Odessa College is reminding eligible high school seniors that the deadline to submit the Wrangler Promise Pledge Form is Tuesday, April 15, 2025. The Wrangler Promise is a game-changing, last-dollar-in scholarship that covers full tuition and fees for qualifying students graduating from high schools within the Odessa College Service Area.
“This is about access and opportunity,” said Roxanne Mitchell, Director of the Wrangler Promise. “We want every student – regardless of their financial situation or academic background – to know that college is within reach. The pledge form is the first, simple step toward a future with more options and fewer barriers.”
The Wrangler Promise scholarship is designed to increase college enrollment and completion rates in our region, reduce achievement gaps, and help learners stay on track toward graduation. The program not only helps students save time and money, but it also provides individualized support and coaching to keep them motivated and moving forward.
The scholarship is open to high school seniors graduating in 2025 who live in the Odessa College Service Area, as well as GED and home school students ages 17 to 19. There are no family income caps or high school GPA requirements. To be eligible, students must enroll full-time in an associate degree or workforce certificate program at Odessa College for the Fall 2025 semester and commit to staying engaged both in and out of the classroom.
“This isn’t just financial aid – it’s a community investment in our next generation,” Jason Meldrum, Vice President of Academic Partnerships at Odessa College, said in a news release. “By removing financial barriers, Wrangler Promise creates a pathway to college for students who might otherwise think it’s out of reach. It’s a win for students, families, and the workforce.”
To remain eligible for the scholarship, students must maintain full-time enrollment with at least 12 credit hours, sustain a minimum 2.0 GPA, and participate in required co-curricular engagement activities. Wrangler Promise scholars also benefit from early registration, preferred access to campus jobs, and dedicated support from academic success and life coaches.
How to Apply
For full details about Wrangler Promise and to access application links, visit https://www.odessa.edu/enrollment-aid/scholarships/promise.html or contact the Odessa College Promise Team at [email protected].
