In Texas, valor isn't just a virtue — it's a legacy. And now, thanks to the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation, it's also a scholarship.
This spring, the Rangers launched the Honor and Valor Scholarship, a new program offering two $10,000 awards to college-bound students who are children of U.S. military service members or first responders. It’s more than just a financial boost — it’s a gesture of gratitude for families who’ve already given so much.
“The establishment of the Honor and Valor Scholarship marks an important next step in our ongoing commitment to supporting the families of our Armed Forces and First Responders,” said Karin Morris, the Rangers’ Senior Vice President of Community Impact and Executive Director of the Foundation. “We’re proud to continue growing this program and look forward to reviewing this year’s applications.”
Eligibility is straightforward: applicants must be residents of the team’s five-state territory — Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, or New Mexico — and must either be enrolled in or planning to enroll in a two- or four-year college. They must also be the child of a current or former military member or a current or retired first responder. The application is open now through June 15, 2025, with winners to be announced in early July. Interested candidates can apply at rangers.com/honorandvalor.
This isn’t the Foundation’s first effort to uplift those in uniform. Programs like Faces of Freedom, Homebase for Heroes, and Seats for Heroes have brought joy to military families for years through ballpark outings, recognition ceremonies, and community outreach. The new scholarship, partially supported by the 1687 Foundation, adds educational support to the lineup.
Since 1991, the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation has invested more than $80 million into programs to improve lives across the region. Whether it's funding youth sports through the MLB Youth Academy, backing academic stars through the Richard Greene Scholars, or launching career pipelines via the Charley Pride Fellowship, the Foundation’s work reaches far beyond the diamond.
Now, with Honor and Valor, they’re stepping to the plate for a new generation — one defined by sacrifice, resilience, and, hopefully, a little less college debt.
