Financial support
Renewable annual funding to support post-secondary education. Scholarships are typically paid directly to the institution.
The Blackbird Scholarship
$10,000
UP TO FOUR YEARS.
A LASTING COMMITMENT.
What scholars receive
SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL.
And everything ahead.
People in your corner
Ongoing mentorship and a connection to the Blackbird community that continues beyond the award presentation.
Room to keep playing
Equipment support and tournament entry fees through the partnership with Dream Builders of Texas Charitable Foundation.
$2,500per year4 yearsof renewable supportBeyond golf.Ongoing mentorship
The scholar community
DIFFERENT PATHS.
A shared beginning.
Student-athletes recognized by Blackbird, with their award years and reported institutions.
Christian Cisneros-Hernandez
Institution not yet provided
His selection carries Blackbird’s commitment to student-athletes into another year.Mia Arroyo
Columbus State University
A Holmes High School student-athlete recognized with the 2025 Blackbird Scholarship.Ricky Mitchell
Southwestern University
Armond Walker
Texas State University
Zion Cook
University of Texas at San Antonio
Honored in memory.Annebelle Reyna
Our Lady of the Lake University
Reported as a graduate in the original recipient profile.Award years are shown; these do not indicate current enrollment or graduation dates. An institution has not yet been provided for the 2026 recipient.
Eligibility
EFFORT.
CHARACTER.
Possibility.
Applicants must plan to attend a two-year or four-year college, university, or trade school in the United States.
The scholarship considers the student as a whole, with golf as one part of the picture.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
- Academic achievement
- Leadership experience
- Financial need
- Community service
- Golf ability
Your next step
LET US SEE
what’s ahead.
Review the eligibility criteria, then continue to the Blackbird Scholarship application.
Application opening, deadline, and decision dates have not been confirmed here. The existing application form is the place to check current instructions and availability.
J. LEONOR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDTHE NEXT CHAPTER
THE NEXT CHAPTER
STARTS WITH AN APPLICATION.
The application is hosted on Google Forms. You’ll leave this website to review the requirements and complete the form.
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For students and families
GOOD TO
know.
How much is the scholarship?
The fund provides $2,500 annually, renewable for up to 4 years, for a maximum of $10,000. Confirm the applicable renewal requirements with the scholarship administrator.
Which schools qualify?
The published criteria cover two-year or four-year colleges, universities, and trade schools in the United States.
How are scholarship payments made?
Payments are typically made directly to the institution. The published policy allows payment to the student by check when direct payment would adversely affect financial aid eligibility.
Is there an application deadline?
An application opening or closing date has not been confirmed here. Consult the current application form and its administrator before preparing your submission.