The University of North Texas recently presented a $10,000 scholarship to an 8-year-old girl, Jordin Phipps, after her adorable video went viral on social media.
In the video, Jordin is seen wearing a University of North Texas t-shirt while reciting a motivational mantra she learnt at her local elementary school.
Her mantra says, “I will positively start my day! I will be respectful with the words that I say. I will pay attention, do my best, and study hard for every test.”
Phipps’ mother, Nichole Smith, shared the video clip on the university’s Facebook page, and it caught the attention of the school’s president, Neal Smatresk.
Smatresk was so impressed that he honoured the 3rd-grader by giving her the President’s Award for Excellence in Leadership and a $10,000 scholarship.
He also guaranteed her admission to the college’s class of 2030, making her the youngest person in history to be accepted.
Representatives from the university surprised Jordin during a recent assembly at her elementary school. After making the announcement, they presented her with a giant check, and cheerleaders from the college performed and took pictures with her.
Jordin says she doesn’t know yet but may want to major in engineering.
