SAN FRANCISCO (March 4, 2025) – American tennis star Sloane Stephens and Bold.org, the leading scholarship and student finance platform, have partnered once again to launch the fourth cycle of the Sloane Stephens Doc & Glo Scholarship, reinforcing their shared commitment to education. This year, the Sloane Stephens Doc & Glo scholarship will award $15,000 to six outstanding students. Eligible applicants include high school seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students with a 2.5 GPA or higher.
“My beloved grandparents, affectionately known as Doc and Glo, instilled in me the importance of education from a very early age, even as I trained to become a professional tennis player,” said Sloane Stephens. “My grandfather, Dr. Noel Smith, emigrated from Trinidad to study medicine at Howard University on a scholarship before settling down in Fresno with my grandmother, Glo, who dedicated her life to community service. Their belief in education shaped my journey, and now, through the Doc & Glo Scholarship, I want to support the next generation of students pursuing their own dreams. Education is the foundation for success, and I’m honored to continue working with Bold.org to make a difference in students' lives.”
Stephens’ philanthropic impact extends far beyond the tennis court. Since launching the Sloane Stephens Foundation in 2013, she has worked to provide underserved youth with access to education and sports, ensuring they have safe places to learn, grow, and thrive. Her foundation has supported over 10,000 students annually, offering them opportunities to excel both academically and athletically.
The Sloane Stephens Doc & Glo Scholarship continues this mission by honoring Stephens’ late grandparents and their unwavering belief in the power of education. Their legacy also continues on through Doc & Glo, Stephens’ newly launched body care brand, which reflects the value of resilience, kindness, and self-belief that her grandparents instilled in her. Inspired by family and crafted for life in motion, Doc & Glo is designed to empower individuals to embrace each day with confidence and care.
Now in its fourth year, the Sloane Stephens Doc & Glo Scholarship aims to support six students as they pursue their academic and professional dreams. High school seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher are encouraged to apply. Applicants must share their personal stories, highlighting their background, passions, aspirations, and the experiences that have shaped who they are today.
“Doc & Glo’s unwavering commitment to education and Sloane’s dedication to honoring her grandparents’ legacy has been truly inspiring to us at Bold.org,” said Tori Meglio, VP of Donors at Bold.org. “We’re proud to support the fourth year of this impactful scholarship and look forward to seeing the incredible students it empowers in 2025.”
View the announcement video here: Fourth year of the Doc & Glo Scholarship
SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS
Scholarship Name: Sloane Stephens Doc & Glo Scholarship
Total Award Amount: $15,000
Number of Recipients: 6
Eligibility: High school seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students with a 2.5 GPA or higher.
View the 2025 Sloane Stephens Doc & Glo Scholarship.
ABOUT BOLD.ORG
Founded in 2019 with the mission to fight student debt, Bold.org is a leading scholarship and student finance platform dedicated to helping students at all educational levels find and apply for exclusive scholarships, fellowships, and grants while offering student banking rewards. Bold.org also empowers individuals and organizations–including Sloane Stephens, Terry Crews, Cat Zingano, and many others, to create impactful scholarships, fellowships, and grants to support students on their academic journeys.
Through its partnership with the Bold Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity, Bold.org administers scholarships, facilitates donor crowdfunding, and accepts tax-deductible donations. This collaboration ensures that 100% of every dollar donated goes directly to scholarship recipients, maximizing the impact and expanding educational opportunities for students nationwide.
ABOUT SLOANE STEPHENS
Sloane Stephens is an American professional tennis player, Grand Slam Champion, and Olympian. She has reached a career-high ranking of World No. 3 on the WTA Tour and has claimed eight WTA singles titles, including her victory at the 2017 U.S. Open.
Off the court, Stephens is a dedicated philanthropist, investor, and entrepreneur, deeply committed to empowering communities through her foundation and various initiatives. She shares her insights and experiences at sloanestephens.beehiiv.com.
ABOUT SLOANE STEPHENS FOUNDATION
Established in 2013, the Sloan Stephens Foundation works to inspire children to dream big and achieve success on and off the tennis court. Through nationally recognized after-school programs, college preparatory initiatives, and tennis instruction, the foundation provides underserved students with the tools needed to excel in education and sports.
Since 2015, the foundation has served over 10,000 students annually across 25 campuses in the Compton Unified School District and continues to expand to grow its impact on youth nationwide. To learn more, visit www.sloanestephensfoundation.org and follow on Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and Facebook.