Background: Phillip King was a 1963 graduate of Lampasas High School. He started playing tennis in the sixth grade after having won a tennis racquet in a Lampasas Pet Parade. Although he was not a “stand-out” player in High School, he did show some early talents for the game, and he certainly enjoyed playing whenever he had the chance.

Mr. King continued his tennis-playing endeavors in college, and then played competitively in Houston, Texas for the next 45 years. Although Mr. King has been retired since 2011 from his career as a Certified Public Accountant, he still plays a rather solid game and tries to get on the tennis courts at least 3 or 4 times a week.

Because of his long-time love for the game, the many friends it has fostered, and the fond memories of his days in Lampasas High School, he has generously created this scholarship fund to award two recipients each year who are graduating Seniors from Lampasas High School that played Varsity level tennis.

Basic Information: 

1. Two scholarships awarded (one male and one female) who are graduating Seniors from Lampasas High School in Lampasas, Texas.
2. The male and female graduates must have participated at least one year at the Varsity level of the Lampasas High School Tennis Team.
3. Those chosen to be recipients of this Scholarship Fund will be awarded scholarships towards their college expenses for their first year in college.
4. The amount of the scholarship will be $500.00 (five hundred dollars) per individual awardee.
5. The scholarship is non-renewable; i.e., scholarship will be awarded only once per recipient.

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY:

• Male and Female applicants must be graduating Seniors from Lampasas High School.
• The respective applicants must be intending to enroll in an accredited College or University in the next Fall Semester.
• Applicants must have participated at the Varsity level of the Lampasas High School Tennis Team at least one year which includes their Senior Year.
• Applicants must be graduating with grades at of at least B (or equivalent) average.
• Applicants must fully complete all the submission requirements as described in the Application Process described on the following page.