Delta State University’s program for high school students, the DSU Rising Scholars Program, will hold an informational meeting for parents at 5:30 p.m. on October 17 in the Jacobs Conference Center in Ewing Hall on the DSU campus.
Program Coordinator Latasha Rogers, DSU President, Dr. Dan Ennis, Director of Undergraduate Admissions Ashley Tanksley and Dean of Graduate and Honors Studies Dr. James Gerald will speak to the parents to give them details about the program, the purpose of which is to provide scholarships to high school students to cover college courses and fees while still in high school.
Rogers said, “The ultimate goal is to improve the chances of high school students being able to attend college, graduate sooner, and start their career.”