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.
The Gates Scholarship
Award Amount: Cost of Attendance
Eligibility:
A high school senior
Open to African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American
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, 2024
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, 2024 @ 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
To apply: https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/ccsf
The Home Depot Foundation Path to Pro Scholarship
Award Amount: Varies
Eligibility:
High school seniors
Enroll in a trade-related program at a two-year school (technical/vocational school or college) in the United States.
Not be an employee or dependent of an employee of the The Home Depot.
Focused on Carpentry, Construction Management, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing or Building-Related Field.
Deadline: September 30, 2024
To apply: https://webportalapp.com/sp/home/skillpointefoundation_homedepot-pathtopro
Don’t Text and Drive
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility:
Open to all students 9th-12th grades
Deadline: September 30
To apply: http://www.digitalresponsibility.org/dont-text-and-drive-scholarship
SuperCollege Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility:
Must be a high school senior.
Must be a permanent resident of the United States.
Must be planning to enroll in a college or university.
Deadline: September 30, 2024
Epic Flight Academy Aviation Scholarship
Award Amount: $20,000
Eligibility:
Be a junior or senior attending high in the U.S.
Be able to start flight training or aircraft mechanic training within 12 months of receiving the scholarship
Deadline: October 1, 2024
To apply: https://epicflightacademy.com/aviation-scholarship/
College JumpStart Scholarship
Award Amount: Varies
Eligibility:
Must be a student in grades 10-12 or an undergraduate college student or non-traditional student. There are no age limits
US citizen or legal resident
Currently attending or planning to attend an accredited two-year, four-year, community, vocational or trade school in the US. Online programs also qualify
Deadline: October 17, 2024
Chick-fil-A Scholarship
Award Amount: $25,000
Eligibility:
Reside in the U.S.
Senior in high school
Be involved in community service, extracurricular activities, and/or leadership role
3.0 GPA
Be willing to participate in Chick-fil-A’s Scholars Program (a one-year experience of mentoring, activities, and professional development), if selected.
Deadline: October 30, 2024
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, 2024
To apply: Turn in paper application to the Barnhart office.
Patriot’s Pen Scholarship
Award Amount: Varies
Eligibility:
Open to students in grades 6th, 7th, 8th
Applicants must be enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the US.
Deadline: October 31, 2024
To apply: Turn in paper application to the Barnhart office.
ACFEF Scholarship
Award Amount: Varies
Eligibility:
Be an exemplary student and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
Be currently accepted to an accredited institution with a culinary, pastry, or foodservice related major
Deadline: October 31, 2024
To apply: https://form.jotform.com/232203899283260
National Space Club and Foundation Scholarship
Award Amount: $20,000
Eligibility:
The applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
The scholarship is open to seniors in high school through graduate 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.
The applicant can only use the $20,000.00 scholarship towards tuition for the 2025-2026 academic year.
The applicant must not have previously spoken at the Dr. Robert H. Goddard Memorial Dinner.
The applicant must not have previously spoken at the Dr. Robert H. Goddard Memorial Dinner.
Deadline: November 1, 2024
To apply: https://www.spaceclub.org/scholarship/app_start.html
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 2025 semester
Deadline: Novermber 1, 2024
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 2025
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 2025-2026
Be of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain, Brazil, Philippines)
If selected, attendance to virtual regional awards ceremony is mandatory
Deadline: November 3, 2024
To apply: https://hispanicheritage.org/programs/leadership/youth-awards/
The Elks Most Valuable Scholarship
Award Amount: Varies
Eligibility:
Current High school seniors
Do not need be related to a member of the Elks
Male and Female students compete separately
Deadline: November 12, 2024
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 2025
Unweighted GPA of 3.75 or higher
Financial need: Family income $95,000 or less
Deadline: November 14, 2024
To apply: https://www.jkcf.org/scholarship-programs/college-scholarship/
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, 2024
To apply: https://odenzascholarships.com/apply.php
Maryknoll Student Essay Contest
Award Amount: Up to $1,000
Eligibility:
Students in grades 9th through 12th
Students who are currently enrolled in a Catholic religious education program, or Catholic youth ministry program are eligible
Deadline: November 18, 2024
To apply: https://maryknollsociety.org/publications/essay-contest/
The Hagan Scholarship
Award Amount: Up to $60,000
Eligibility:
Must graduate from a public, private charter, or STEM high school
Must be fluent in the English language.
Must be in the high school graduating class
Must achieve a 3.5 GPA
Must enroll in an eligible college or university the first semester following graduation
Must maintain a 4 year or less graduation schedule
Must work 240 hours from January 1, 2025 until September 1, 2025.
Applicants Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2023 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $100,000.
Must provide the first two pages of their FAFSA Submission Summary showing their Student Aid Index.
Must apply for Federal and State grants if eligible.
Must not have a felony conviction
Deadline: December 1, 2024
Future Women in Law Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility:
The scholarship is open to female high school senior, vocational student, college student or graduate students who are legal residents of the United States residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia and who are enrolled in a vocational program or two-to-four-year post-secondary institution in 2025.
• Begum Pelaez-Prada PLLC employees, their immediate families (parents, children, siblings, and spouses), and persons living in the same households of such individuals (whether related or not) are not eligible to participate in the competition.
• Candidates for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing.
Deadline: December 1, 2024
To apply: https://bp-plaw.com/the-begum-pelaez-prada-future-women-in-law-scholarship/
The Ron Brown Scholarship
Award Amount: $40,000
Eligibility:
Must be Black/African American.
Must excel academically.
Must exhibit exceptional leadership potential.
Must participate in community service activities.
Demonstrate financial need.
Be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card.
Be a current high school senior at the time of your application.
Deadline: December 1, 2024
Healthcare Leaders Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,500
Eligibility:
Age 17 or older
Accepted to or currently attending a nursing or medical related program at an accredited institution.
U.S. Citizen
3.0 GPA or higher
Deadline: December 31, 2024
To apply: https://nurse.org/healthcare-leaders/#JotFormIFrame-222827239212150
Be Bold Scholarship
Award Amount: $25,124
Eligibility:
9-12 grade levels
Any field of study
Any GPA
Deadline: September 1, 2024
To apply: https://bold.org/scholarships/the-be-bold-no-essay-scholarship/
Legacy Youth Leadership Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility:
Open to juniors and seniors
Must complete at least one Track of the Leadership Program or Speaker Program. (This means you either online or in-person participated in a Legacy Youth Leadership workshop or course.) Click here to complete the course online.
Submit scholarship application
Deadline: August 31, 2024
To apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGMcLy42v5DjpBf87nDxY1Z1T2zdlU-YqWNb7jmByOqIfwfQ/viewform
Cyberbullying Awareness Scholarship
Award Amount: Varies
Eligibility:
High School Senior
Planning to attend college, or anyone currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or law program at a college or university in the United States
Applicants should be in good academic standing and have a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or higher.
Submit scholarship application
Deadline: August 31, 2024
To apply: https://mccreadylaw.com/2024-cyberbullying-awareness-scholarship/
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 26, 2024 at Noon
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
Deadline: August 1, 2024
Tasia Marie Silvas Memorial Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility:
Be a 2024 graduate and resident of or attending a school district in Beeville, Corpus Christi, or Portland
Requirements:
Resume
One-page cover letter
Deadline: May 15, 2024
To apply: https://forms.gle/kVQXS2FSou7Mjtkn9
Beeville Masonic Lodge
Award Amount: $500
Eligibility:
2.8 GPA or higher
Outstanding senior student
Class ranking
SAT/ACT – or equivalent score
Involvement in extra-curricular activities
Financial Need
Deadline: May 10, 2024
To Apply: Paper application is available at the Barnhart Office
Kenneth Chandler Memorial Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000, $750, $500
Eligibility:
High school senior
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.
Submit an essay (500 words or less)
Deadline: May 10, 2024
To apply: Paper application available in the Barnhart Office
Pan American Round Table
Award Amount: $2,000
Eligibility:
Female high school seniors
Requirements:
Transcript
Resume
Three letters of recommendation
One from a teacher in an academic area of study whose class the applicant has taken
One from another A. C. Jones High School teacher or
staff member
One from an adult member of the community
Essay
Deadline: May 9, 2024
To Apply: Paper application available in the Barnhart Office
Junior Service League of Beeville
Award Amount: $1,000
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 7, 2024
To apply: Paper application available in the Barnhart Office
Bee County Area Go Texan Trade School Scholarship
Award Amount: $2,000
Eligibility:
High school senior
Planning to attend a two-year college or trade school
Pursuing a degree in a vocational area such as Agricultural Science & Technology, Automotive/Technology, Building & Construction Trades, Business Education, Welding, Drafting & Design, Home Economics, Marketing Education, and Cosmetology.
Requirements:
Resume
Official transcript
Essay
Deadline: May 6, 2024
To apply: Paper application available in the Barnhart Office
Bee County Area Go Texan Scholarship
Award Amount: $2,000, $1,000
Eligibility:
Graduating senior of A.C. Jones High School
Ranked upper third (1/3) of his/her graduating class
The applicant must enroll in either a college or university within the confines of the state of Texas and participate in a curriculum leading to a bachelor’s degree.
Applicant must indicate choice of major and career planned.
Requirements:
Resume
Official transcript
Please include ACT and/or SAT test scores. If you did not take an ACT or SAT, please write an explanation why you didn’t take one.
Deadline: May 6, 2024
To apply: Paper application available in the Barnhart Office
Herrman and Herrman
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility:
The contest is open to high school seniors.
Herrman & Herrman encourages creativity and innovation. In our 2023 scholarship program, we want to recognize five innovative students and three teachers who foster creativity in students.
To enter the scholarship contest, students should submit a creative entry via Tik Tok, Instagram, or YouTube (CLICK HERE FOR INSTRUCTIONS) addressing one of the following topics:
• Explain a family, social, or school situation in which your leadership made the difference. What was accomplished?
• Select a character from pop culture (book, TV series, movie etc.) that you relate to or admire and explain why.
• Tell us about a life hack that you wish more people knew about.
• What does “Innovation” mean to you? Explain how you plan to use “Innovation” in the future to make an impact on the world through your career or academics.
• Tell us about a time that you had to be brave or stand up for what you believed in.
• Create a video that shows a special bond you have with an animal.
Deadline: May 6
enCore Energy’s Community Scholarship
Award Amount: $2,000
Eligibility:
Academic Excellence: Applicants must have a strong academic record.
Leadership and Extracurricular Involvement: Candidates should showcase leadership qualities, active participation in extracurricular activities, and a commitment to community service.
Field of Study: The scholarship is open to students pursuing undergraduate degrees in relevant fields to our business. Our business focuses on fields in geology, biology, chemistry, engineering, accounting and other related fields.
Financial Needs: While academic merit is a primary consideration, financial need will also be considered.
US Citizen or Resident
Residing in one of the following counties: Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Hidalgo, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Live Oak, Nueces, Refugio, Duval, San Patricio, Starr
Submission Requirements:
Grades from high school or institution attended.
A personal statement from the applicant outlining why they should be selected for the scholarship. Please expand on any community involvement or extracurricular activities here.
Proof of enrollment or acceptance into an accredited institution for the upcoming academic year.
Proof of US Citizenship or Residency
Deadline: May 5, 2024
The Carrington-Philbert Scholarship
Award Amount: $2,500
Eligibility:
High school senior
Applicants should be Black / African American
Applicants must plan to attend a U.S. two (2)-year community college or four (4)-year college
Deadline: May 1, 2024
To apply: https://cpscholarship.com/apply
Beeville Rotary Club
Award Amount: $2,000
Eligibility:
High school seniors
Must be attending college in the fall of 2024
Deadline: May 1, 2024
To Apply: Paper applications available in the Barnhart Office
Ray Benavides Memorial Book Scholarship
Award Amount: $200
Eligibility:
High school seniors
Requirements:
Essay
Resume
Transcript with rank and GPA
Deadline: April 30, 2024
To apply: Please pick up a paper application in the Barnhart office.
Bee County A&M Mothers’ Club
Award Amount: Varies
Eligibility:
High school seniors
Texas A&M University acceptance
Deadline: April 30, 2024
To Apply: Paper application available in the Barnhart Office
Corporate Future of Chemistry Scholarship for Women
Award Amount: $10,000
Eligibility:
Self-identify as Female.
Be high school seniors or graduates, who plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university for the entire upcoming academic year.
Be pursuing a STEM* (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), MIQA (Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance), Technical, or Operation Manufacturing Support degree.
*Medical-related degrees are not eligible.Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).
Deadline: April 30, 2024
To apply: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/futurechemwomen/
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. (This is waived in 2023 due to COVID protocols. If there is community service, you may still include.)
Minimum GPA of 3.0 or above
Qualifiable Family Income: $55,760.00
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 30, 2024
To Apply: Paper application 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, 2024
To apply: Paper application available in the Barnhart Office
Create Real Impact
Award Amount: Varies
Eligibility:
The Create Real Impact Contest calls on students, ages 14-22, to showcase their positive solutions and strategies to stop the #1 killer of young people–car crashes caused by reckless and distracted driving.
Students submit one entry into one of two categories: Video or Graphic Design. Get local community champions involved, such as your local first responder agencies and elected officials, for another chance to win in the Community Champions Bonus Points category.
The high school campaign invites schools, classrooms, or student groups to showcase creative SOLUTIONS to the very real problem of distracted driving. Create a 30-second PSA video, design graphics, and post on social media platforms to empower your community to help put a stop to reckless and distracted driving!
Deadline: April 25, 2024
OAR - Organization for Autism Research
Award Amount: $3,000
Eligibility:
Individual with an established autism diagnosis
Must attend an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education in the U.S. for the Fall of 2024 and Spring of 2025 semesters
Deadline: April 22, 2024
To apply: https://researchautism.org/self-advocates/postsecondary-scholarships/
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 22, 2024
To apply: Please pick up a paper application 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)
Deadline: April 19, 2024
To Apply: Paper application available in the Barnhart Office
Class of ‘67
Award Amount: $500
Eligibility:
High school seniors
No minimum GPA required; all students are encouraged to apply
Requirements:
Essay
2 letters of recommendation
Resume
Deadline: April 18, 2024
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 17, 2024
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 17, 2024
To Apply: Paper application available in the Barnhart Office
Flint Hills Resources Discovery Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,500
Eligibility:
High school seniors
Financial need as determined by school criteria
Proven leadership and entrepreneurial skills
Plans to pursue a career in a science or math related field
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.4 with a focus on math or science classes
Deadline: April 17, 2024
To apply: Paper application available in the Barnhart Office
Lewis-Miller Texas Forever
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility:
High school seniors
Requirements:
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 17, 2024
To Apply: Paper application available in the Barnhart Office