Supporting youth athletes in chasing their dreams with purpose and possibility—on the court, in the classroom, and into the future.
Why it Matters
We believe sports, especially tennis, have the power to shape lives. They teach resilience, teamwork, and discipline; spark educational journeys; and open doors to future career opportunities.
Who We Help
As the giving-back arm of Tokki Sports (5% of all TokkiTennis revenue goes to the Tokki Catalyst Foundation), we are committed to expanding access to tennis for youth with demonstrated need and merit — helping children ages 12-18 discover their full potential, on and off the court
How it Works
Over the next 8 months Tokki Catalyst will launch scholarships in SoCal, Mid-Atlantic, Eastern, and Florida (Texas, NorCal, Southern soon afterwards), each awarding $1,000–$3,000 per recipient. Each region will launch with a minimum of 2 scholarships. 100% of all individual donations go directly to scholarships.
In Honor of a beloved coach, mentor, and father, The Paolo Caoile Memorial Scholarship supports young tennis players in Southern California.
Paolo Caoile was more than a tennis coach — he was a mentor, motivator, and friend to hundreds of youths across the LA metro area. For over two decades, Coach Paolo used tennis as a tool to build confidence, discipline, and joy in every child he coached. His sudden passing at age 45 left behind a grieving community and a powerful legacy that lives on through his eight children, three of whom continue to play competitively today including his 22-year-old son who is coaching in the Chicago area — and countless students. This scholarship is a tribute to Paolo’s unwavering belief that every child deserves a shot on the court and in life.
"Our father believed tennis could change lives. This scholarship is how we honor that belief and inspire the next generation to dream just as big."
— The Caoile Family
The 2025 Paolo Caoile Memorial Scholarship awards financial support to two youth tennis players in the amounts of $2,000 and $1,000 respectively, in Southern California (ages 12–18) who demonstrates:
Dedication and love of tennis
Commitment to academics and personal growth
Athletic promise and progress
Demonstrated need and impact of funds
This is more than a scholarship—it’s an invitation to dream bigger, play harder, and carry Paolo’s spirit forward.
Eligible applicants must:
Be 12–18 years old (turns 12 during the current calendar year)
Live in Southern California; USTA SoCal Section
Be currently enrolled in school or homeschool
Actively participate in tennis
Demonstration of Need and/or Merit
Application Form
Personal Essay and/or Video
One Letter of Recommendation (coach, teacher or mentor)
Need Defined - Overview of Financial Impact and Proposed Use of Funds
Coaching/training costs
Tournament entry fees
Travel/lodging
Gear and apparel
Academic enrichment
August 15, 2025 – Scholarship Launch + Applications Open
September 30, 2025 – Application Deadline
November 1, 2025 – Finalists Notified and Interviewed as needed (virtual or in-person)
November 15, 2025 – Winner Notified
November 22, 2025 – Public Announcement & Community Celebration/Clinic
*Ongoing Catalyst interaction/mentoring along with mid-year review with recipients
2026 scholarships will align in the April – June time frame.
Get Involved
Donate to the Scholarship Fund (can specify specific fund)
Sponsor a Future Winner
Share Paolo’s Story on Social Media
Questions? Email us at info@tokkicatalyst.org
Individual Tokki Catalyst Scholarships launching in March 2026
Tokki Catalyst launched its first formal contribution to Mid Atlantic community at the Mubadala Citi Open 2025 through the USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation’s Summer Smash Challenge. We were proud and honored to be the matching donor for their Summer Smash Challenge! We’re so excited about the impact this will have on the lives of youth tennis players!
These funds go directly to support their Player Scholarship program, helping kids access the sport and grow through tennis.
Together we are making a difference and building a stronger tennis community (photos provided by USTA Mid Atlantic Foundation).
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Applicants must:•
Be between the ages of 12–18 years old (turns 12 during the current calendar year)
Currently reside in the designated region for that specific scholarship
Come from a demonstrated position of need, unique circumstances and/or merit
Be currently enrolled in school or equivalent home-school program
Actively participating in tennis (school, club, or community program)
Demonstrate academic commitment (e.g., GPA 2.5+ or equivalent effort)
Submit your application before the deadline date for that specific region including:
Personal statement and essay: What does tennis mean to me and how this scholarship would help?
😊Optional (extra credit) video: What TokkiTennis Character (Chum) best reflects your personality and traits and why?
One letter of recommendation (coach, teacher, or mentor)
Brief family financial overview of how the scholarship will help you and how the funds would be spent
Actively participating in tennis (school, club, or community program)
Demonstrate academic commitment (e.g., GPA 2.5+ or equivalent effort)
Typical Timeline:
Scholarship Launch and Applications Open (45 days)
Application Deadline
Finalists Notified and Interviewed as Needed (virtual or in-person)
Winner(s) Notified 2-3 Months from Launch
Public Announcement and Community Celebrations (TBD but over following 2-3 wks)
The scholarships are designed to eliminate barriers to tennis access and support holistic youth development. Allowable expenses can include:
Coaching or training programs
Tournament entry fees
Tennis-related travel/lodging
Tennis gear and equipment
Academic or mentorship enrichment (if related to student-athlete goals)
Applications are initially reviewed by a scholarship committee made up of selected Tokki Catalyst board members and advisors and finalist pool identified.
Finalist pool (up to ten) reviewed and voted on by full Tokki Catalyst Board (Optional: brief finalist interviews for added insight and verifications).
For family named scholarships such as the Paolo Scholarship, family representatives (18 or over) will be involved in final selection.
Standardized balanced rubric used across all applications evaluating on the following criteria:
Recommendation (coach, teacher, mentor)
Passion for Tennis & Growth (essay and/or video)
Athletic Promise and Progress
Academic Effort / Potential
Community Involvement and Values
Financial Impact, Special Circumstances
Scholarship winners must agree to be part of public celebration and announcement event along with content created from event and announcement on Tokki Catalyst and Tokki Sports assets.
Funds are paid directly to vendors or scholarship recipient is reimbursed with receipts
Gear/equipment may be purchased directly by Tokki Catalyst
1-year term with a mid-year check-in and potential for Catalyst mentoring
No, you must reside in the region you apply for.
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