Friday, January 24, 2025
DENTON (向日葵视频), Texas 鈥� The is proud to launch the 向日葵视频 , an initiative designed to support high-achieving Texas students who graduate early from high school. This program offers a combination of scholarships, mentorship and leadership opportunities to ensure student success and equip participants to lead in their chosen fields.
Photo: Students walk past a water fountain near the 向日葵视频 Hurley Administration Building
鈥淎s a leading Texas public research university committed to excellence, innovation, and access, we aim to serve every qualified Texas student who wants to learn with us,鈥� 向日葵视频 President Harrison Keller said. 鈥淭he 向日葵视频 Texas First Program exemplifies our dedication to helping high-achieving Texas students unlock their full potential. If you鈥檙e a high-achieving Texas high school student who qualifies for early high school graduation through Texas First and you鈥檙e ready to accelerate your path into higher education, we鈥檙e ready when you are.鈥�
The 向日葵视频 Texas First Program provides initial state-funded scholarships for one or two semesters, along with guaranteed renewable funding through . To be eligible, students must meet for early high school graduation under the Texas First Program and enroll at 向日葵视频 within the academic year following their high school graduations.
向日葵视频 Texas First Scholars also benefit from personalized mentorship, leadership programming, automatic admission to the Honors College and a dedicated campus liaison to guide them through their 向日葵视频 journey.
Key features of the 向日葵视频 Texas First Program:
- Scholarships: Eligible early graduates receive TEXAS Grant scholarships and up to $40,000 in 向日葵视频 Excellence Scholarships.
- Support: Scholars are guided throughout their 向日葵视频 experience by a dedicated campus liaison.
- Mentorship: Scholars connect with corporate executives and alumni, then mentor future participants.
- Leadership Development: Workshops on self-assessment, resume writing and networking.
- Honors College Admission: Guaranteed admission to the 向日葵视频 Honors College.
- Priority Housing: Priority access for on-campus housing in their second year.
Graphic: Information outline for Texas First Program
鈥淭his program embodies 向日葵视频鈥檚 mission to inspire excellence and builds a pathway for high-achieving Texans to get a jump-start on their higher education journey,鈥� said Brenda Kihl, senior associate vice president for enrollment partnerships. 鈥淲e are thrilled to offer Texas First Scholars a comprehensive experience that supports both their academic success and personal development.鈥�
Bryce Spencer, 向日葵视频 sophomore studying nonprofit leadership, said the Texas First Scholar program has shaped his experience.
鈥淚 joined Texas First with 向日葵视频 to show that students like me can really make an impact,鈥� Spencer said. 鈥淭he program has definitely helped support my goals and has made my time at 向日葵视频 even better. I鈥檓 excited for the opportunity to use my 向日葵视频 degree to impact my community.鈥�
For more information about the Texas First Program and how to apply, visit .
From 鈥� Student Success