🏈 Est. 2013  ·  20 Aggies  ·  One Ring

The TLTJB
Aggie Ring
Scholarship

Presented by The League That Johnny Built

We've been trash-talking each other about fantasy football since 2013. We've argued over waiver wire pickups, disputed trades, and paid way too much attention to players we don't actually control.

Starting in 2026, we decided to do something more meaningful with our dues. We're paying for a current student's Aggie Ring. Because we remember what that ring meant, and we know not everyone can afford one.

$2,839
Cost of an Aggie Ring today
20
Aggies pooling together
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Aggie Ring
Full Ring Cost Covered Awarded Spring 2027
Why we're doing this
"The Aggie Ring isn't just jewelry. It's the most recognizable symbol of what it means to have earned something at Texas A&M."

We're all former Aggies. Some of us wore our rings to job interviews. Some of us spotted other rings across a crowded room and immediately knew. The handshake, the nod. The ring is a signal that carries weight long after graduation.

We know the ring costs money that not every student has. Gold prices have pushed the Aggie Ring to $2,839. For a student working their way through school, that's a semester of groceries. That's a car payment. That's real money for a real piece of metal, no matter how meaningful it is.

So we decided: instead of dividing our annual dues into prize money, we're putting all of it toward one student's ring. We'll start with connections through the Brotherhood of Christian Aggies and Aggie Men's Club alumni networks, and let it grow from there. If you're eligible in Spring 2027 and you need help, this is for you.

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Apply
By Dec 1, 2026
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Finalists
3 selected
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Interview
Meet the league
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Award
Spring 2027
Price History

The Ring Has Never Cost More

Aggie Ring price history, 1964–2026 (10K gold, men's standard)

Actual Price (nominal dollars)
Inflation-Adjusted to 2026 Dollars
1964
$39
Class of '64
2000
$400
Turn of the century
2024
$2,000
Official (AFS VP)
2026
$3,050
+50% in 2 years

Apply for the Scholarship

Applications due December 1, 2026  ·  One recipient selected  ·  Full ring cost covered

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The Basics
Include anything meaningful: academic orgs, faith communities, intramurals, work, volunteer work. No need to make it sound impressive. Just tell us what you're actually doing.
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The Real Reason
This is the most important part of your application. Read it carefully.

We are not a foundation. We are not a bank. We are twenty former students from the class of 2012 who still keep in touch and have played fantasy football together for over a decade.

We want to pay for the ring of a student who could not otherwise afford one. The Aggie Ring costs $2,839 today, real money for a real piece of gold that you will wear for the rest of your life.

We are not looking for the most impressive résumé. We are not looking for perfect grades. We are looking for honesty. Tell us why you need this and what it would mean to you to wear that ring.

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Engage With The League
We're not asking you to join our fantasy league. We're asking you to spend a few minutes with our history and write something worth reading.

Visit our league site at theleaguethatjohnnybuilt.com, with 13 seasons of data, rivalries, records, and one very dedicated Luck page. Browse around. Then write something. Here are some prompts to spark ideas, but you're welcome to take it anywhere:

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Option A: The Philosopher
Skill, luck, or friendship?
Fantasy football is a game of skill, luck, and friendship. Using our league's 13-year history as evidence, make your argument for which of the three matters most.
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Option B: The Statistician
Make the case
Using the Records or Owners pages, make a data-driven argument for who the greatest team in TLTJB history is. Back it up with at least three stats.
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Option C: The Eulogist
The unluckiest eulogy
Go to the Luck page. Find the unluckiest team in league history. Write their eulogy. What could have been if the football gods had been kinder?
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Option D: The Storyteller
Write your own
Explore the site and write whatever genuinely interests you. Make it good. Make us laugh, think, or both. No rules. Just don't be boring.

Select one as inspiration, or ignore them all and write what you want. But write something.

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The Aggie Honor Code
An Aggie does not lie, cheat, or steal, nor tolerate those who do. We're trusting you.

By submitting this application, you attest that:

I am currently enrolled at Texas A&M University.
I am eligible for my Aggie Ring in Spring 2027.
Everything in this application is true to the best of my knowledge.
I understand that this scholarship covers the cost of one Aggie Ring, awarded as a direct payment, and nothing else.

📨  Submit My Application
Clicking submit will open your email app with your application pre-filled and addressed to tltjbring@gmail.com.
Send the email to complete your application. Questions? Email us directly at tltjbring@gmail.com.
Common Questions
Who is eligible?
Any currently enrolled Texas A&M student who is eligible for their Aggie Ring in Spring 2027. There is no GPA minimum, no major requirement, and no organizational affiliation required.
How much does the scholarship cover?
The full cost of one Aggie Ring, paid directly on behalf of the recipient. No cash changes hands; we cover the ring cost. The current price is $2,839 depending on ring size and options.
How are finalists selected?
All applications are reviewed by the full league (all 20 members). Three finalists are selected and invited for a short video call interview. The final recipient is chosen by a vote of the league.
Do I need to be connected to BCA or Aggie Men's Club?
No. We're starting outreach through those alumni networks, but the scholarship is open to any eligible A&M student. If you heard about it, you're welcome to apply.
What is TLTJB?
The League That Johnny Built, a 10-team ESPN fantasy football league that 20 former Texas A&M students have run since 2013. The name is a reference to Johnny Manziel, because we were all Aggies when he played. Explore our history at theleaguethatjohnnybuilt.com.
When will I hear back?
Applications close December 1, 2026. Finalists will be contacted by January 2027. The recipient will be announced and the ring funded before the Spring 2027 ring order window.