TBLF Legacy Scholarship
Texas Black Legacy Foundation · Free to apply
Award
Varies
Renewable in later years
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
- Closes
- January 16, 2027
- closes in 65 days
- Essay
- No
- Recommendations
- None
- Need-based
- Yes
- Merit-based
- Yes
- Time to apply
- ~1 hr
Rules read against the official award page. Confirm on the provider's site before applying.
Requirements
Who can apply for the TBLF Legacy Scholarship, as the official award page states them. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of Texas
- Open to high school freshmen, high school sophomores, high school juniors, high school seniors, and current college students
- GPA of 3 or higher (unweighted)
To apply
- Must be from an underserved community studying or participating in athletics or pursuing sports-related careers.
- Must demonstrate financial need.
- Cannot currently be receiving a full scholarship.
- Reapplying college scholars must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA.
No essay, recommendation letters or transcript are required: one of the lighter applications in the directory.
Good to know
- The annual window is October 15 to January 16; for the current cycle opening in 2026, the deadline year is inferred as 2027.
Personalized matching
Does your student qualify?
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Requires TX residency
For 9th graders, 10th graders, 11th graders, high school seniors, current college students
Requires 3.0+ GPA
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About the scholarship
Offers need-based scholarships and wraparound support services to Texas high school students and returning college scholars from underserved communities who study, participate in, or pursue careers in athletics and sports. Recipients also gain access to internships, mentorship, and professional development programs.
How to apply
Online form on the provider's site
- 1Verify eligibility, including GPA minimums and non-receipt of a full scholarship.
- 2Submit the application online via the Texas Black Legacy Foundation website between October 15th and January 16th.
From the sponsor's page, which is always the final word.
How the winners are chosen
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. Most sponsors do not publish how many students apply.
- Time to apply
- ~1 hr of work
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is January 16, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around January 16 each year. Applications typically open in October.
- Applications open
- October 2026
- Applications close
- January 16, 2027
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
Other deadlines near this one
Common questions about the TBLF Legacy Scholarship
How much is the TBLF Legacy Scholarship worth?
The TBLF Legacy Scholarship awards varies and is renewable in later years.
When is the TBLF Legacy Scholarship deadline?
The current deadline is January 16, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around January 16 each year. Applications typically open in October.
When do TBLF Legacy Scholarship applications open?
Applications typically open in October, and close January 16, 2027.
Who is eligible for the TBLF Legacy Scholarship?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of Texas; Open to high school freshmen, high school sophomores, high school juniors, high school seniors, and current college students; GPA of 3 or higher (unweighted).
Does the TBLF Legacy Scholarship require an essay?
No essay is required. The application is light on requirements. Expect to spend about 1 hour on it.
How hard is it to win the TBLF Legacy Scholarship?
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. What limits who can enter: open only to Texas residents and requires at least a 3 GPA. Plan on about 1 hr of work.
Is the TBLF Legacy Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The TBLF Legacy Scholarship is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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