Theodore R. Phea Sr. Tuition Scholarship Grant

Theodore R. Phea Sr. Tuition Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of West Texas
Last Updated: October 27, 2025

Summary

The Theodore R. Phea Sr. Tuition Scholarship, established by Mr. and Mrs. Ray Diekemper, honors the legacy of Theodore R. Phea Sr., a respected civic and religious leader in Lubbock. Managed by the Community Foundation of West Texas, this scholarship aims to support students at Texas College in Tyler, emphasizing financial need, personal integrity, and scholastic potential. It reflects the foundation's commitment to empowering local youth through educational opportunities.

Overview

Community Foundation of West Texas Established in 1981, the Lubbock Area Foundation changed its name to the Community Foundation of West Texas in September 2015. The Foundation is one of more than 700 community foundations in the United States today. We serve the following counties that make up the Texas South Plains area, Bailey, Cochran, Crosby, Dickens, Floyd, Garza, Hale, Hockley, King, Lamb, Lubbock, Lynn, Motley, Terry, and Yoakum by offering people a variety of ways to touch their community through philanthropic giving. Scholarships The Community Foundation of West Texas is proud to award over 100 scholarships to South Plains area students each year. We work closely with the groups or individuals who have so graciously established scholarship funds to help out their community. We believe in creating a lasting impact in a student's life that they will cherish forever. Helping South Plains students today creates a stronger future for them tomorrow and beyond. Theodore R. Phea Sr. Tuition Scholarship This scholarship fund was established by Mr. & Mrs. Ray Diekemper to honor Theodore R. Phea, Sr., a long time civic and religious leader in Lubbock, and a man who many in our community believe led a life worthy of example.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Students at Texas College in Tyler SELECTION CRITERIA:Financial needPersonal integrityScholastic potential or achievement