EVENTS

Ponies & Petals - held June 3, 2023 at the A-F Polo Field in Wharton, Texas

The Wharton County Junior College Foundation hosted Ponies & Petals at the A-F Polo Field in Wharton on Saturday, June 3, 2023. This event featured an evening of outdoor elegance close to home, featuring a polo match between players of the Houston Polo Club along with additional highlights to delight and entertain supporters. Sponsors and guests enjoyed drinks and hors d’oeuvres in traditional polo attire while learning about the game and participating in the traditional ‘champagne divot stomping.

Funds raised through Ponies & Petals benefit the WCJC Foundation, which provides scholarships to students who attend Wharton County Junior College. We believe education changes lives, and the WCJC Foundation is dedicated to enriching our community by supporting local students on their journey of higher education.

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Apr 10, 2026 | Scholarship Deadline

The Wharton County Junior College Foundation has partnered with Wharton County Junior College to provide scholarships to students in need of financial assistance to attend WCJC. Our goal is to provide as much assistance as possible in order to help students matriculate in the most expedient manner possible. The deadline for applications for our Fall […]

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Oct 22, 2026 | Super Science Alliance

The Wharton County Junior College Foundation is proud to announce the Fourth Annual Super Science Alliance, taking place on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the Bay City Civic Center. This dynamic event continues to serve as a STEM-focused Career Day for junior high students across Matagorda County, connecting young minds with real-world career paths in […]

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May 30, 2026 | Blackjack, Glitz & Glamor

The Wharton County Junior College Foundation is pleased to announce that it will hold the third annual Blackjack, Glitz, & Glamor on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 6pm to 10pm at the Sugar Land Marriott. This year’s theme, 80 Years of Luck & Legacy, honors Wharton County Junior College’s proud 80-year history of empowering students […]

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