May 19, 2014

UTB Announces Names of BISD University Scholars

Great news! A total of 61 BISD seniors from all 7 district high schools have been awarded spots in the University Scholars Program at the University of Texas at Brownsville. This renewable scholarship covers tuition, most fees, and $500 for books each semester. Housing is awarded to students based on distance and circumstance. The estimated value of each scholarship is $42,000 for the entire 4 years of college. Of the total number of University Scholars, BECHS earned 1, Porter earned 12, Hanna earned 13, Pace earned 6, Rivera earned 11, Lopez earned 14, and Veterans Memorial earned 4. View the 2014 BISD University Scholars recipients.