Foundation Awards 2025 Scholarships
The USTA Texas Tennis Foundation is proud to celebrate a new class of student-athletes whose drive, discipline, and character have earned them a place among our 2025 scholarship recipients. This year, 16 high school seniors from across Texas were selected for their excellence in both academics and athletics—each one a shining example of what it means to lead with purpose on and off the court.
Among this year’s recipients are five students selected for our most prestigious named scholarship, the Ron Woods Scholarship, which honors the legacy of a remarkable individual who has helped grow and shape the tennis community in Texas. These scholarships are more than awards—they are investments in the future of students who show not only potential, but passion and perseverance.
"This class of recipients represents the heart of our mission which is 'to change lives and build communities through tennis and educational opportunities'," said Lara Lehmann, USTA Texas President. "They’ve worked hard, lifted others, and stayed committed to their dreams. We’re proud to stand beside them as they take the next step in their journey, and we are excited to see all of the good they will undoubtedly do in the future."
The USTA Texas Tennis Foundation continues to build opportunities for the next generation, supporting youth who use the game of tennis as a launchpad for leadership, education, and lifelong impact. These scholarships reflect not only past achievements, but the promise of what’s ahead.
Five Ron Woods Scholarships
McKenzie Duggin - Brock - Tarleton State University
William Mar - Austin - University of Texas at Austin
Michelle Pugh - Montgomery - Ottawa University Arizona
Jakob Tawney - Lubbock - University of Texas at Austin
Horacio Viramontes - San Antonio - University of Incarnate Word
Eleven General USTA Texas Tennis Foundation Scholarships
Anderson Causey - Humble - Tuskegee University
Connor Criado - San Antonio - University of Texas at Austin
Caden Everett - Rhome - Weatherford College
Santiago Garcia - McAllen - University of Texas at San Antonio
Lucas Green - Kerrville - Lubbock Christian University
Michelle Li - Houston - Columbia University
Laussen McClaugherty - Tilden - Texas A&M University
Julia Nguyen - Nederland - Lamar Port Arthur State College
Grant Romero - San Antonio - Schreiner University
Aaron Tate - Fort Worth - Harding University
Vincent Wong - Atlanta - Texas A&M University
For more information about the USTA Texas Tennis Foundation and its programs, please contact us by email at foundation@texas.usta.com
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