8-Year-Old Prodigy Earns $10,000 Scholarship to University of Northern Texas
The Director of Admissions, Rebecca Lothringer, along with other university administrators, visited Jordin and her family to present her with the Presidential Excellence Scholarship for Leadership. This prestigious $10,000 award is typically reserved for high school seniors and transfer students. In addition to the scholarship, Jordin is guaranteed a place in the university's Class of 2030.
AKACHI NOEL 
A remarkable 8-year-old girl, Jordin Phipps, has achieved a historic feat by becoming the youngest-ever recipient of the Presidential Excellence Scholarship at the University of Northern Texas, valued at $10,000.Jordin Phipps captured the attention of the university administrators after a video of her reciting her daily motivational mantra went viral.
In the video, she enthusiastically declared:"I will start my day in a positive way! I will be respectful with the words that I say. I will pay attention, and I will do my best. I will study hard for every test! I am smart. I am a leader. Failure is not an option for me. Success is only moments away."Jordin, who attends the Watson Technology Center in Garland, Texas, was wearing a University of North Texas T-shirt in the video and proudly proclaimed, "I have the attitude of a North Texas Eagle."
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The video was initially shared on Facebook by Jordin's mother, Nichole Smith, an alumna of the University of Northern Texas. The heartwarming video captured the attention of university officials, who reached out to the family to recognize Jordin's exceptional achievement.
The Director of Admissions, Rebecca Lothringer, along with other university administrators, visited Jordin and her family to present her with the Presidential Excellence Scholarship for Leadership. This prestigious $10,000 award is typically reserved for high school seniors and transfer students. In addition to the scholarship, Jordin is guaranteed a place in the university's Class of 2030.
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Jordin's enthusiasm and motivational mantra resonated across the campus, leading the university president to personally express a desire to honor Jordin and her family. Her remarkable achievement makes her the youngest student ever accepted to the 38,000-student state university.
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Jordin Phipps's inspirational journey and the early recognition of her remarkable potential serve as a testament to the value of motivation, dedication, and a positive attitude in education.
