The Midland RockHounds have announced an opportunity for graduating high school seniors to apply for the 2025 RockHounds Scholarship.
According to a March 1 Facebook post, the Double-A Minor League Baseball (MiLB) affiliate is accepting applications until May 9. The scholarship offers $1,000 for one year and is non-renewable.
The RockHounds state that applicants must be enrolled in a public or private school in the Midland or Odessa area, scheduled to receive a high school diploma in the spring semester of 2025, and plan to enroll in college for the fall semester of 2025. The application form can be accessed online at mg.mlbstatic.com/milb-images/image/upload/milb/nkqyrubnerkesjd5gpcq.pdf.
Simmons from the team indicates that all sections of the application must be completed. Completed applications can be submitted in a sealed envelope either by bringing them to the RockHounds’ offices during normal business hours or by mailing them to RockHounds Scholarship Program, Attention: Jonathan Simmons, 5514 Champions Dr., Midland, TX 79706. Questions regarding the scholarship can be directed to Jonathan Simmons, Community Relations Manager for the franchise, at (432) 520-2255 ext. 110 or via email at jsimmons@midlandrockhounds.org.