STEPHENVILLE, Texas — The fastest growing university in Texas and the leading transfer community college in the state have reaffirmed their commitment to boost educational opportunities for transfer students.
Tarleton State University and the Blinn College District recently renewed their Distinguished College Partnership, through which Tarleton State will continue to provide annual scholarships from $500 to $2,500 to Blinn transfer students with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Awards are divided between fall and spring semesters based on enrollment and are renewable up to three years with satisfactory academic progress. Application fees are waived for those with demonstrated need.
The multimillion-dollar investment aligns with Tarleton State’s focus on providing high-quality, affordable education to anyone seeking a university degree.
“Continuing our Distinguished College Partnership with the Blinn College District reinforces our determination for educational opportunity and affordability,” said Tarleton State President Dr. James Hurley. “This renewed agreement strengthens our partnership and our combined commitment to ensure success for all students.”
Tarleton State and Blinn also are partners in the RELLIS Academic Alliance. Students begin studies at Blinn’s facilities at RELLIS, then continue their education on-site with leading universities throughout The Texas A&M System. Tarleton State’s College of Education, Division of Health Sciences, College of Liberal and Fine Arts, and the Mayfield College of Engineering are committed to providing outstanding educational opportunities for students and working professionals in the Brazos Valley area.
Approved degree completion program offerings at Texas A&M-RELLIS include Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees in Criminal Justice, Civil Engineering, Elementary Teacher Education, General Studies, Kinesiology – Exercise & Sports Studies Concentration, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Sport Management, and a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW). The two Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science (BAAS) degrees offered at the RELLIS campus include Criminal Justice Administration and Kinesiology – Exercise & Sports Studies Concentration.
“Renewing Blinn’s transfer partnership with Tarleton State continues our commitment to providing students with affordable pathways to bachelor’s degrees,” said Dr. Mary Hensley, Chancellor of the Blinn College District. “This agreement creates meaningful opportunities for our students to continue their education with confidence, supported by generous scholarships and a seamless transfer process.”
Tarleton State is developing similar agreements with other two-year colleges in the region, in concert with the President’s Transfer Guaranteed Scholarship Program. Scholarships ranging from $250 to $2,000 per year are assured for students admitted from two-year colleges. Award amounts are enhanced for students graduating from one of Tarleton State’s Distinguished College Partners.
For more information on the President’s Transfer Guaranteed Scholarship Program, visit tarleton.edu/scholarships/guaranteed-awards/transfer-guaranteed-scholarship/. To learn more about Distinguished College Partners, go to tarleton.edu/admissions/transfer/distinguished-college-partners/. To learn more about Tarleton State’s RELLIS campus offerings, visit tarleton.edu/rellis/.
About the Blinn College District
With innovative programs and award-winning co-enrollment partnerships, Blinn’s academic transfer rate ranks No. 1 among Texas community colleges. For more information, visit blinn.edu.
A founding member of The Texas A&M System, Tarleton State University is breaking records — in enrollment, research, scholarship, athletics, philanthropy and engagement — while transforming the lives of more than 21,000 students in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Bryan and online. For over 125 years, Tarleton State has been committed to accessible higher education opportunities for all while helping students grow academically, socially and professionally through programs that emphasize real world learning and address regional, state and national needs.