BLB Memorial Scholarship Golf Classic 2026
Please join us as we golf for scholarships on Fri. Aug 21, 2026 at the Old Hickory Golf Club.
2026 Bernie L. Bates Scholarship recipients
Congratulations to our 2026 Bernie L. Bates Scholarship recipients! Over $30,000 in Scholarships were awarded.
Scholarship Application 2026
College Bound High School Seniors Apply now for a chance to win an award from our pool of over $30K in scholarships. Deadline: March 15, 2026 Apply Now Your donations helped fund the scholarships awarded to this talented group of students in 2025. Please consider a tax deductible donation to the Bernie L. Bates Foundation…
Bernie L. Bates Foundation Awards Over $30,000 in Scholarships
This year, the BLB Foundation awarded more than $30,000 in scholarships and recognition awards to deserving students.
BLB Scholarship Awards 2025
Attend our 2025 Scholarship Awards ceremony – it’s free! Register
Superbowl 59 Raffle winners
1st Place : Clinton Townsend – Lorton, VA Sold by: Bro Hector Sheppard Name pulled By Mrs Trina Buckner 2nd Place : William Blakely – Raleigh, NCSold by: Bro Joe Briggs ( # 1 Ticket Seller Again)Name pulled By Dr. Celeste McDaniel 3rd Place : Charlette MobleySold By : Bro Les PersonName Pulled By Bro Joe Briggs
$31,550 in graduation awards and scholarships were bestowed upon over 22 deserving recipients
$31,550 in graduation awards and scholarships were bestowed upon over 22 deserving recipients at the Bernie L. Bates 10th Annual Graduation and Scholarship Ceremony More Details
BLB Scholarship and Graduate Recognition Awards 2024
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Bernie L Bates 9th Annual Scholarship Awards and Community Recognition Ceremony
The Bernie L Bates 9th Annual Scholarship Awards and Community Recognition Ceremony occurred on May 20th, 2023, at the Fairfax Marriott at Fair Oaks. The event was a resounding success, filled with inspiring speeches, recognition of community members, and the presentation of scholarships worth $31,750. The event aimed to celebrate and support education while honoring…