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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) To receive an initial scholarship under this subchapter, a student must:
(1) graduate from high school with a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a four-point scale in mathematics and science courses;
(2) enroll in a STEM program at an eligible institution; and
(3) agree to work no more than 15 hours a week for a business participating in the STEM program.
(b) To continue to qualify for a scholarship under this subchapter, a student must:
(1) remain enrolled in a STEM program at an eligible institution;
(2) maintain an overall grade point average of at least 3.0 on a four-point scale;
(3) complete at least 80 percent of all semester credit hours attempted for each semester;
(4) complete at least 30 semester credit hours per academic year; and
(5) work no more than 15 hours a week for a business participating in the STEM program.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Education Code - EDUC § 61.9793. Eligible Student - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/education-code/educ-sect-61-9793/
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