The Black Alumni Network’s Legacy Endowment Scholarship
Make your gift to the Legacy Endowment
From Us, For Us.
We firmly believe in the power of education and the impact it can have on individuals, families, and communities. Established in 2018, the Texas Exes Black Alumni Network Legacy Endowed Scholarship is a cornerstone of our mission to support and uplift Black students pursuing higher education.
Created to provide academic scholarships to the best, brightest, and most deserving Black students from across the state and nation, the endowment represents our collective commitment to investing in the next generation of Black Longhorns.
Our vision extends beyond individual awards. We are building a lasting source of scholarship support that will continue to create opportunities for future generations of students.
Our goal is to grow the Legacy Endowment to $1,000,000. Through the collective generosity of Black alumni, Longhorn families, and supporters of higher education, we can build a legacy that continues to open doors for years to come.
2026–2027: 70 for 70 Campaign
Honor the Precursors. Invest in Future Longhorns.
In 2026, we mark the 70th anniversary of The Precursors, the first Black undergraduate students to enroll at The University of Texas at Austin in 1956.
Throughout the 2026–2027 academic year, the Texas Exes Black Alumni Network celebrates their legacy through our 70 for 70 Scholarship Campaign, with a goal of raising $70,000 for the Legacy Endowed Scholarship.
The Precursors helped pave the way for generations of Black Longhorns. Today, we honor their courage and lasting impact by investing in the students who will carry that legacy forward.
Every gift brings us closer to our campaign goal and our broader vision of a $1 million endowment dedicated to supporting Black students at UT Austin.
Join us in honoring the past, investing in the present, and building the future of Black Longhorns.
Learn more about the campaign and contribute at the link above or at texasexes.org/70for70.
2020-2026: Lifting as We Climb Initiative
Building a Legacy. Investing in Generations.
From 2020 to 2026, the Texas Exes Black Alumni Network advanced its commitment to expanding educational opportunities for Black students at The University of Texas at Austin through the Lifting as We Climb Initiative. Centered on growing the Legacy Endowed Scholarship to $1 million, the initiative invited our community to invest in a lasting source of scholarship support for future generations of Black Longhorns.
Through the Lifting as We Climb Circle, supporters made pledges toward the endowment, joining a collective effort to build a legacy that extends beyond individual contributions. Upon fulfilling their pledges, participants earned recognition as Legacy Griots, honoring their role in preserving our community's legacy and investing in the future of Black Longhorns.
In 2024, the initiative expanded to include a signature blazer fundraiser, offering supporters another way to participate in the campaign while contributing to the growth of the Legacy Endowed Scholarship.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Legacy Griots, members of the Lifting as We Climb Circle, and everyone who purchased a signature blazer in support of this initiative. Your generosity and commitment have helped advance our vision of a lasting endowment for Black students at UT Austin.
The names of our supporters and the total amount contributed through this campaign will be updated soon.
Together, we continue to honor the legacy of those who came before us while investing in the generations to come.