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Staggs Academy offers students a high school experience while advancing their college education at Texas A&M International University. With supportive staff and strong admiration, Staggs offers small cohort advantage and one-on-one advising. Our high school consist of a two-year program with up to 60 SCH of college coursework.

Eligibility

  • Be a Texas Resident
  • 10th-grade high school student with at least 13 credits toward Texas high school graduation plan.
  • Attempt TSIA in Reading/ Writing and Math by April 8, 2024.
  • Minimum high school GPA of 85 or 3.0

Easy Steps to Become a Staggs Scholar

  • Step 1: Complete the application (Available January 1st)
  • Step 2: Submit your official high school transcript with GPA/Rank.
  • Step 3: Submit PSAT 10 Score Report.
  • Step 4: Submit TSIA Scores.
  • Step 5: Submit Student Checklist (form provided)
  • Step 6: Two letters of Recommendation from two different teachers.
  • Optional: for holistic review, a student interview will be conducted.

Applications may be hand-delivered to:

TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
JULIETA & FRANK STAGGS ACADEMY OF INTERNATIONAL AND STEM STUDIES
Anthony J. and Georgia A Pellegrino Hall, ROOM 215
5201 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
LAREDO, TEXAS 78041-1900
956.326.2860 | 956.326.2863 (FAX)

Application deadline: April 8, 2024

Staggs Early Scholar High School Pathway

Staggs Academy in collaboration with TAMIU's Concurrent Enrollment program provides students the opportunity to earn college credit as a freshman and sophomore in high school at a reduced tuition rate.

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