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Map of Texas with “West” text, West Independent School District logo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monday, April 25, 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

STEPHENVILLE, Texas \u2014 Beginning with the high school graduating class of 2022, Tarleton State University will provide annual scholarships and guarantee admission to West High School seniors who graduate in the top 25 percent of their class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The West Independent School District and Tarleton leaders finalized the agreement with a memorandum signed April 14.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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 25 percent of their class and application fees for students who qualify. The university will offer scholarships of at least $1,000 each year to West\u2019s top graduates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis collaboration aligns with our mission to provide a high-quality experience to students in our region,\u201d said Tarleton President James Hurley. \u201cOur 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.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tarleton is developing similar agreements with school districts in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFor more than a hundred years, both Tarleton State University and the West ISD have shown an unwavering commitment to education, innovation, service and community,\u201d said WISD Superintendent David Truitt. \u201cThis new partnership will have a huge impact on our current and future graduates. Tarleton State University is a world-class institution, and I am so grateful President Hurley and his staff recognize the greatness in our students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTraditionally, West High School has sent a number of graduates to Tarleton, but I know this number will only increase as both institutions work together to help ensure our students seek out and embrace their dreams as they continue their journey from West Trojans to Tarleton State Texans.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The President\u2019s 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\u2019s Distinguished High School Partners will receive an additional $500 or $1,000. Admitted freshmen must submit a general scholarship application to determine eligibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on the President\u2019s Guaranteed Scholarship Program, go to\u00a0www.tarleton.edu\/Guaranteed Scholarship<\/strong><\/a>. To learn how to become a Tarleton Texan, visit\u00a0www.tarleton.edu\/becomeatexan\/<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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