Foundation Scholarships Awarded for 2024

The USTA Texas Tennis Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2024 scholarships, awarded to outstanding student-athletes who have demonstrated excellence both on the tennis court and in the classroom. These scholarships are designed to support the financial burdens associated with continuing the education of these talented young tennis players across Texas.

"We are incredibly proud of these students and their achievements," said Fred Viancos, USTA Texas Executive Director. "Each recipient has shown outstanding commitment to their sport and their studies, and we are honored to support their continued growth and success."

This year, the Foundation has awarded scholarships to 15 exceptional students from various regions in Texas with four named scholarships, all with namesakes of truly exceptional men that had a passion for growing and supporting tennis throughout their lives. Each scholarship winner has shown remarkable dedication, sportsmanship, and academic achievement, embodying the spirit and values of the USTA Texas Tennis Foundation.

Five Ron Woods Scholarships awarded - $2500 each

Connor Criado - San Antonio  - UT Austin

Luke Shelton - Cedar Park - Mary Hardin Baylor 

Michelle Pugh - Montgomery - Ottawa University Arizona

Jakob Tawney - Lubbock - UT Austin

Addisyn Killam - San Angelo - Texas Tech

Three Named Scholarships awarded - $2000 each

Dr Alfredo Trevino Memorial Scholarship - Montserrat Rocha - Laredo - UT Austin

Paul Christian Memorial Scholarship - Romina Hinojosa - Laredo - Texas A&M International

Henry Cox Memorial Scholarship - Alexandra Daniel - San Antonio - Berry College

Seven General USTA Texas Tennis Foundation Scholarships awarded $1000-$2000 each

Domenic Donjuan - Laredo - Texas A&M International

McKenzie Duggin -  Brock - Tarleton State

Joseph Polster - Hamilton - Baylor University

Lucas Green - Kerrville -  Lubbock Christian

Alexander Zafiriou - Fort Worth - Dallas Baptist University

Kylie Mullins - Melissa - Dallas Baptist University

Christopher Jones - Rockport - Howard Payne University

The USTA Texas Tennis Foundation is dedicated to fostering the growth and development of young tennis players throughout Texas. The Foundation’s scholarship program is one of the many initiatives aimed at supporting the next generation of tennis talent, ensuring they have the resources to succeed academically and athletically.

For more information about the USTA Texas Tennis Foundation and its programs, please visit https://www.ustatexastennisfoundation.org/ or contact us by email at foundation@texas.usta.com