Top 25 percent at Spring ISD given early admission to Prairie View A&M University

“This partnership is a true testament that our community—and Prairie View is very much part of our community—is working with us to provide opportunities for students who may have not thought that they would have the opportunity to go to a four-year institution,” Watson said.

Watson said the partnership, which goes into effect this year, supports Every Child 2020, a strategic improvement plan in the district to foster student success.

In order to be admitted, students have to fill out the application, he said.

“Many students think that college is not within their reach either due to finances or because they think they won’t be accepted by a college or university,” he said. “This partnership makes it possible for our students—if they apply themselves and do what is necessary—to not only go to college but get accepted early and receive scholarships as well.”

PVAMU also will provide the district with a total of 15 scholarships valued at $5,000, Watson said. The university is also working on setting up preview days and events for SISD students that will include information on financial aid and admissions.

“We are always looking for ways to maximize opportunities for parents and students to have choice, and this provides another choice as we prepare our kids to be college and careerready,” Watson said.

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