| The third year for the STARS Scholarship
program was completed in May 2006. According to Brenda
Greene, SETWDB Program Coordinator, 174 graduating,
college-bound high school seniors and first year college
students throughout Southeast Texas have received approximately
$174,000 in scholarships through the program. In addition
to scholarship money, laptop computers and printers
are given to those students who complete 2 semesters
of college courses as a full-time student and maintain
a GPA of 2.0 or higher. To date, the program has awarded
laptops and printers to 72 college students. |
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| Qualifications for the S.T.A.R.S.
Scholarship program: |
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High School Senior, or Freshman or Sophmore
College Student with a 2.0 GPA or higher. |
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First Generation College Student - Parents
may not have more than 30 hours of college credits. |
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WIA Eligible |
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Major in a Targeted
Occupation |
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| Additional Services for S.T.A.R.S.
students: |
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Summer Internship Program - Local businesses
offer on the job training for students in their degree
plan. |
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THEA (Texas Higher Education Assessment)
Camp - Designed to assist first and second semester
S.T.A.R.S. students prepare for the required entrance
exam. |
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To learn more about the THEA please visit
their website: thea.nesinc.com |
