STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Beginning with the high school graduating class of 2023, Tarleton State University will provide annual scholarships and guarantee admission to Lake Travis High School seniors who graduate in the top 50 percent of their class.

The Lake Travis Independent School District and Tarleton leaders finalized the agreement with a memorandum signed last week.

As part of the Distinguished High School Partnership, Tarleton will waive ACT (American College Test) or SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) requirements for students in the top 50 percent of their class and application fees for students who qualify. The university will offer scholarships of at least $1,000 each year to LTISD’s top graduates.

“This collaboration aligns with our mission to provide a high-quality experience to students in our region,” said Tarleton President James Hurley. “Our reputation for student focus and big-effect undergraduate research is growing. With that comes our ability to attract high school seniors who will become game changers.”

Tarleton is developing similar agreements with school districts in the region.

“This agreement creates wonderful opportunities for both institutions,” said Paul Norton, Lake Travis ISD Superintendent of Schools. “For us, it ensures higher educational opportunities for students following high school graduation from LTISD. We are grateful to Tarleton State University for its partnership and shared vision for increased access to postsecondary studies.”

The President’s Guaranteed Scholarship Program 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 the President’s Guaranteed Scholarship Program, go to www.tarleton.edu/Guaranteed Scholarship. To learn how to become a Tarleton Texan, visit www.tarleton.edu/becomeatexan/index.html.

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 approximately 18,000 students in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Bryan and online. For 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.