Tarleton State University - Distinguished High School Partnership Program
"The Distinguished High School Partners Program ensures that some of the brightest students in Texas can have a high-quality university experience, and that excites us. These partnerships are the next step in strengthening our relationships with area school districts."
-Tarleton President, Dr. James Hurley
Program Overview
- Automatic admission for the top 25% of graduates
- Application fee waiver for those who meet Tarleton criteria
- Ongoing support from Tarleton such as financial aid, admissions, degree counseling, and more
- Provided a main point of contact from Tarleton, the P-16 Relations Coordinator
President's Guaranteed Scholarship Program
The President’s Guaranteed Scholarship Program aligns with the 120-year vision of Tarleton’s founder and benefactor to provide a high-quality university education to students who otherwise might not have the chance. Tarleton State University will guarantee scholarship levels to entering first-time freshmen who graduate in the top 50 percent of their high school class.
Students from a Distinguished High School Partner school are eligible for a larger scholarship award level as indicated in the table below. In order to be considered must complete your General Scholarships Application and submit your SAT/ACT scores if applicable. Awards will be divided between fall and spring semesters based on full-time enrollment and be renewable for up to 4 years with satisfactory academic progress.
| SAT OR ACT | Top 10% | Top 25% (not top 10%) | Top 50% (not top 25%) |
| 1300+ OR 28+ | $5,000 | $2,500 | $1,000 |
| 1100+ OR 22+ | $4,000 | $2,000 | $1,000 |
| SUBMITTED SCORES | $3,000 | $1,500 | $1,000 |
| NO SCORES SUBMITTED | $3,000 | $1,500 | $1,000 |