EMERGE

  • Applications for the Class of 2025
    are now OPEN!!!
    The deadline is May 15th @ 11:59PM
    **Recruitment sessions coming soon**
  • General Information
    EMERGE currently operates at all HISD high schools and recruits 10th grade students each year. Competitive applicants are economically-disadvantaged and generally the first in their family to graduate from a four-year college or university. They must have a strong academic profile that includes getting good grades in rigorous courses.

    Information Sessions will be delivered at every HISD high school campus by EMERGE staff.
    Application Components
    Phase 1: Application (February 15th - May 15th)
    • Student & Family Background
    • Extracurricular Involvement
    • Short Response Questions
    • Personal Essays
     
    Phase 2: Finalist Interviews (TBD)*

    There will be an Orientation for new students and their families. 

    *Note: Not every student who applies will move on to the second phase (finalist interviews). Thousands of highly-qualified students apply for a limited number of spots with EMERGE-HISD.

    Evaluation Criteria
    EMERGE evaluates prospective applicants holistically. There are no minimum test scores or GPA. We look for students with:
    • A strong academic profile who seek challenging courses.
    • Drive, perseverance, curiosity, humility, and gratitude.
    • Extracurricular involvement and leadership potential.
    • Limited financial means.
    • A first-generation college background. This means that the student will be among the first generation in their family to attend and graduate from college.

     

    *dates may shift

  • Each year EMERGE-HISD welcomes a new cohort of exceptional EMERGE fellows. We are excited that you have chosen to apply, and look forward to reading your application!  

     
    The application deadline is May 15th, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.

    **Recruitment sessions coming soon**

    		  

    There are typically far more interested students than spots available, so we highly encourage you to put your best effort into your application. We suggest students dedicate 2-3 hours to complete this application.

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    • If there is a student who you believe may be a good fit for the EMERGE-HISD program, consider nominating them by completing a nomination form. Nominations are not a requirement, and nominated students must submit an application to be considered.

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