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
2025 Scholarship Receipents
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.