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Speaking about the initiative, Scott, who dropped out of the University of Texas during his sophomore year to pursue music, said, \"My grandfather wanted me to take it all the way through college, I feel there is a power in education so to be able to give someone the opportunity to fulfill that dream as my papa thought for me is amazing.\"

In addition to the scholarship program, the Houston native also announced a partnership with The New School's Parsons School of Design.

The joint effort which will bring a fashion design curriculum to Houston high schoolers. And, for elementary schools, The Cactus Jack Foundation is working with the city to launch Cactus Jack Gardens, a community-based program where students will learn agricultural economics and nutritional skills.

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