FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — The top 25 percent of the graduating class at Clifton High School has scholarship opportunities and guaranteed admission thanks to an agreement announced Monday night.
Tarleton State University and CISD joined forces to provide annual scholarships and admission to Clifton’s top graduates.
“We’re very excited to partner with Clifton High School to ensure that some of the best students in Texas have the opportunity to pursue their dream of a university degree,” said Tarleton President James Hurley. “This partnership aligns with our commitment to become a first-choice institution for regional high school seniors and the vision of Clifton ISD to be an acclaimed model of educational excellence.
“Together we are investing in the success and well-being of today’s students, destined to be tomorrow’s leaders.”
The Distinguished High School Partnership goes into effect with the 2020-21 school year. The agreement also means American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) requirements will be waived for Clifton students in the top quarter of their class, as will application fees for students who qualify.
Tarleton is developing similar agreements with other school districts in the region.
“Tarleton State University is a leader in providing a high-quality college education close to home, and becoming a Distinguished Partner District with Tarleton is a great opportunity with numerous advantages for our #TeamCISD students,” said Andy Ball, Clifton superintendent.
“I am a proud Tarleton alum, as are many of our staff members here at Clifton, and we are honored to enter into this agreement. I am grateful to Dr. Hurley and Dr. Javier Garza, vice president for enrollment management, for the communication and leadership they have provided through this process, and I look forward to a fantastic working relationship with them for many years to come.”
The Guaranteed Award Program (GAP) assures first-time-in-college students graduating in the top quarter of their high school class between $1,000 and $4,000 in scholarships. Students graduating from one of Tarleton’s Distinguished High School Partners will receive an additional $500 or $1,000. Admitted freshmen must submit a general scholarship application to determine eligibility.
For more information on GAP, go to www.tarletonstate.us/gap. To learn how to become a Tarleton Texan, visit www.tarleton.edu/becomeatexan/index.html.
Tarleton, founding member of The Texas A&M University System, provides a student-focused, value-driven education marked by academic innovation and a dedication to transform today’s scholars into tomorrow’s leaders. It offers degree programs to more than 13,000 students at Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Midlothian, RELLIS Academic Alliance in Bryan, and online, emphasizing real-world learning experiences that address societal needs while maintaining its core values of tradition, integrity, civility, excellence, leadership and service.
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