Dallas Independent School District
06/09/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/09/2026 08:02
Dallas ISD News: Dallas ISD class of 2026 reaches scholarship milestone
Dallas ISD class of 2026 reaches
scholarship milestone
Editor's note: Spanish story included below
DALLAS - The Dallas ISD Class of 2026 closed out a historic year with a record-breaking scholarship total and strong college-going outcomes.
This year's graduates earned about $628.7 million in scholarship offers, the highest amount in district history. In addition, 99% of seniors applied to college, and 97% received at least one college acceptance.
And, through Dallas ISD programs like P-TECH, Early College High School pathways and dual credit, nearly 1,700 Dallas ISD seniors also participated in Dallas College graduation ceremonies.
These milestones reflect the hard work and determination of students across the district, as well as the support of educators, counselors, and families who helped them navigate the college and scholarship application processes.
Throughout the year, the Class of 2026 earned admissions to top colleges and universities across the country, secured competitive scholarships, and pursued pathways aligned with their academic and career goals. Their accomplishments highlight Dallas ISD's continued commitment to expanding postsecondary opportunities and preparing students for success beyond high school.
As graduates begin the next chapter of their journeys, they leave behind a legacy defined by opportunity, achievement, and ambition. Their record-setting scholarship total demonstrates what is possible when students are equipped with the resources and support needed to pursue their goals, while paving the way for future generations of Dallas ISD students to aim even higher.
Spanish story:
La generación 2026 de Dallas ISD acumula número récord de becas
DALLAS - La generación 2026 de Dallas ISD cerró un año histórico con un número récord de becas y una alta tasa de admisión universitaria.
Los graduados obtuvieron $628.7 millones en becas, el monto más alto en la historia del distrito. Además, el 99 por ciento de graduados solicitaron admisión universitaria, y el 97 por ciento recibió al menos una.
Y, a través de programas de Dallas ISD como P-TECH, "early college" y crédito dual, casi 1700 estudiantes de Dallas ISD también participaron en graduaciones de Dallas College.
Estos logros reflejan el esfuerzo y la determinación de los estudiantes de todos los rincones del distrito, así como el apoyo de los educadores, consejeros y familias que los ayudaron a completar el proceso de solicitud de becas y admisión.
A lo largo del año, la generación 2026 recibió admisión a universidades superiores del país, obtuvo becas competitivas y completó estudios relacionados con sus objetivos académicos y profesionales. Estos logros subrayan el continuo compromiso de Dallas ISD con expandir el número de oportunidades postsecundarias y preparar a los estudiantes para el éxito después de la preparatoria.
En cuanto los graduados empiezan el próximo capítulo de sus vidas, dejan atrás un legado definido por oportunidades, aprovechamiento y ambición. El récord de becas obtenidas demuestra lo que es posible cuando los estudiantes tienen los recursos y apoyo necesarios para perseguir sus metas y hace posible que las próximas generaciones alcancen metas aún mayores.
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