Judah Spinner
Scholarship

Too many young people enroll in four-year college programs that offer little in the way of practical skills or a clear path to earning a good living.

At the same time, millions of hardworking individuals are stuck in low-wage service jobs, struggling to make ends meet, even though a trade school education could dramatically increase their earning potential in a relatively short period of time.

This scholarship aims to change lives by opening doors to stable, well-paying careers through vocational education.

Any high school senior who will attend trade school after graduation may apply for this scholarship opportunity.

To apply, tell us what excited you about trade school, which trade you’re pursuing, and what your post-graduation goals are.

First Winner Announcement

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About Judah Spinner

Spinner is best known as the founder of BlackBird Financial LP, a New Jersey based hedge fund that manages capital on behalf of high-net-worth families throughout the United States. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Crestpoint University and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.

Spinner is also a private pilot and has visited all 50 states.  Interested parties can connect with Judah Spinner via his website, LinkedIn, Instagram, or X account.

$100,000

Total Award Amount

Annual

Award Frequency

Our Mission & Goals

Mitigate income inequality and reduce incarceration rates in the United States by empowering youth to launch a lucrative and fulfilling career.

Mitigate Income Inequality

While the US economy has grown to be the envy of the world, income inequality is the widest it's been since the gilded age. Put simply, the bottom quartile by household income has not shared in the prosperity since 1980. By enabling students to begin a well paying job without taking on significant debt or spending years out of the workforce, millions more will share in the joys of the strongest economy on Earth.

Reduce Incarceration

The United States roughly two million people incarcerated, more than any other country on Earth. We believe that steady, dignified work is among the most effective deterrents to crime. When someone is self-sufficient and proud of their career, they are far less likely to turn to crime. For millions, the most suitable career will start in one of America's great trade school. The Judah Spinner Scholarship exists to help them get started.

Improve Labor Shortages

America’s construction and maintenance sectors currently face a shortage of hundreds of thousands of skilled workers, a gap that inflates costs, slows critical infrastructure projects, and leaves capable individuals underemployed. By empowering youth to become skilled tradesmen, we position our country to construct skyscrapers, highways, bridges, and the millions of housing units we will need in the decades ahead.

Scholarship Winners

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First Winner Coming Soon!

Our inaugural scholarship winner will be announced on March 2, 2026. Stay tuned for this exciting announcement!

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ANNOUNCEMENT

Scholarship Program Launch

We’re excited to announce the official launch of the Judah Spinner Scholarship program.

October 2025

APPLICATION

Application Process Opens

Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 scholarship award. Spinner Scholarship program.

October 2025

ANOUNCEMENT

Judah Spinner Foundation Launch

We’re excited to announce the official launch of the Judah Spinner Foundation. The Foundation will help support the expansion of this Scholarship 

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