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.
LULAC National Scholarship Fund
Award Amount: $250-$2,000
Eligibility:
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, or be granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
Must have applied to or be enrolled as a full-time student in a college or university, including 2-year colleges, or vocational schools that lead to an associate’s degree. Graduate students must have applied to or be enrolled as a part-time student in a college or university.
A student will not be eligible for a scholarship if he/she is related to a scholarship committee member, the Council President, or an individual contributor to the local funds of the Council
Deadline: March 31, 2026
The Sam McCarty Workman II Memorial Scholarship
Award Amount: $7,500 (2 winners)
Eligibility:
Must be a graduating senior from A. C. Jones High School
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Must be a member of the ACJ Golf Team
No specific major required – open to any field of study
Must plan to attend an accredited college, university, or trade school following graduation
Application Requirements:
To apply, please submit the following materials:
Completed Application Form
Please print clearly and use ink only (no pencil)
High School Transcript
Two Letters of Recommendation
One from a teacher, coach, or counselor
One from a community member, employer, or mentor
Essay (One page, double-spaced)
Sam’s career as a professional caddie taught him that true success comes from perseverance, relationships, and doing what you love. Share how you plan to pursue your passions after high school and how this scholarship would help you along the way.
Deadline: March 31, 2026
To Apply: Paper application available in the Barnhart Office
SOAR College Scholarship
Award Amount: $5,000
Eligibility:
Women who are a first-generation college or graduate student or have overcome significant challenges/ obstacles on their educational journey.
Enrolled full-time or accepted to begin full-time in the fall of 2026 at an accredited post-secondary institution or graduate program.
Current cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Demonstrate leadership abilities
Demonstrate good moral character in all aspects of your life, including personal, professional, educational, in your community, and online presence.
Current Texas resident
Deadline: March 31, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon)
To Apply: https://www.loarpllc.com/soar/#apply-college (Top application)
Stars Scholarship Fund
Award Amount: Varies
Eligibility:
Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551.
Be a permanent resident (5 or more consecutive years) of and have a permanent South or West Texas address in one of our 30 counties.
Have earned/completed at least 12 undergraduate credit hours at a U.S. accredited college or university before applying for the scholarship (Dual and Advanced Placement credits accepted.).
Have a minimum college cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale.
Have completed a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to the Fall of the new academic year.
Deadline: March 31, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
To apply: https://starsscholarship.org/
San Patricio Electric Education Trust
Award Amount: Varies
Eligibility:
The applicant’s parent or legal guardian must be an active member of SPEC and receive electric service at the primary address of the student and parent/guardian.
Applicants must be high school seniors graduating from a high school or homeschool program located within one of the nine counties served by SPEC. (Aransas, Bee, Goliad, Jim Wells, Live Oak, McMullen, Nueces, Refugio and San Patricio County)
Scholarships will be granted to support attendance at a recognized institution of higher education, which may be either a college/university or a vocational/technical institution.
Requirements:
Official transcript
3 letters of recommendation from teachers, principles, counselors, etc. from the high school the applicant is currently attending
Deadline: April 1, 2026
To apply: Paper Applications can be picked up in the Barnhart Office.
The Marion Eugene Williams Memorial Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility:
High School Seniors
Must participate in at least one extra-curricular activity during the 2024-2025 school year.
Applicants should have completed volunteer hours that show a commitment to serving their community.
Applicants must submit a one-page essay describing their favorite book and explaining why it holds personal significance. How did it shape your perspective, influence your goals, or change the way you think?
2 letters of recommendation
High school transcript
Resume
Deadline: May 6, 2025
To apply: Paper application available in the Barnhart Office
Flint Hills Resources Discovery Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,500 (2 winners)
Eligibility:
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2.
Demonstrated academic success in math, science, construction and/or engineering.
Intent to pursue a career in math, science, engineering, construction or a related field.
Proven leadership skills.
Planned attendance at a college, university, technical college or trade school.
Deadline: April 16, 2026
To apply: Paper application available in the Barnhart Office.
Lewis-Miller Texas Forever
Award Amount: $1,000
Requirements:
High School Senior
High School Transcript
Resume
One page essay answering the following prompt:
What motives you, and how will it help you accomplish your educational goals?
Deadline: April 21, 2026
To Apply: Paper application available in the Barnhart Office
Gilbert Deuce Herrera Memorial
Award Amount: $1,000 (2 winners)
Eligibility:
High School Senior
Must participate in at least one extra-curricular activity during the 2024-2025 school year
One-page essay
2 letters of recommendation
High school transcript
Deadline: April 21, 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
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
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
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 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.
Dennis Henneke College/University
Award Amount: up to $16,000
Eligibility:
United States citizen
Texas resident
Attend high school in one of the following Texas counties: Aransas, Bee, Goliad, Karnes, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Victoria
Graduating senior in the school year 2025-2026 or a student already enrolled in an accredited Texas College or University.
Provide official documentation showing your ACT/SAT or Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Assessment test scores
Planning to attend a college or university in the state of Texas
Required Documents:
Application (link to download is below)
Official High School Transcript (or College if applicable)
SAT/ACT or TSI Test Scores (if applicable)
FAFSA Student Aid Report
3 Letters of Recommendation
Your Story in Your Words
Photography Consent & Release
Deadline: March 15, 2026
To apply: https://helpingjustonemore.org/scholarship-info or pick up a paper application in the Barnhart Office.
Dennis Henneke Technical/Trade School
Award Amount: up to $10,000
Eligibility:
United States citizen
Texas resident
Reside in one of the following Texas counties: Aransas, Bee, Goliad, Karnes, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Victoria
Graduating senior in the school year 2025-2026 or a student already enrolled in a Texas Trade School or College or an individual with a high school diploma or GED pursuing a Trade or Certification in Texas
Planning to attend an accredited trade, technical or vocational school in Texas
To maintain eligibility for scholarship benefits beyond the initial award, an overall passing grade in all classes
Deadline: March 15, 2026
To apply: https://helpingjustonemore.org/scholarship-info or pick up a paper application in the Barnhart Office.
Texas Farm Bureau Scholarship
Award Amount: Varies
Eligibility:
You must be a Texas Farm Bureau member to apply
You must have a myTFB account to apply
Each scholarship has a unique set of eligibility requirements. Those requirements are located online through our TFB Website within the Youth Opportunities page: http://texasfarmbureau.org/youth/youth-opportunities
Deadline: March 2, 2026
To apply: https://texasfarmbureau.org/youth/scholarship-apps/
Coastal Bend Community Foundation Scholarship
Award Amount: Varies
Eligibility:
High school Seniors
ACT/SAT Score Reports (encouraged but not required).
FAFSA Student Aid Report (all pages) if you wish to be considered for need-based scholarships.
One letter of recommendation.
TWO essays
Official Transcript
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Horatio Alger Scholarship
Award Amount: $10,000-$25,000
Eligibility:
Be enrolled full time as a high school junior in the United States
Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States immediately after high school graduation (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
Demonstrate financial need ($100,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
Be a United States citizen
Deadline: March 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Valero Scholarship Fund
Award Amount: Varies
Eligibility:
Must be dependent children of full-time, active employees Valero its subsidiaries or affiliates.
Must have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Involved in extracurricular, community service, and/or leadership activities.
Plan to attend school full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours) as an undergraduate student at an accredited 2- or 4-year college or university.
Deadline: March 1, 2026
To apply: https://saafdn.org/scholarships/apply-for-a-scholarship/
Irene S. Wischer Foundation Scholarship
Award Amount: not to exceed $11,000 per academic year
Eligibility:
Citizen of the United States
Resident of Texas for 12 consecutive months prior to application submission
Person of good character
Per Mrs. Wischer’s instructions, preference given to applicants who are Christians and attend church regularly
Demonstration of academic potential and ability (not merely academic performance)
Financial assistance need
Planned enrollment as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at a not-for-profit college or university in the fall semester of 2026
Earned a minimum 3.2 GPA out of a 4.0 GPA scale
Deadline: February 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM
To apply: https://www.frostbank.com/scholarships
Rocco C. Caffarelli Scholarship
Award Amount: up to $5,000
Eligibility:
You must be a young man who is a resident of the state of Texas.
Enrolled full-time as an undergraduate student
Attending a Texas college, university, or seminary with the intent to major in one of the following fields of study: education, science, religion, business, music, applied arts or sciences
Financial assistance need
Person of sound mental capacity, good moral character and ideals
Earned a minimum 3.2 GPA out of a 4.0 GPA scale
Deadline: February 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM
To apply: https://www.frostbank.com/scholarships
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Award Amount: $500-$5,000
Eligibility:
US Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident, or DACA
Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school in the US for the 2026-2027 academic year
Complete and submit the 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
The HSF Scholar Program is open to students of all races who identify as being of Hispanic heritage
Deadline: February 15, 2026
To apply: https://www.hsf.net/scholarship
Youth Livestock BIG TEX Scholarship
Award Amount: $6,000
Eligibility:
High school seniors in the state of Texas who have participated in competitive youth livestock events held at the State Fair
Deadline: February 9, 2026
To apply: https://bigtex.com/supporting-texans/scholarship/#faq
Houston Area Go Texan
Award Amount: $20,000
Eligibility:
Be a U.S. citizen and Texas resident
High School Senior
Plan to attend an accredited, not-for-profit university in the state of Texas.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Have met a minimum score requirement for either SAT (950) or ACT (19)
Class rank - Top half
Deadline: February 2, 2026 at 7:59 p.m.
To apply: https://www.rodeohouston.com/Educational-Support/Scholarships/Apply
San Patricio Electric Youth Tour
Award Amount: All Expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. (2 winners)
Eligibility:
Must be a high school junior or senior
Your parent/legal guardian must be a SPEC member
Must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher
Must be in good standing with your school
High School Transcript
Photo of yourself in headshot/portrait format
Deadline: January 30, 2026
HEB/UIL Sports in Action
Award Amount: $2,000
Eligibility:
You must be a current Texas high school senior graduating in 2026.
Minimum 3.3 GPA.
Have participated in a UIL competition as a high school student.
Have been active in community service programs or events.
Deadline: January 30, 2026 at 11:59p.m.
To apply: https://www.sportsinaction.com/scholarship/application-form/
Student Voices
Award Amount: $1,500
Eligibility:
You must be a currently enrolled high school senior in a Texas public high school.
You must commit to attend and participate in the 2026 Governance Camp.
Deadline: January 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
To apply: https://app.sessionboard.com/submit/studentscholarship/7e8ed461-e0e9-4c5e-b377-f455f727a13c
Texas Farm Credit
Award Amount: Varies
Eligibility:
Be a high school senior scheduled to graduate in 2026 (Note: children of employees or directors are not eligible)
Be a member of FFA or 4H
Reside in Texas Farm Credit’s 101-county territory (county drop down list on website)
Upload a current high school transcript (official or unofficial)
Upload your current resume including awards and accomplishments
Submit this application by January 15, 2025, at midnight
Upload a 1,000-word essay that answers one of the following questions:
How will you use your college degree to impact your community?
Why are you pursuing the career path you’ve chosen?
Deadline: January 15, 2026 at midnight
To apply: https://www.texasfcs.com/about-us/scholarship-form
The GE Reagan Foundation Scholarship
Award Amount: $40,000 ($10,000 per year)
Eligibility: To be eligible for this award, applicants must:
Demonstrate the attributes of leadership, integrity, drive, and citizenship within their communities, schools, and workplaces
Demonstrate strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent).
Be citizens of the United States of America.
Be current high school seniors attending high school within the United States, (including any U.S. territories or commonwealths), and graduating in winter 2025 or spring 2026. Homeschooled applicants and applicants living on a U.S. Armed Forces base and attending high school outside the U.S. are eligible.
Plan to enroll in a full‑time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four‑year college or university in the United States for the entire 2026-2027 academic school year
Deadline: January 5, 2026
The Burger King Scholars Program
Award Amount: $1,000 - $60,000
Eligibility:
Be living in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, or Canada
Be graduating high school seniors (U.S., Puerto Rico, and Guam), graduating from grade 12 (Canada) or graduating from home school education in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, or Canada
Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent
Plan to enroll full-time, without interruption, for the entire 2026-27 academic year at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school or CEGEP or equivalent in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, or Canada
Deadline: December 15, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
To apply: https://bk-scholars.com/
*Applicant submissions will be capped at 30,000. Access to the application will no longer be available once this number is reached.
Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards
Award Amount: Varies
Eligibility:
Be currently enrolled in high school and graduating in the spring of 2026
Must have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 7.5 on a 10.0 scale
Be of Hispanic heritage
If selected, attendance to virtual regional awards ceremony is mandatory
Deadline: November 2, 2025
To apply: https://hispanicheritage.org/programs/leadership/youth-awards/
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 2026 semester
Deadline: November 1, 2025
To apply: https://bucdays.com/scholarships/leadership-program/
Voice of Democracy
Award Amount: Varies
Eligibility:
Open to students in grades 9-12
Applicants must be enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the US.
Deadline: October 31, 2025
To apply: Turn in paper application to the Barnhart office.
2026 Coca-Cola Scholars Program
Award Amount: $20,000
Eligibility:
Current high school senior attending school in the US
Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited US post-secondary institution
Deadline: September 30, 2025 @ 4:00 p.m.
To apply: https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/ccsf
Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway
Award Amount: Varies
Eligibility:
Students ages 18-24
Deadline: September 30, 2025
To apply: www.drpeppertuition.com
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, 2025 at 4pm
Coastal Bend College Foundation Scholarship
Award Amount: Varies
Eligibility:
High school seniors
Must have a CBC identification number
Must have a CBC email address (must end in coastalbend.edu)
Deadline: August 29, 2025 at Noon
Tasia Marie Silvas Memorial Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility:
High School Senior
Requirements:
Resume
One-page cover letter
Deadline: Extended to May 30, 2025
To apply: https://forms.gle/kVQXS2FSou7Mjtkn9
Kenneth Chandler Memorial Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000, $750, $500
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 2, 2025
To apply: Paper application available in the Barnhart Office
Allen Carter & 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 1, 2025
To apply: Pick up paper application in the Joe Barnhart Scholarship Program office
Bee County A&M Mothers’ Club
Award Amount: Varies
Eligibility:
High school seniors
Texas A&M University acceptance
Deadline: April 30, 2025
To Apply: Paper application available in the Barnhart Office
Beeville Rotary Club
Award Amount: Varies
Eligibility:
High school seniors
Pell Grant Eligible
Top 15% class ranking
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, 2025
To Apply: Paper applications available in the Barnhart Office
Coach April Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility:
High school senior
No minimum GPA required; all students are encouraged to apply
Submit an essay (500-750 words)
Deadline: April 30, 2025
To apply: Paper application available in the Barnhart Office