Tyler Legacy High School senior Alexandra Hammel has been named a 2025 Honors Scholar by The University of Texas at Tyler (UT Tyler), earning a prestigious $40,000 scholarship and securing a place in the UT Tyler Honors College.
UT Tyler recently recognized nine exceptional high school seniors as part of this distinguished program. Selected from nearly 900 applicants, these students demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, perseverance, and a passion for learning through a rigorous selection process, which included essay submissions and interviews.
“This recognition is not only for their academic excellence but also for their dedication, perseverance, and passion for learning,” said UT Tyler President Julie V. Philley, MD. “It took a lot of hard work to get to this achievement, and we are extremely proud to welcome them to UT Tyler.”
Alexandra was notified of her scholarship during a special surprise visit to Tyler Legacy High School during UT Tyler’s Admissions Honors Scholars Road Show. The visit celebrated her hard work and dedication, marking a significant milestone in her academic journey.
Additionally, Tyler Legacy seniors Via Marie De Villa and Jasmine Haller were awarded the UT Tyler Honors Endowed Scholarship, earning $2,000 per year to support their academic journey at The University of Texas at Tyler.
Tyler ISD and Tyler Legacy High School are incredibly proud of these three students’ achievements and look forward to seeing them continue to excel at UT Tyler.
For more information, contact Jennifer Hines at Jennifer.Hines@TylerISD.org.