ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Abilene ISD seniors can now earn automatic admission and a scholarship to McMurry University.

Students who maintain at least a 3.5 GPA or rank in the top 35% of their class will qualify for the new opportunity.

“Our partnership with AISD is an investment in the future of Abilene,” McMurry University President Dr. Lynne Murray said. “We want students to know they have a strong choice close to home, and we’re committed to making the path to McMurry open and accessible.”

The Automatic Admission and Scholarship Program was created to help students pursue higher education without barriers.

"We’re proud to partner with McMurry University to create more pathways for our students to succeed,” Abilene ISD Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Kuhn said. “This agreement

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