The ASU Eva Camúñez Tucker Up & Coming Scholars Program offers eligible middle and high school students the opportunity to learn and interact with Angelo State, providing insights into college life and enhancing college readiness.
Eligibility and Criteria
You could be invited to participate if you attend one of these San Angelo or area schools:
Ambleside Concho Valley
Central High School
Christoval High School
Cornerstone Christian School
Lake View High School
San Angelo Christian Academy
TLCA Texas Leadership Charter Academy
Trinity Lutheran School
Home School
Glenn Middle School
Lincoln Middle School
Lonestar Middle School
You must also meet additional criteria to be eligible to receive an invitation to the program:
You must rank in the top third percent of your class at the end of the academic school year to be invited to apply.
If selected, you will receive an acceptance email. You must then maintain an academic standing in the top half of your class each year.
Program participants in good standing will be required to meet the admission standards of all students seeking admittance to Angelo State.
Students will need to apply to the program every school year in order to remain active members in the program.
Program Application
Students eligible for this program will be invited to apply March through May each year. The invitation email will include the open and close dates for the application period.
Make sure you follow these steps during middle/high school to make the most of your ASU Up & Coming Scholars experience.
Fall
Stay in contact with your high school counselor.
Consider taking the ACT or SAT. While many schools do not require the score for admission, these scores could be used to qualify for higher levels of scholarships. ASU does not require the ACT or SAT scores for admission, but the scores can be used to qualify for higher levels of the Distinguished Scholarship.
Start applying to colleges. Most college applications open on Sept. 1 each year. You can apply to ASU as early as Aug. 1!
If you apply to ASU, Select the fee waiver option at the end of the application and Submit. The fee waiver will be automatic if you are an active member.
Apply for scholarships.
Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Click here.
Spring
Stay in contact with your high school counselor.
Continue applying for scholarships.
Complete the FAFSA if you have not already done so.
Register for ASU New Student Orientation (NSO).
Attend the Up & Coming Scholars High School Graduation Celebration.
Submit your final high school transcript at the end of your senior year.
Submit your meningitis shot record, TSI scores and other required documents as requested by the college you will be attending.
Utilize the perks of the program (ASU gym, library, athletic events, etc.).
Attend ASU New Student Orientation.
Stay in contact with your high school counselor.
Prepare for the ACT and/or SAT.
Take the ACT and/or SAT.
Continue to explore colleges, careers and majors.
Attend Up & Coming Scholars events throughout the year.
Utilize the perks of the program (ASU gym, library, athletic events, etc.).
Stay in contact with your high school counselor.
Prepare for the ACT and/or SAT.
Take the ACT and/or SAT.
Begin to explore colleges, careers and majors.
Attend Up & Coming Scholars events throughout the year.
Utilize the perks of the program (ASU gym, library, athletic events, etc.).
Stay in contact with your high school counselor.
Attend Up & Coming Scholars events throughout the year.
Utilize the perks of the program (ASU gym, library, athletic events, etc.).
If you are invited to apply to the Up & Coming Scholars Program, you must complete the application and waivers by the deadline.
Upon acceptance, pick up your Special ID Card.
Attend Up & Coming Scholars events throughout the year.
Utilize the perks of the program (ASU gym, library, athletic events, etc.).
Events
If you plan to attend an event, you must RSVP.
April 9 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Getting Ready for Graduation
High school seniors will receive helpful information about the program on graduation day and also receive advice for their future lives in college. This event is for high school seniors only.
The high school students began this program during their freshman year. So this graduation symbolizes the completion of this program. At the event, they will receive a certificate of completion of the program along with the honor cords, which they will be able to wear during their high school graduation. This event is for high school seniors and their families.
