July 30, 2024 - State Representative Travis Clardy is currently accepting applications for the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program (TASSP). Annually, each Texas legislator may nominate a student to receive the Texas Armed Services Scholarship, an award of up to $15,000 renewable for each year the student is enrolled in college and academically eligible. Through TASSP, the Legislature encourages students to become commissioned officers in any branch of the armed services of the United States or members of the Texas Army National Guard, the Texas Air National Guard, the Texas State Guard, the United States Coast Guard, or the United States Merchant Marine.
"The Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program exists to encourage young Texans to consider military service as a viable and rewarding career path. The Legislature is proud to financially underwrite the education of smart, young leaders, many of whom will represent and defend the United States around the world with excellence and distinction," said Rep. Clardy.
To be eligible to receive the scholarship award, applicants must enroll in a Texas public or private accredited institution of higher education for the Fall semester of 2024 and Spring semester of 2025, commit to four years of training through the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program, and commit to enter the Armed Services upon graduation. Nominees must also meet two of the following criteria: (1) be on track to graduate high school or have already graduated with the Distinguished Level of Achievement Plan or International Baccalaureate Program, (2) have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher, (3) achieve an SAT score of 1070 or ACT score of 23, or (4) be ranked in the top one-third of the high school graduating class. A non-freshman student already enrolled in a public or private state university may apply for an initial award if he or she meets continuing eligibility requirements. More information about the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program can be found at http://www.hhloans.com.
For more information about how to apply, eligible students are encouraged to contact Rep. Clardy's district office as soon as possible at 936-560-3982 or email: jerri.jones@house.texas.gov. The deadline for submitting documents is August 16, 2024.
Travis Clardy is currently serving his sixth term as state representative for House District 11 which includes Panola, Nacogdoches, Newton, Rusk, Sabine, and Shelby counties.
