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 Burger King Scholars Program
Award Amount: $1,000 - $4,000
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 2024-25 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 16, 2024
To apply: https://bk-scholars.com/
Anne Jones Memorial Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000-$2,500
Eligibility:
Must be a Bee County Resident
High School Senior
2.0 GPA or higher
Individuals enrolled/enrolling at Coastal Bend College in a certificate program
Deadline: December 31, 2024
To apply: Pick up paper application in the Barnhart Office.
Clara Bow Landsford Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000-$2,500
Eligibility:
Must be a Bee County Resident
High School Senior
2.0 GPA or higher
Individuals enrolled/enrolling at Coastal Bend College in a certificate program
Deadline: December 31, 2024
To apply: Pick up paper application in the Barnhart Office.
The GE Reagan Foundation Scholarship
Award Amount: $40,000 ($10,000 per year)
Eligibility: To be eligible for this award, applicants must:
demonstrate at school, at the workplace, and within the community the attributes of leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship.
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 in the United States (students living on U.S. Armed Forces base and homeschooled students are also eligible); and
plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study toward a bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year.
Deadline: January 3, 2025
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/
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.
Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway
Award Amount: Varies
Eligibility:
Students ages 18-24
Deadline: September 30, 2024
To apply: www.drpeppertuition.com
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Beeville Lion’s Club
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: High school seniors
Deadline: April 15, 2024
To Apply: Paper application available in the Barnhart Office
Bee County Retired School Personnel
Award Amount: $500
Eligibility:
High school seniors
Must plan to major in education
Deadline: April 12, 2024 in the Barnhart Office by 4:00 p.m.
To apply: Paper Applications can be found in the Barnhart Office.
Jean Dugat Scholarship
Award Amount: $500
Eligibility:
High school seniors
Must plan to major in journalism, English, or communications.
Deadline: April 10, 2024
To apply: Paper application available in the Barnhart Office
BCJLHS Scholarship
Award Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Open to current 4H/FFA/FCCLA members who have participated in the BCJLHS and will graduate from high school in 2024
Deadline: April 5
To Apply: Paper application available in the Barnhart Office
Mike Reyes Memorial
Award Amount: $1,000
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.
A total of 4-$1,000 scholarships will be awarded.
Deadline: April 3, 2024
To Apply: Paper application available in the Barnhart Office
Gilbert Deuce Herrera Memorial
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility:
Must participate in at least one extra-curricular activity during the 2023-2024 school year
One-page essay
2 letters of recommendation
High school transcripts
Deadline: April 3, 2024
To Apply: Paper application available in the Barnhart Office
San Patricio Electric
Award Amount: $5,000
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.
Applicants must be of good character, as evidenced by at least three letters of recommendation from the high school they are currently attending or homeschool equivalent.
Applicants must provide an official transcript from the school or homeschool program they are currently attending.
Scholarships are granted to support attendance at a recognized institution of higher education, which could include a college, university, vocational or technical school.
Deadline: April 1, 2024
To apply: Paper Applications can be picked up in the Barnhart Office.
Please return application to the Barnhart office by March 29, or hand-deliver to San Patricio Electric Cooperative's business office at 402 E. Sinton Street, Sinton, Texas by April 1st.
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.
Are enrolled in a U.S. accredited 2 yr. community college (enrolled part-time or full-time) in a degree-seeking program, or a 4yr. university undergraduate program (enrolled full-time) seeking a Bachelor’s Degree, or a university graduate program (enrolled full-time) seeking a Master’s, Law or Doctorate degree
Deadline: April 1, 2024
To apply: https://starsscholarship.org/ or pick up a paper application in the Joe Barnhart Scholarship Program Office
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
Locations: In 2023-24, sixty-two (64) LULAC Councils participated from the following: Arizona, Arkansas, California, District of Columbia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Wisconsin.
Deadline: March 31, 2024
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 2023-2024 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, 2024
To apply: https://helpingjustonemore.org/scholarship-info or pick up a paper application in the Barnhart Office.