TASSP now available

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AUSTIN—State Rep. Dan Flynn announced a scholarship opportunity for eligible high school students within House District 2, which includes Hopkins County. The Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program (TASSP) was created to encourage students to participate in Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) programs at civilian colleges.

"The opportunity to serve your state and your country in this capacity is truly a privilege and an honor," said Rep. Flynn. "I would encourage any student eligible for this scholarship to apply and take full advantage of the opportunities made available for those who serve."

In addition to the eligibility criteria, a student must enter into an agreement requiring a four-year commitment as a member of the Texas Army National Guard, Texas Air National Guard, Texas State Guard, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Merchant Marine or a commissioned officer in any branch of the U.S. armed services. A student may receive up to $10,000 for the 2020-2021 academic year, and dependent on funding available, students may receive up to four years of awards.

To be eligible, a student must meet academic criteria, including:

• Be on track to graduate high school in a Distinguished Achievement Program or International Baccalaureate program,

• A GPA of 3.0 or higher,

• Ranked in the top third of the graduating class and

• SAT score of 1070 or ACT score of 23.

To receive the initial scholarship, a student must:

• Be appointed by a state representative or state senator or by the governor or lieutenant governor,

• Enroll in an eligible Texas institution and an eligible ROTC program,

• Commit in writing to remain in ROTC for four years and graduate within five years,

• Enter Guard service or accept a commis-sion with the armed services within six months of graduation from college, and

• Meet program physical fitness requirements.

Any constituent or a child of a constituent in House District 2 interested in this scholarship, should send via mail or email a cover letter and the above-mentioned proof of requirements in a packet or PDF file to Janice Melton to be received no later than June 30. Email a PDF attachment to Janice.melton@house. texas.gov or mail to State Rep. Dan Flynn, c/o Janice Melton, P.O. Box 2910, Canton, Texas 75103. For any questions about TASSP, call 903-567-0921.