Canyon ISD Students Can Now Earn Free Amarillo College Tuition

One advantage of having a child in Amarillo ISD is access to the Thrive program to continue at Amarillo College (AC) after graduation.

The program covers up to 60 college credits, or three years of tuition, which is roughly enough for an associate degree. However, the Thrive program will end in 2027. It had been unique to Amarillo ISD and not offered to other school districts in the area.

Now, those who attend a Canyon ISD school will have the opportunity to work for something similar. CISD has teamed up with Amarillo College and now offers its students something to extend their education into college.

What Is the Badger Bound Scholarship?

Canyon ISD students can now pursue a similar benefit. CISD and Amarillo College have partnered to offer the Badger Bound Scholarship, which covers up to 45 college credit hours.

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Eligibility Requirements for the Badger Bound Scholarship

Those CISD students who wish to use the Badger Bound Scholarship must complete 15 dual credit hours through Amarillo College while still in high school. They must also enroll in AC the summer or fall after graduation. Those with the scholarship have three years to complete 45 college credit hours.

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What Canyon ISD Students Are Eligible for Badger Bound?

The CISD Class of 2026 will be the first students eligible for this scholarship. Those high schools in CISD include Canyon High School, Randall High School, and West Plains High School.

What Other Schools Are Eligible for AC's Badger Bound Scholarship?

The great thing about AC's Badger Bound Scholarship is that it isn't just available to one ISD; it is available to all ISDs within AC's Panhandle Region.  So all high school students who complete 15 hours of dual credit with AC will be eligible.