Scholarships
Updated October 27, 2026
Sons of the American Revolution Patriotism, Education, History Contests; Cradle of Texas, Chapter 33
Contests for students grades 9-12
The link on the attached chart will take you to the application page
Deadlines Vary - See attached
2026 - 2027 San Bernard Watershed Scholarship Program
Open to graduating seniors
Applicants must demonstrate a reasonable connection between the career they intend to pursue and the betterment of the environment
Deadline: Must be RECEIVED by the committee between February 1, 2027 - April 1, 2027
2026 - 2027 VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship
Patriotic Audio Essay Competition - students must submit a 3-5 minute audio and typed essay
Open to students in grades 9-12 who are enrolled in high school.
2026-2027 Theme is "What a Veteran Taught Me About America"
Grand Prize is $35,000
You can find more information on the VFW website https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships
Deadline: RECEIVED by October 31, 2026
Donna & Michael Kelling Beekeeping Scholarship
Must be 17 years or older
must be currently enrolled in or accepted to a full-time undergraduate program in an accredited Texas college or university. High School seniors will be considered prior to being accepted, but must confirm acceptance prior to distribution of funds.
Must be a student/enrollee of any of the following: entomology, animal science, or other agriculture related studies.
500 word essay on one of the listed topics
Deadline: December 31, 2026
D.W. Rose Memorial Scholarship
Seniors in Wharton or Jackson County that are involved in 4-H or FFA activities.
Must have an agriculture or agricultural related major in college and must enroll in a 4-year university
Must maintain 12 semester hours minimum each semester
Must maintain a 2.0 or higher GPA to receive payment
Deadline: March 31, 2027
Victor Peter and Albert J. Blaha Memorial Scholarships - The Czech Heritage Society of Texas
High School Seniors
Must follow requirements over Czech Heritage (See Attached)
Deadline: March 7, 2027
Hagan Scholarship
High School Seniors
Must have at least a 3.5 GPA
Must enroll in a 4 year college or university after graduation
Must work 240 hours from January 1, 2027 to September 1, 2027 in a regularly scheduled job, non family employment
Must show financial need
Must provide FAFSA summary
Deadline: December 1, 2026
South Texas Transportation Conference Scholarship
High School Seniors
Students majoring in a transportation or engineering related field
Deadline: November 6, 2026 (at noon)
East Bernard Athletic Booster Club Scholarship
Graduating Seniors
Must have participated in the athletic program for at least 3 years
Must have applied or have plans to attend a college or trade school
Parent/Guardian must be a member of the athletic booster club (at least 2 years)
Parent/Guardian must have earned a total of 16 credits over the 4 high school years (minimum 2 credits per year)
Short Essay Required
Deadline: March 31, 2027 (Midnight)
Texas A&M Foundation Excellence Award (FEA) Scholarship
Come from historically underserved communities and underrepresented regions
Are faced with economically disadvantaged circumstances
Southern Methodist University Hunt Leadership Scholars Program
High School Seniors
Students who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership
Attending SMU in the fall
Deadline: January 15, 2027
Texas Black Legacy Foundation Scholarship
Need based High School Students from underserved communities studying or participating in athletics.
Students, not currently receiving a full scholarship.
High school students maintain a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline: January 16, 2027