- 4000 S. Method, Lufkin, TX 75901
- info@bonehillfoundation.org
🎓 How to Apply for Scholarships
Scholarships are financial aid that does not need to be repaid. Scholarship eligibility is determined by various criteria including financial need, accomplishments, academic merit, service, leadership, extracurricular activities, or essay contests. The Bone Hill Foundation scholarship eligibility is linked to graduating from a Shelby County high school and being selected by the scholarship committee at the high school or college level.
What are Scholarships?
Free money for college that you never pay back! Eligibility can be based on financial need, grades, leadership, service, or special talents.
Shelby County Focus
Bone Hill Foundation scholarships are specifically for graduates from Shelby County high schools. Always note your Shelby County connection!
Apply Early
Each college has different deadlines. Mark your calendar and apply well before the cutoff date!
High Schools
📌 How It Works: The Bone Hill Foundation provides scholarship funds to EVERY Shelby County high school. Students can secure an application through the high school counselor's office. The deadline is determined by the high school and recipients are selected by the high school. Scholarship funds awarded are sent directly to the college in two payments (fall/spring semesters) the academic year after graduation.
Colleges & Universities
📌 Important: Bone Hill scholarship funds are provided to several colleges/universities and are earmarked for graduates from Shelby County high schools. Students are encouraged to note the name of their high school as well as the home address (Shelby County) when completing an application to assist committees in identifying eligible students for possible scholarship award.
Angelina College
Priority given to students in nursing and health science majors
📝 How to Apply: Complete the General Scholarship Application using your AC email address for access.
📅 Deadlines: November 3 – March 20 (main window) | May 1 – June 15 (second window, funds available)
🔗 angelina.edu/scholarships →
📅 Deadlines: November 3 – March 20 (main window) | May 1 – June 15 (second window, funds available)
Panola College
Access the scholarship portal after admission
📝 How to Apply: You must be admitted to Panola College and have received your Panola email address. Use the AwardSpring portal - one application reviews you for multiple scholarships!
📅 Deadline: February 1 – March 31 for the following academic year
🔗 panola.edu/scholarships →
🔗 Apply directly: panola.awardspring.com →
📅 Deadline: February 1 – March 31 for the following academic year
Sam Houston State University (SHSU)
One application for all scholarships
📝 How to Apply: One application automatically considers you for all eligible scholarships. It's easy to pull students who meet specific requirements.
📅 Deadline: September 1 – February 12 for the following year
🔗 shsu.academicworks.com →
📅 Deadline: September 1 – February 12 for the following year
Stephen F. Austin State University (SFASU)
Apply through your Jack Account
📝 How to Apply: Use the "General Application" accessed by accepted students through their "Jack Account". Log into mySFA to get started.
📅 Deadline: February 1 for the upcoming year
🔗 sfasu.academicworks.com →
📅 Deadline: February 1 for the upcoming year
Texas A&M University (TAMU)
Bone Hill Scholarship application through TAMU Foundation
⚠️ IMPORTANT: By completing the Foundation's scholarship application, students are automatically considered for a wide range of scholarships. The information is evaluated across varying requirements for each available scholarship. You MUST note your high school of graduation and home address in Shelby County!
📅 Deadlines:
• Entering Freshmen: October 1 – June 1 (Priority: May 1)
• Continuing Students: October 15 – June 1 (Priority: March 20) - Available to current TAMU students and Blinn TEAM students
• Transfer Students: October 15 – June 30
🔗 txamfoundation.com/scholarships →
📅 Deadlines:
• Entering Freshmen: October 1 – June 1 (Priority: May 1)
• Continuing Students: October 15 – June 1 (Priority: March 20) - Available to current TAMU students and Blinn TEAM students
• Transfer Students: October 15 – June 30
The University of Texas System Schools
UT Tyler, UT Dallas, UT Arlington, UT Permian Basin, UT San Antonio, UT El Paso, UT Rio Grande Valley
📝 How to Apply: Students enrolling in a University of Texas System school may apply for a Bone Hill Foundation scholarship. Counselors at Shelby County high schools receive information and reminders about the application link and deadlines.
📌 Note: Students attending UT Austin complete a different application (Oates Brothers Scholarship - not Bone Hill).
📅 Deadline: March 15
🔗 Apply here (JotForm) →
📌 Note: Students attending UT Austin complete a different application (Oates Brothers Scholarship - not Bone Hill).
📅 Deadline: March 15
⭐ Important Reminders:
- Apply to the college FIRST - Most scholarships require a college ID or college email to access the application portal. In short: apply for the college, THEN apply for scholarships at the college!
- Explore ALL scholarships available - Most college sites have information about a variety of scholarship opportunities. Check out ALL of them! Don't just stop at Bone Hill.
- Note your Shelby County connection - Always mention your Shelby County high school and home address on applications to help committees identify eligible students.
- Meet deadlines - Each college has different dates. Mark your calendar and apply well before the cutoff!