Scholarship
Scholarship
TFB Scholarships
Each year, we award up to four scholarships, each worth up to $4,000. These are available to graduating seniors who live in Brazoria or Galveston County and whose parents are members of our County Farm Bureau. The scholarships are paid out in $500 increments each semester, for up to eight semesters, as long as the student stays enrolled full time and maintains a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Who We Support & How to Apply
2026 Scholarship Recipients
Crysten Short
Crysten Short, a 2026 graduate from Angleton High School, was awarded the Pat Kelley Memorial scholarship in the amount of $4,000. Crysten will be attending Texas State University where she will pursue a degree in Sports & Exercise Science. She would like to pursue a career as a physical therapist.
During her high school career, Crysten was very involved with Angleton FFA, serving as both Vice President and Sentinel and competing in various LDE & CDE contests. She was also an active member of Midway 4-H holding in many officer positions at the club, county and district levels and serving as a state 4-H Healthy Texas Youth Ambassador. Crysten received many 4-H awards, competed in multiple 4-H contests and showed beef cattle projects. She is a member of the American Junior Red Brangus Association, the American Junior Aberdeen Association/ Southern Aberdeen Breeders Jr Association and served on the Brazoria County Fair Association Youth Advisory Council and assisted as a Brazos Bill’s Buddy during the week of the fair.
Crysten participated in all levels of the Texas Farm Bureau Student Success Series and submitted an entry into the TFB AgVentures: Pitch It, Market It, Sell It contest. She also assisted our Ag Programs Coordinator to advocate for agriculture by volunteering in the Farmers Corral at the Brazoria County Fair.
While in high school, Crysten was a member of the National Honor Society and Student Council. She played varsity soccer and competed on the varsity cross country team. She was also a member of the Bay City Blazers Select Soccer Team.
Samuel Whalen
Samuel Whalen, a 2026 graduate from Robert Turner College & Career High School in Pearland, was awarded the Jacko Garrett Memorial scholarship in the amount of $4,000. Samuel will be attending Sam Houston State University where he will study agricultural mechanics and minor in electrical engineering. He has a desire to work in the agriculture industry and a dream to work for John Deere or Kubota.
Samuel was very involved in the Pearland High School FFA for 8 years. He was a chairperson for their Farm to Table project – a project that received multiple grants from our County Farm Bureau. He was also responsible for rebuilding the seeder and fertilizer applicator used for that project. He received his chapter’s Star Greenhand degree and Star Lone Star degree. He also earned the State FFA Lone Star Degree. Besides his involvement in Pearland FFA ag mechanics, Samuel has also raised and showed 25 swine and 2 heifers. He has competed in Land Judging CDEs as well as Homesite Judging and Skills LDEs, all of which qualified for state competition.
Samuel has been an active member of New Hope Church in Pearland. He also started his own fencing business in 2024 and worked for AI Your Handyman doing various jobs.
Jenna Ringgold
Jenna Ringgold, a 2026 graduate from Columbia High School, was awarded the Brazoria-Galveston County Farm Bureau scholarship in the amount of $4,000. Jenna will be attending Texas A&M University – Victoria where she plans to pursue a major in Agricultural Business and Pre-Veterinary Studies before transferring to Texas A&M University in College Station to obtain her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
Jenna was very involved in the Halfway 4-H club, the On Target 4-H club as well as Columbia High School FFA serving in many officer positions in all three organizations. She received her Lone Star FFA Degree and is currently working towards her American Degree. Jenna competed in shooting teams with both 4-H and FFA, competed in multiple other FFA competitions and showed rabbit and agriculture mechanics projects.
Jenna participated in the Texas Farm Bureau Student Success Series Engage and Thrive events. She also assisted our Ag Programs Coordinator in developing the Brazoria-Galveston CFB AgVocates program, was an instrumental volunteer in the Farmers Corral at the Brazoria County Fair and participated in the SOFA (Speak Out For Agriculture) Challenge sponsored by TFB at the Heart of Texas Fair in Waco.
While in high school, Jenna was a member of National Honor Society, varsity tennis, student council, and the Youth Advisory Council for the Brazoria County Fair Association.
Ava Stone
Ava Stone, a 2026 graduate from Friendswood High School, was awarded the David LeCompte Memorial scholarship in the amount of $4,000. Ava also received a $500 scholarship from the Brazoria-Galveston County Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers committee. Ava will be attending Texas A&M University where she will pursue a degree in Agricultural Leadership and Development. Once she completes her bachelor’s degree, she would like to use her education and leadership experiences to continue to advocate for agriculture, develop future leaders and contribute to an industry that plays a significant role in communities across Texas and beyond.
During her high school career, Ava was a dedicated leader and in her senior year, she served as Friendswood FFA Chapter President, Area III Vice President and Galveston County Fair & Rodeo Queen. She also participated in the Norman Borlaug Youth in Agriculture Program and was a volunteer at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. Ava participated in Texas Farm Bureau’s Thrive Event and placed 5th in the TFB AgVentures “Pitch It, Market It, Sell It” competition which earned her a scholarship and a trip to Washington DC. She also assisted our Ag Programs Coordinator to advocate for agriculture by volunteering in the Farmers Corral at both the Galveston and Brazoria County Fairs as well as acting as chairperson for the Friendswood FFA Ag Literacy team.
Kenley Kincannon
Kenley Kincannon, a 2026 graduate of Columbia High School, was awarded a Brazoria-Galveston County Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers committee scholarship in the amount of $500. Kenley will be attending Texas A&M University where she will pursue a degree in Business Administration with a minor in Agriculture Systems Management. Once she completes her Bachelor’s degree, she plans to attend law school and hopes to use her law degree to advocate for agricultural business and producers.
During her high school career, Kenley was actively involved in 4-H and FFA, serving in multiple leadership roles in both organizations. She was also a class officer, a member of National Honor Society, served on the Youth Activities Council for Brazoria County Fair and on the board of directors for the National Junior Santa Gertrudis Association.
2025 Scholarship Recipients
Keira Short
Keira, a 2025 graduate from Angleton Christian School, was awarded the Pat Kelley Memorial scholarship in the amount of $4,000. Keira will be attending Sam Houston State University where she will pursue a degree in Agricultural Leadership and Development. Once she completes her Bachelor’s degree, she would like to attend law school in order to pursue a career as an agricultural attorney.
During her high school career, Keira was very involved in Midway 4-H serving in many officer positions at the club, county and district levels. She received many 4-H awards, competed in multiple 4-H contests and showed rabbit and beef projects. Keira was also involved in the American Junior Red Brangus Association and the American Junior Aberdeen Association.
Keira participated in all levels of the Texas Farm Bureau Student Success Series and was runner up in the Texas Farm Bureau AgVentures “Pitch It, Market It, Sell It” competition which earned her a scholarship and a trip to Washington DC. She also assisted our Ag Programs Coordinator to advocate for agriculture by volunteering in the Farmers Corral at the Brazoria County Fair.
While in high school, Keira served on the Angleton Christian School Praise Team and became the media leader. She also founded the school’s Kindness Army, was a member of National Honor Society, served on the student council and competed in several sports. Keira also represented Angleton Christian School in the 2024 Brazoria County Fair Queen’s contest.
Congratulations Keira and good luck at Sam Houston State University!
Beau Morgan Johnson
Beau, a 2025 graduate from Columbia High School, was awarded the Jacko Garrett Memorial scholarship in the amount of $4,000. Beau will be attending Texas State University where she will study to become a Physical Therapist.
During her high school career, Beau was involved in the Columbia FFA Chapter where she earned the Rising Star and Greenhand awards, competed in the floriculture/ floral design team and served on the Greenhand officer team. She also participated in the Jumpstart, Activate & Engage sessions of the Texas Farm Bureau Student Success Series and assisted our Ag Programs Coordinator to advocate for agriculture by helping in the Farmers Corral at the Brazoria and Galveston County Fairs.
While in high school Beau participated in the CHS Volleyball, Softball and Powerlifting teams. She also served on the student council and as class president for 4 years. She was a member of National Honor Society, volunteered for many organizations in the community and active in her church.
Katelyn Harris
Katelyn, a 2025 graduate from Friendswood High School, was awarded the Brazoria-Galveston County Farm Bureau scholarship in the amount of $4,000. Katelyn will be attending Texas A&M University where she plans to pursue a major in Agricultural Business so she can continue to advocate for the agriculture industry.
During her high school career, Katelyn was very involved in the Friendswood FFA Chapter, serving as the treasurer during her junior year and reporter during her senior year. She also received her greenhand and chapter FFA degrees as well as the “motto award.” Katelyn assisted our Ag Programs Coordinator to advocate for agriculture by helping in the Galveston County Fair Farmers Corral and teaching classes at local elementary schools. She is also an avid apiarist!
Katelyn was a National Technical Honor Society officer, National Honor Society member, and an athlete as well as a certified coach for the Friendswood HS Olympic weightlifting team.
Baylee Bennett
Baylee, a 2025 graduate from Deer Park High School, was awarded the David LeCompte Memorial scholarship in the amount of $4,000. Baylee will be attending Tarleton State University where she will pursue a degree in Agricultural Communications. She would like to pursue a career as a agriculture communications and marketing specialist in order to continue advocating for the agriculture industry.
During her high school career, Baylee was very involved in Lone Star 4-H and Deer Park FFA serving in many leadership positions and competing in many contests in both organizations. She also served on the County Council for Galveston County 4-H, participated in Texas Farm Bureau Thrive program, competed in Texas Farm Bureau Ag-Ventures and assisted our Ag Programs Coordinator to advocate for agriculture at the Galveston County Fair. She was even invited to sing the National Anthem at the 2024 Texas Farm Bureau Annual Meeting!
Baylee was a member of her high school choir, PALS program, National Honor Society, Superintendent Advisory Council and National Technical Honors Society. She was enrolled in many honors classes and also logged over 300 volunteer hours!
While in high school Beau participated in the CHS Volleyball, Softball and Powerlifting teams. She also served on the student council and as class president for 4 years. She was a member of National Honor Society, volunteered for many organizations in the community and active in her church.