2027 South Texas HBCU Community Awards & ICON Honors

2027 South Texas HBCU Community Awards & ICON Honors — Nomination Form 🎉

Choose the nomination type, complete the category-specific questions, and upload any permitted supporting materials before submitting. Five ICON honorees will be selected. Youth Awards & Senior Scholarships recognize three graduating seniors with scholarships.
Nomination Type
Nominations accepted through December 31, 2026. Award nominees will be notified on January 15, 2027. Awards celebration: May 15, 2027 — San Antonio, Texas. Sponsorship packages are available.
Nominee Information
Nominee full name

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Chapter, business, or organization name
Individual contact person

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Nominee email
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Nominee phone
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
City
State
HBCU affiliation, institution name, and connection
Nominee title or role
Nominator Information
Full Name

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Relationship to Nominee
ICON Honor — National Impact Criteria

ICON nominees are not required to be graduates or alumni of an HBCU. They must demonstrate meaningful, sustained national impact on the HBCU community.
I understand that five ICON honorees will be selected based on demonstrated national impact and the criteria above.
Why should this nominee be selected as one of the five ICON honorees for their meaningful, sustained national impact on the HBCU community?
Describe the nominee's national impact on HBCU institutions, students, alumni, and the broader HBCU community. Identify the HBCUs and states or national networks reached, explain the nominee's specific role, and include measurable results and sustained contributions.
Years of sustained service or contributions
Brief biography
Select an HBCU Community Award Category
Community Award Responses
Why does this nominee deserve the selected HBCU Community Award category?
Describe specific achievements and their impact, aligned to the selected HBCU Community Award category.
Supporting Links and Confirmation
Support Our Scholars

Donations are optional, and we are grateful for every gift. Your generosity helps A Better Chance for Youth Futures, Inc. support HBCU scholars and our youth initiatives. Give through Givelify by searching for A Better Chance for Youth Futures, Inc., or use the donation information below. A donation is not required to submit a nomination and will not influence award or scholarship selection.

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Confirmation
Youth Awards — Three Graduating Seniors
Three graduating high school seniors from the Class of 2027 will be selected for youth awards, each accompanied by a scholarship. Candidates must plan to attend an HBCU after high school graduation. Applications for this form are accepted through December 31, 2026. Self-nominations and nominations by educators, mentors, family members, or community members are welcome. Submit one student per form.
Student full name

First NameLast Name
Student contact information
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Student email
example@example.com
Student high school
Expected graduation year
Intended HBCU or undecided
Specific examples of leadership and community service
Recommendation text
Recommender name and role
The nomination remains incomplete for scholarship review until both the student statement and recommendation are received.
Optional supporting items
Activities and achievements
Is the student under 18?
Parent or guardian name
Parent or guardian email
example@example.com
Youth scholarship guidelines acknowledgment
Would you like information about sponsorship packages?
Selected students must provide proof of high school graduation and verified HBCU enrollment before funds are released. If the student is under 18, parent/guardian acknowledgment is required before scholarship acceptance.
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2027 South Texas HBCU Community Awards & ICON Honors — Nomination Form 🎉

Nominee Information

Nominator Information

ICON Honor — National Impact Criteria

Community Award Responses

Supporting Links and Confirmation

Youth Awards — Three Graduating Seniors