Does being a Young Scholar automatically guarantee admission/enrollment to The University of Texas at Dallas?
No. Young Scholars who want to attend UT Dallas will go through the same application process as all students seeking admission. However, Young Scholars who participate fully in the high school program and who meet certain academic criteria may be considered for a YSP scholarship to attend the Naveen Jindal School of Management at The […]
Does a student have to commit to attending The University of Texas at Dallas in order to be a Young Scholar in high school?
No. The purpose of the Young Scholars Program is to help high school students prepare for postsecondary education and their future careers. It is up to each student to decide what post-secondary educational path to take.
What does being a Young Scholar entail?
High School students selected to be Young Scholars may participate in the following: Monthly Inspirational/Informational Sessions: These sessions will be held at each YSP high school. These sessions are designed to provide timely and relevant information on preparing for postsecondary education. Speakers will be experts in their fields. These monthly get-togethers are meant to inspire […]
How does a student apply to become a Young Scholar?
High school students interested in becoming a Young Scholar must complete the YSP questionnaire. The questionnaire is available through the high school’s YSP administrator at each participating DISD school. These questionnaires will be reviewed by the UT Dallas YSP director and the Young Scholars selection committee.
Who is eligible to be a Young Scholar?
Any student who attends one of the following Dallas Independent School District schools is eligible to apply to the Young Scholars Program: Moisés E. Molina High School Molina High School Collegiate Academy (B-TECH) Franklin D. Roosevelt High School Roosevelt H-Tech High School H. Grady Spruce High School H. Grady Spruce Early College High School W.T. […]
What is the Young Scholars Program?
The Young Scholars Program is a partnership between the Naveen Jindal School of Management at The University of Texas at Dallas and the Dallas Independent School District. Its purpose is to support the academic, social and emotional development of Dallas ISD high school students and improve their readiness for success in college and careers.
