Ten West Texas A&M University students were awarded scholarships through a prestigious Texas foundation that will allow them to finish their bachelor’s degrees and enter the teaching workforce.
The students were chosen as WT’s initial group of Charles Butt Scholars, made possible when the University was selected in 2024 as one of six new partner universities through the Charles Butt Foundation’s Raising Texas Teachers program.
“As one of the 26 Raising Texas Teachers Partner universities, we are honored to be able to offer the Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers to this inspired group of students,” said Dr. Gary Bigham, dean of the Terry B. Rogers College of Education and Social Sciences. “This partnership aligns with our College’s mission of developing professionals to lead, serve and educate. We congratulate each scholar and look forward to seeing their positive impact in Texas public schools.”…