Odessa, Texas — ĢTV is reminding eligible high school seniors that the deadline to submit the ĢTV Promise Pledge Form is Tuesday, April 15, 2025. The ĢTV Promise is a game-changing, last-dollar-in scholarship that covers full tuition and fees for qualifying students graduating from high schools within the ĢTV Service Area.

“This is about access and opportunity,” said Roxanne Mitchell, Director of the ĢTV Promise. “We want every student - regardless of their financial situation or academic background - to know that college is within reach. The pledge form is the first, simple step toward a future with more options and fewer barriers.”

The ĢTV Promise scholarship is designed to increase college enrollment and completion rates in our region, reduce achievement gaps, and help learners stay on track toward graduation. The program not only helps students save time and money, but it also provides individualized support and coaching to keep them motivated and moving forward.

The scholarship is open to high school seniors graduating in 2025 who live in the ĢTV Service Area, as well as GED and home school students ages 17 to 19. There are no family income caps or high school GPA requirements. To be eligible, students must enroll full-time in an associate degree or workforce certificate program at Odessa College for the Fall 2025 semester and commit to staying engaged both in and out of the classroom.

“This isn’t just financial aid - it’s a community investment in our next generation,” said Jason Meldrum, Vice President of Academic Partnerships at ĢTV. “By removing financial barriers, ĢTV Promise creates a pathway to college for students who might otherwise think it’s out of reach. It’s a win for students, families, and the workforce.”

To remain eligible for the scholarship, students must maintain full-time enrollment with at least 12 credit hours, sustain a minimum 2.0 GPA, and participate in required co-curricular engagement activities. ĢTV Promise scholars also benefit from early registration, preferred access to campus jobs, and dedicated support from academic success and life coaches.

How to Apply

Students must complete the following steps to secure their spot:

  1. Submit the ĢTV Promise Pledge at by April 15
  2. Apply to ĢTV via by July 1
  3. Submit the FAFSA at by July 1
  4. Register for Classes with their Academic Success Coach by July 1
  5. Accept the ĢTV Promise Scholarship in their ĢTV Portal by July 15

For full details about ĢTV Promise and to access application links, CLICK HERE or contact the ĢTV Promise Team at promise@odessa.edu