challenged individuals.

Individual Grants for High Performance Youth

Awarded to highly ranked players wishing to participate in the USTA/Mid-Atlantic Sectional competition or National/Super-National events in the United States or abroad.