External Scholarships
The following is a comprehensive list of scholarships that are currently available to A.C. Jones students. Please be advised that the list is updated frequently. We recommend that you make an appointment to review your scholarship options with the JBSP team. Please stop by the office or contact Mrs. DeLaRosa at bdelarosa@beevilleisd.net.
Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway
Award Amount: Varies
Eligibility:
Students ages 18-24
Deadline: September 30, 2026
To apply: www.drpeppertuition.com
Shout It Out Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,500
Eligibility:
Must be 14 years of age or older to apply
Essay:
"If you could say one thing to the entire world at once, what would it be and why?" (250 words or less)
Deadline: September 30, 2026
To apply: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/shout-it-out-scholarship
2027 Coca-Cola Scholars Program
Award Amount: $20,000
Eligibility:
Current high school senior attending school in the U.S.
Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited US post-secondary institution
Deadline: September 30, 2026
To apply: https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/
The Home Depot Foundation Path to Pro Scholarship
Award Amount: Varies
Eligibility:
High school seniors
Plan to enroll, or be enrolled within 1 year, in an approved trade-related program at an accredited two-year school or institution (i.e. technical/vocational school, community college or training center) in the United States.
Focused on Carpentry, Construction Management, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing.
Deadline: September 30, 2026
To apply: https://webportalapp.com/sp/loginconfirmation/skillpointefoundation_homedepot-pathtopro
Don’t Text and Drive
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility:
Open to all students 9th-12th grades
Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
Deadline: September 30, 2025
To apply: http://www.digitalresponsibility.org/dont-text-and-drive-scholarship
AES Engineering Scholarship
Award Amount: $500
Eligibility:
High School Seniors
You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.
Students must submit an essay between 500-1000 words in answer to the following question:
- When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey?
Be sure to include your full name as well as the name of the school you are attending this year and your plans for next year.
Submit essay to scholarships@aesengineers.com
Deadline: October 8, 2026
National Space Club and Foundation Scholarship
Award Amount: $50,000
Eligibility:
The applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
The scholarship is open to seniors in high school through undergraduate students.
The applicant must have the intention of pursuing a career in the STEM fields and plan to attend an accredited U.S. college or university to follow a course of study to pursue a career in the STEM field, with a preference for those with space related interests.
Requirements:
Unofficial transcript
2 Letters of recommendation from faculty members or professionals in science-related fields are required.
Statement of Intent: A brief statement of 150 words or less on your study/career plans with an emphasis on STEM.
Video audition - Following successfully submitting an application, applicants must upload a video on the topic “What role will you and your generation play in humanity’s future in space?” The video should be a minimum of 2 minutes and a maximum of 3 minutes in length. More details online.
Deadline: October 30, 2026
Voice of Democracy
Award Amount: Varies
Eligibility:
Open to students in grades 9-12
Record an original 3–5-minute (+ or – 5 second max.) audio in MP3 format (no videos) on a flash drive, or other electronic device.
Submit recording, typed essay, and completed entry form to a VFW Post for judging.
2026-2027 Theme “What a Veteran Taught Me About America”
Deadline: October 31, 2026
To apply: https://bit.ly/461aJTD
National Rice Month Scholarship
Award Amount: Cost of Attendance
Eligibility:
Graduating high school seniors (2026-27 school year)
From the six primary rice-growing states — Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas — who have not previously won a National Rice Month Scholarship are eligible to apply with the following exclusions: children of board members of the USA Rice Federation, USA Rice Council, USA Rice Farmers, USA Rice Millers’ Association, and USA Rice Merchants’ Association; and/or children of USA Rice Federation committee members, USA Rice Federation employees, or American Commodity Company (ACC) employees.
How to enter:
Create an original, short (3 minutes or less) video about U.S. rice, National Rice Month, and the importance of rice to you, your state, or the world in general.
Upload your video to YouTube or Vimeo. Please note, TikTok videos may only be uploaded via Vimeo.
Complete the entry form and submit your video. Entries must be received by October 31, 2026.
After you’ve uploaded your video, share it on your social media. Encourage your friends, family, and teachers to watch and vote for your video. (You can also check out your competition.)
Deadline: October 31, 2026
ACF 17th Annual Visionary Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000-$2,500
Eligibility:
Class of 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030 are eligible to apply.
Essay:
A personal essay of approximately 500 words on the topic “Why is college important to me?”
Deadline: October 31, 2026
To apply: https://americancollegefoundation.org/college-planning-visionary-scholarship-register/
Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship
Award Amount: up to $2,000
Eligibility:
Must be 14 years of age or older
Must be a legal U.S. resident
Essay:
The scholarship prompt is as follows:
“Imagine that your high school or college has been overrun with zombies. Your math professor, the cafeteria ladies, and even your best friend have all joined the walking dead. Flesh out a plan to avoid the zombies, including where you’d hide and the top-five things you’d bring to stay alive." (250 words or less)
Deadline: October 31, 2026
To apply: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/zombie-apocalypse-scholarship/application
Patriot’s Pen Scholarship
Award Amount: up to $5,000
Eligibility:
Open to students in grades 6th, 7th, 8th
Submit a typed essay of 300-400 words and completed entry form to a VFW Post for judging.
2026-2027 Theme “What a Veteran Taught Me About America”
Deadline: October 31, 2026
To apply: https://bit.ly/4lMkNV1
Buc Days Leadership Program Scholarship
Award Amount: Varies
Eligibility:
High school seniors
2.5 or better GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
Must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours during the Fall 2027 semester
Deadline: November 1, 2026
To apply: https://bucdays.com/scholarships/leadership-program/
Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards
Award Amount: Varies
Eligibility:
Be currently enrolled in high school and graduating in the spring of 2027
Must have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 7.5 on a 10.0 scale
Must enroll at an accredited higher education institution in 2027-2028
If selected, attendance to virtual regional awards ceremony is mandatory
Deadline: November 1, 2026
To apply: https://hispanicheritage.org/programs/leadership/youth-awards/
Chick-fil-A Scholarship
Award Amount: up to $25,000
Eligibility:
Reside in the U.S.
High School Senior
Be a postsecondary undergraduate or graduate student or planning to enroll in undergraduate or graduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school for the 2027-2028 academic year.
Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent). Academic awards and recognition will be considered. Applicants are required to upload a transcript that displays their name, school name, classes taken and GPA.
Demonstrate financial need.
Not be employed at a Chick-fil-A® restaurant or Chick-fil-A, Inc. at the time of application or the dependent or spouse of a Chick-fil-A, Inc. Employee or Operator.
Deadline: November 3, 2026
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship
Award Amount: Up to $55,000
Eligibility:
High School Senior
Must enroll in an accredited four-year college beginning in the Fall of 2027
Unweighted GPA of 3.75 or higher
Must submit test scores from an SAT, ACT, AP, or IB Exam. There is no minimum score requirement to apply, however, applicants must have taken one (or more) of these tests and submit the score.
Financial need: Family income $95,000 or less
Deadline: November 11, 2026 (Opens August 19)
To apply: https://www.jkcf.org/scholarship-programs/college-scholarship/
The Elks National Foundation Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000-$7,500 per year
Eligibility:
Current High school seniors
Do not need be related to a member of the Elks
Must be a U.S. citizen
Scholarships are available only to students who enroll in four-year undergraduate degree programs at accredited U.S. American colleges or universities.
Deadline: November 12, 2026
Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship
Award Amount: $500
Eligibility:
Be between the ages of 16 and 25 on the day of the deadline
Submit answers to the essay questions, which can be found on the application page, prior to the deadline
Have at least one full year of post-secondary studies remaining at the time of the award. (Current High School Students are also eligible.)
Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater
Be a citizen of the US or Canada
Deadline: November 15, 2026
To apply: https://odenzascholarships.com/apply.php
10 Words or Less Scholarship
Award Amount: $500, $1,000
Eligibility:
Be between the ages of 17-25 who will be attending school in the Fall of 2027.
Be attending a school in the US or Canada in the Fall 2027 semester.
Short answer: “In 10 words or less, tell us why you deserve the scholarship.”
Deadline: November 15, 2026
To apply: https://studentscholarships.org/easy.php
NHS Scholarship
Award Amount: Varies
Eligibility:
High school seniors
Must be a current member of NHS
Have an NHS account tied to your school’s chapter
Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. college or university
Must have one letter of recommendation
Deadline: November 20, 2026
The F.E. Foundation Regional Scholarship
Award Amount: $500
Eligibility:
High School Senior
Must have a 3.0 GPA on a 5.0 scale
Submit proof of college acceptance
Submit a personal essay.
Prompt: “The F.E. Foundation believes that investing in students means investing in your future. If someone were to invest in you today, what would they be investing in? Tell us about your values, potential, determination, and the future you are working toward.”
Deadline: March 31, 2027
To apply: https://thefefoundation.org/
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,500
Eligibility:
Be a U.S. citizen
High School Senior
GPA of 3.0 or higher
Demonstrate leadership at school and/or in the community
Will be enrolled in full-time undergraduate or graduate study at an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school
Requirements:
Short answer essay questions
Transcript
Essay or Video
1 letter of recommendation
Deadline: September 15, 2026
To apply: https://makeheadway.com/scholarship/
The Gates Scholarship
Award Amount: Cost of Attendance
Eligibility:
A high school senior
Pell Grant eligible
US Citizen, national, or permanent resident
Must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
Deadline: September 15, 2026
Bick First Generation Scholarship
Award Amount: $5,000
Eligibility:
High School Seniors
Students who are the first in their immediate families to pursue college or trade school
Essay:
To apply, tell us in 500 words or less what being a first-generation student means to you, how you’ve faced and overcome challenges, and how this scholarship would help you move closer to your goals. Tell us about your dreams, what drives you, and how this scholarship would help you continue your journey. We’re not looking for perfection - we’re looking for honesty, heart, and a clear sense of purpose and determination.
Deadline: September 9, 2026
To apply: https://bold.org/scholarships/bick-first-generation-scholarship/
RealtyHop Scholarship
Award Amount: up to $2,000
Eligibility:
High School Senior
Essay:
Submit an essay under 500 words
The scholarship prompt is as follows:
“Imagine yourself 10 years in the future after having graduated college and living the life of your dreams: find a listing on RealtyHop you picture yourself living in and write what your favorite room or feature is on the listing and why it is important to your future life. Please provide a link to the listing. Finalists may have an opportunity to be featured on our blog.”
Deadline: August 31, 2026
2026 Voice of the Future Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility:
Be a U.S. citizen currently attending or planning to attend an accredited university, community college, or technical school within the United States.
Be enrolled as a graduate student, undergraduate, or incoming freshman (current high school senior) for the Fall 2026 semester.
Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Students from all fields of study and majors are welcome and encouraged to apply.
Essay:
Your current contact information
An academic transcript (official or unofficial) showing a minimum 3.0 GPA
A 500-word personal statement about your journey, challenges, and aspirations
Deadline: August 31, 2026
To apply: https://www.kryderlaw.com/2026-voice-of-the-future-scholarship/
TAMU S.E.A.L. Conference Scholarship
Award Amount: Covers mandatory program dues to attend SEAL Conference.
Eligibility:
Open to high school sophomores, juniors & seniors
Four Full Scholarships available
The application contains four essay questions. You must answer all the questions with a maximum word count of 500 words per question. If a question is left blank, your application will not be reviewed and therefore not eligible for a scholarship.
Deadline: August 7, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Minecraft Scholarship
Award Amount: $2,000
Eligibility:
Must be a United States citizen
Must currently be enrolled in college or high school
Must carry a 3.0 or higher GPA.
Requirements:
Write a short essay of no less than 500 words about your opinion on how Minecraft can be a positive influence on education and career development.
Deadline: July 31, 2026
To apply:https://apexminecrafthosting.com/minecraft-scholarship/
Gen and Kelly Tanabe Think about Your Future Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility:
Open to 9th-12th grade high school students
Legal resident of the U.S.
Currently in school or planning to attend college or graduate school
In 250 words or less, please submit an essay on one of the following:
1. Why do you deserve to win this scholarship? -OR-
2. Describe your academic or career goals. -OR-
3. Any topic of your choice. Feel free to re-use an essay that you wrote in class, for college admission or another scholarship competition.
Deadline: July 31, 2026
Mark Elenowitz Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility:
Open to students in high school
Answer essay question: “What does it mean to be an entrepreneur in today’s modern world?”
Essay must be attached as a WORD-DOC
Essay must contain 700-850 words
The following information must be submitted with your essay:
o First Name/Last Name
o Phone Number
o Mailing Address
o Email Address
o Graduation date (MM.DD.YYYY)
o The University you will most likely attend
o Your current GPA
All Majors qualify
Tell us about yourself: Provide a personal biography in 270 characters or less. We want to know what makes you special!
Deadline: July 31, 2026
To apply: https://markelenowitzscholarship.com/#primary Submissions must include all information listed and be made via email to mark@mhecap.com
Tasia Marie Silvas Memorial Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000 (2 winners)
Eligibility:
High School Senior
Requirements:
Resume
One-page cover letter
Deadline: May 15, 2026
To apply: https://forms.gle/kVQXS2FSou7Mjtkn9
Jean Dugat Scholarship
Award Amount: $500
Eligibility:
High school seniors
Must plan to major in journalism, English, or communications.
Deadline: May 6, 2026
To apply: Paper application available in the Barnhart Office
Mike Reyes Memorial
Award Amount: $1,000 (8 winners)
Eligibility:
Must attend a 4-year university/college.
Please attach a 2 page, double spaced, typed essay explaining;
o (1) financial situations which need to be considered
o (2) your career goals and the education you intend to pursue.
o (3) your most important goals in life and explain how this scholarship might help you achieve those goals.
Attach a resume and a transcript with rank and GPA.
Deadline: May 6, 2026
To Apply: Paper application available in the Barnhart Office
Allen Carter & Gertrude Russell Jones Endowment Scholarship
Award Amount: $500
Eligibility:
The student must submit a 3-page essay on any past or present segment of Bee County History.
Please type with double spacing.
Attach a 4th page listing your source or sources. An interview may be a reference.
Deadline: May 5, 2026
To apply: Pick up paper application in the Joe Barnhart Scholarship Program office
Kenneth Chandler Memorial Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility:
High School Seniors
Bee County Resident
Your college major must be Ag Related i.e., agriculture education, agriculture economics or engineering, agronomy, natural resources, biology, forestry, veterinary, horticulture, etc.
Deadline: May 4, 2026
To apply: Paper application available in the Barnhart Office
Bee County Retired School Personnel
Award Amount: $750 (2)
Eligibility:
Bee County high school seniors
Must plan to major in education
Requirements:
3 short answer essays
High School Transcript
Dual Credit Transcript (if applicable)
A photograph of yourself to be used in a newspaper article or announcement
2 letters of recommendation
Deadline: May 1, 2026
To apply: Paper Applications can be found in the Barnhart Office.
Luke Isaac Crawford Memorial Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,500 (2 winners)
Eligibility:
High School Seniors
Majoring in special education
Essay
Why are you pursuing a career in special education? What do you aspire to contribute to the most needy and vulnerable students in your classroom, and what impact do you see yourself making in their lives?
Current high school transcript and college transcript, if applicable
2 reference from a teacher
Resume
Proof of acceptance in a college or university
Deadline: May 1, 2026
To apply: Paper application available in the Barnhart Office
Junior Service League of Beeville
Award Amount: $1,000 (2 winners)
Eligibility:
Student must be a female.
Student must attend a High School in Bee County.
Student must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
Student must have no relation to any Junior Service League member.
Deadline: May 1, 2026
To apply: Paper application available in the Barnhart Office
Bee County A&M Mothers’ Club
Award Amount: Varies
Eligibility:
High school seniors
Texas A&M University - College Station acceptance
Requirements:
· Resume
· One or more letters of recommendation
· Brief statement about yourself and why you have chosen Texas A&M University
Deadline: April 30, 2026
To Apply: Paper application available in the Barnhart Office
Matthew Jimenez Memorial Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility:
High school Seniors
Must plan to pursue a degree in Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement
Deadline: April 30, 2026
To apply: Please pick up a paper application in the Barnhart office.
Stella Sanchez Legacy Scholarship
Award Amount: $500
Eligibility:
· Must be a graduating senior from A.C. Jones High School
· Must plan to major in Education
· Must plan to attend an accredited college or university following graduation.
Required:
· Transcript
· 2 letters of recommendation
· Two Letters of Recommendations
- One from a teacher, coach or counselor
- One from a community member, employer, or mentor
· Essay (500-750 words)
- Essays must be typed and use a standard font (e.g., Times New Roman, Arial) with 12-point font size and double spacing.
Prompt: In what ways have teachers or coaches made a positive impact on your life and personal growth?
Deadline: April 30, 2026
To apply: Please pick up a paper application in the Barnhart office.
Beeville Rotary Club
Award Amount: Varies
Eligibility:
High school seniors
Pell Grant Eligible (See the Barnhart Office for questions)
GPA of 85 or above average
Requirements:
Transcript
First two pages of FAFSA Submission Summary
Optional: Evidence of Interact Club Membership (Even if you haven’t been active in the Interact Club lately, you are still encouraged to apply!)
Deadline: April 30, 2026
To Apply: Paper applications available in the Barnhart Office
Coach April Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000 (2 winners)
Eligibility:
High school senior
No minimum GPA required; all students are encouraged to apply
Submit an essay (500-750 words)
Deadline: April 30, 2026
To apply: Paper application available in the Barnhart Office
Greg Stewart Memorial
Award Amount: $1,500
Eligibility:
High school seniors
Must plan to pursue a degree in Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement
Requirements:
Essay
Resume
2 Letters of Recommendation
Deadline: April 29, 2026
To Apply: Paper application available in the Barnhart Office
Ray Benavides Memorial Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility:
High school seniors
Requirements:
Essay
Resume
Transcript with rank and GPA
Deadline: April 29, 2026
To apply: Please pick up a paper application in the Barnhart office.
IBC Bank-Antonio R. Sanchez Memorial
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility:
A “Do More” attitude and demonstrated leadership in student and community affairs.
Student should have completed at least 50 Community Service hours within junior and senior years.
Minimum GPA of 3.0 or above
Qualifiable Family Income: $64,640.00 Bee County or below
Must be a U.S. Citizen or Legal Resident (Social Security Card, Passport, Visa Laser or Border Crossing Card)
Top 10 students not eligible
Deadline: April 28, 2026
To Apply: Paper application available in the Barnhart Office
Bee Youth Soccer
Award Amount: $500 (2 winners)
Eligibility:
Completion of scholarship application
Must have been a registered soccer player with the Beeville Soccer Club or Bee Youth Soccer Organization for at least 5(five) years or 10 seasons.
Soccer Letterman
1 teacher & 1 community member recommendation
Must provide a copy of the letter of acceptance for college of preference.
1 page essay of introduction of self and goals for the future.
Deadline: April 24, 2026
To Apply: Paper application available in the Barnhart Office
Bee County Council of Realtors Scholarship
Award Amount: $500
Eligibility:
· High School Senior
· Resume
· 2 letters of recommendation (1 teacher & 1 community member)
· One page essay
Deadline: April 24 2026
To Apply: Paper application available in the Barnhart Office
Superior Auto Scholarship
Award Amount: $500 (2 winners)
Eligibility:
High School Senior
Official Transcript (College if applicable)
Resume or list of Extracurricular Activities/Community Service
A one-page essay answering the following:
“Tell us about a time you failed and what you learned from it.”
Deadline: April 23, 2026
To Apply: Paper application available in the Barnhart Office
Coastal Bend Crime Stoppers
Award Amount: $3,000
Eligibility:
High school seniors
Must plan to pursue a degree in the field of law enforcement/criminal justice OR be the son/daughter/grandchild of an active/retired Texas Commissioned Peace Officer (going into any field of study)
Submit completed application with essay
(1) a detailed description of services rendered at school and in community and
(2) explanation as to why applicant is applying for this scholarship (explain need for financial aid) and explain why they chose their field of study.
Submit current transcript showing class rank and GPA
Deadline: April 23, 2026
To Apply: Paper application available in the Barnhart Office
Brien G. Hickman Memorial
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility:
Proof of acceptance from Texas A&M University
Resume
Transcript
A one-page explanation of how you have contributed to the community and why you feel you are deserving of this scholarship.
A brief explanation about why you chose Texas A&M University to further your education.
3 references
Deadline: April 23, 2026
To Apply: Paper application available in the Barnhart Office