Out of hundreds of applications, 12 East Texas high school seniors were selected. Author: Shandel Menezes Updated: 8:43 PM CST February 9, 2021
TYLER, Texas 12 East Texas students were chosen to receive a full-ride scholarship to UT Tyler.
President of UT Tyler, Dr. Kirk Calhoun, hand-delivered the scholarships to the students during the University s Annual Admissions Road Show.
“I get the fun piece, he said. Which is coming out and recognizing these brilliant young people with the goal that we want the best and the brightest to stay in our community.”
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Three students at Tyler Legacy High were the first to be surprised.