Scholarship
A scholarship created for everyone.
As Jackson Bonnen begins his academic journey to obtaining higher education, he wants to give back and help those that are potentially struggling with affording tuition.
Bonnen grew up in Lake Jackson, Texas and finished his high school career in his mother’s hometown of Longview, Texas in 2022. Growing up along the Texas coast, in the shadow of North America’s largest chemical facilities, Jackson developed a love for science from an early age.
This $1,000 scholarship was available to anyone currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, as well as current high school seniors that had been accepted into a college or university.
The award
Scholarship Details
Scholarship Award Amount
$1,000 was to be awarded to one recipient.
Scholarship Deadline
All entries were due before:
August 1st, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CST
Scholarship Eligibility/Rules
Applicants had to be confirmed and enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program by the scholarship deadline.
Quick answers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Jackson Bonnen Scholarship?
The Jackson Bonnen Scholarship was a $1,000 scholarship created by Jackson Bonnen, who wanted to give back and help those who are potentially struggling with affording tuition.
Who could apply?
Anyone currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, as well as current high school seniors who had been accepted into a college or university.
How much was the award?
$1,000 was to be awarded to one recipient.
What was the application deadline?
Applications were due by August 1st, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CST. Applicants had to be confirmed and enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program by the scholarship deadline.
Are applications still open?
No. Applications are now closed.
Who is Jackson Bonnen?
Jackson Bonnen grew up in Lake Jackson, Texas, and finished his high school career in his mother’s hometown of Longview, Texas in 2022. Read more about Jackson Bonnen.
Meet the founder
About Jackson Bonnen
While at Brazoswood High School, Jackson participated in the Rocketry program and took that passion for engineering to Trinity School of Texas where he successfully petitioned for the school to offer their inaugural Engineering Design course. Jackson finished his senior year as a member of the Trinity Titans soccer team, tennis team and having been elected both Homecoming King and Prom King by the Upper School.
Outside of the classroom, Jackson pursued the family passion of politics and participated in Texas Boys’ State in 2021. During that summer, he also took time for STEM pursuits, joining the MIT Beaverworks Summer Institute in a course on unmanned air radar aperture where his team finished in first place during a course-long competition. Jackson currently serves on the Texas Bank and Trust Student Board and in the TST Investment Club where he participated in stock market simulations.
Jackson is an avid outdoorsman. He is SCUBA certified, enjoys snow skiing, wake surfing and rock climbing. Jackson hiked and canoed Northern Tier High Adventure with his Boy Scout troop, served as an Assistant Patrol Leader and ultimately earned his Eagle rank.
Jackson is looking forward to his next great adventure.
Application
Applications Closed
Applications are now closed. The deadline was August 1st, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CST, and applications are no longer being accepted.
Thank you for your interest in the Jackson Bonnen Scholarship.
We’re excited to support students like you in pursuing higher education. Applications were due by August 1st, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CST, after which $1,000 was to be awarded to one recipient.
Applicants had to be confirmed and enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program by the scholarship deadline.
General Requirements:
Deadline (closed): August 1st, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CST.
Applicants had to be confirmed and enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program by the scholarship deadline.